Unprocessed

Unprocessed
Podcast Description
Hosted by Locavana co-founders Chris Merendino, Seth Jorde, and Ben Johnston, Unprocessed uncovers what’s real in the food supply chain.
You'll discover:
- How to identify genuine food producers from imposters
- The truth behind marketing claims and certifications
- Practical solutions for strengthening local food systems
- The real impact of your food choices on health and nutrition
If you’re questioning conventional food systems or committed to supporting local producers, Unprocessed offers unfiltered insights to help you better connect with your food and where it comes from.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on topics such as identifying genuine food producers, understanding marketing claims, and exploring local food systems with specific episodes discussing agro-therapy benefits and the complexities of grass-fed vs. grain-fed cattle.

Showcasing leaders reshaping our food supply.
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Unprocessed explores practical solutions to restore our food supply to its natural state, delivering more nutrient-dense and tastier food. Hosted by Locavana co-founders Chris Merendino, Seth Jorde, and Ben Johnston.
Parker Brook is the founder of Lovebird Cereal, a family-run brand on a mission to “clean up junk food” with real, nutrient-dense ingredients you can actually pronounce. After years working at General Mills, Parker became a dad and that changed everything. He walked away from the corporate food world to make a cereal he’d be proud to serve his daughter, free from glyphosate, artificial dyes, and ultra-processed fillers. In this conversation, we discuss:
- The hidden health costs of conventional cereal and processed food
- The challenge of competing with subsidized, artificially cheap products
- How grassroots consumer choices can transform the food system
- The role of ingredient transparency and trust in building lasting change

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