What’s hot right now?

Traceability.
Transparency.
Tinned tuna (seriously).

Kiarne sits down with Phoebe Dowling, Director of Global Food Sustainability at Simplot. The powerhouse behind brands like John West, Bird’s Eye and Edgell to unpack what sits behind certification, fishing methods and the labels we rely on at the supermarket.

Overfishing is a global challenge. A third of global fish stocks are overfished, and demand continues to rise. Phoebe explains what MSC certification is designed to safeguard, why 96% of John West products carry the blue tick, and why the remaining 4% is more complex than it first appears.

You’ll hear why species matters, why fishing methods matter just as much and how something that sounds simple can have so much nuance.

This conversation moves beyond shelf claims to explore traceability, trade-offs and what responsible sourcing really requires inside a global food business.

What you'll hear:

• What “FAD-free” actually means
• The truth about pole & line fishing, certifications and overfished species like yellowfin
• Why traceability is becoming a non-negotiable in food supply chains
• Simplot’s practical (and refreshingly honest) approach to balancing sustainability with business viability
• What Phoebe wishes every sustainability leader knew about trade-offs, investment and making the financial case for ESG
  
  

This episode will leave you thinking differently about what ends up on your plate… and what your organisation puts on its labels.

LINKS:

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CREDITS:

Host: Kiarne Treacy

Guest: Phoebe Dowling

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