ReGen Brands Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

On this episode of the ReGen Brands Podcast, we're talking with Carrie Richards – the fourth-generation rancher behind Richards Regenerative. 

Carrie takes us through her incredible journey from scrappy beef sales out of a friend's freezer to supplying over 40 school districts and major retailers like Sprouts.

We dive deep into the challenges and contradictions of building a regenerative beef business – from dealing with misleading country-of-origin labeling and predatory brand partnerships to navigating the real math behind carcass utilization, processing costs, and wholesale margins.

Carrie also shares her hopes in the future use of nutrient density data, her fears about the future of the cattle market, and the launch of Harvest Path – a software platform purpose-built to help small and mid-sized ranchers thrive.

Episode Highlights:

🐄 Transitioning their family’s 6,500 acre ranch to regenerative

🛠️ “We had to build a meat company to become a finishing operation”

🌾 Rotating animals across three regions in California

🥩 Their unique model which is 90% wholesale

🏫 Serving 40+ school districts via Beef 2 Institution

👎 “The big brands use us as a marketing piece – and then disappear.”

⚙️ Harvest Path: their custom system that became a software business

📉 Concerns related to a booming cattle market and cheap imports

🔍 The hope in nutrition data and working with Edacious

💡 Musings on the state of the movement and where we’re headed

Links:

Richards Regenerative

American Grassfed Association

TomKat Ranch

Savory Institute

Cream Co. Meats

Delivered Cold

Edacious

Nutrient Density Alliance

UC Davis Health

White Buffalo Land Trust

Harvest Path

CarnivoreMD (Paul Saladino)

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On this episode of the ReGen Brands podcast, we’re closing a major chapter and celebrating everything that’s made it so powerful.

Kyle is officially stepping away as the show’s regularly scheduled co-host.

In this heartfelt conversation, Kyle shares what’s driving this decision, and we both reflect on the journey to date. You’ll hear behind-the-scenes stories, favorite moments, some laughs (of course), and a lot of love.

And although I’m losing my co-host for the podcast, Kyle isn’t saying goodbye to the regenerative movement - he’s just shifting how he plans to contribute. Plus, you already know I’m recruiting him back for as many guest co-host episodes as possible, so this is definitely not the last time you’ll hear his voice on the show.

Tune in as we mark this moment, say thank you, and look forward to what’s next, together.

Episode Highlights:

🎤 Kyle signs off as co-host after 105 episodes

🙏 Gratitude for the Regen Brands community and listeners

🔥 The new ways Kyle plans to support regen

💼  How the pod inspired Kyle’s next moves

😂 AC already recruiting Kyle back for guest, co-host episodes

Links:

Kettle & Fire

Maui Nui Venison

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On this episode, Kyle and I are flying solo to bring you some updates and thoughts coming out of Expo West.

What are the latest industry trends we’re tracking?

What was the state of regenerative at this year’s Super Bowl of CPG?

What were the biggest regen wins from the Pitch Slam, to NEXTYs, to fundraising announcements?

We dive into all the most important regen CPG topics including certification presence, new product highlights, and new information on increasing consumer awareness and demand for regenerative products. We break down the activation of the “I ❤️ REGEN” campaign and celebrate the success in building community. Plus, we offer some key insights and stats you can’t get anywhere else.

Whether you were at the show or not, drop us a note with your major takeaways or other topics you’d like to see us discuss.

Episode Highlights:

🔥 Regen was well-represented at the show

👉 Why ROC™ is the leading regen certification

💥 Recoup & Wild Orchard dominate the Pitch Slam

💰 GoodSAM raises $9M Series A

🏆 11 regen brands and 6 regen products win NEXTYs

🤤 Our favorite new regenerative products

❤️ Spreading the love with I ❤️ REGEN

📈 Our top non-regen trends and insights

🚀 Promising new data for increasing consumer demand

🗣️ Powerful soundbites we saved to share

Links:

Recoup Beverage Wins Expo West Pitch Slam

GoodSAM Foods Secures $9M Series A

2025 Expo West NEXTY Award Winners

Brain Energy (book)

Down To Earth w/ Zac Efron

RegenerativeNYC

I ❤️ REGEN

Gallant International

Function Health

Edacious

Growing Success At Retail Session (Regenified Consumer Data)

RegenScore

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AC and Kyle chat with Paul Greive of Pasturebird. In this episode we learn about Pasturebird’s origin story, the company’s north star of scaling pastured poultry to the masses, why chickens actually should eat grains, how Pasturebird found an ideal partner in Perdue Farms and so much more.

Links:

Pasturebird

Instagram

LinkedIn

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AC and Kyle chat with Alec Jaffe of Alec’s Ice Cream. Alec details how his life-long love affair with ice cream turned into Alec’s becoming the first certified regenerative ice cream brand in the world. We learn why regenerative and A2 dairy is better for people & planet, and we explore what the future holds for Alec’s and ReGen brands at large.

Links:

Alec’s Ice Cream

Instagram

LinkedIn

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AC and Kyle chat with Meghan and Keith Rowe of White Leaf Provisions. The Rowe’s discuss why they started a regen baby food brand, the differences between ReGen Ag in Europe and the US, and their future plans to “regenerate your pantry” by building White Leaf into a family brand with staple products across multiple categories.

Links:

White Leaf Provisions

Instagram

Demeter International

Demeter USA

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AC and Kyle chat with Jamie Ager of Hickory Nut Gap Farm. Jamie shares his family’s history in farming and tells us the journey of Hickory Nut Gap’s transformation from a single family farm to a regional regenerative meat brand aggregating products from farms all across the Southeast.

Links:

Hickory Nut Gap

Jamie's LinkedIn

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AC and Kyle chat with Heather Terry of GoodSam Foods. Heather shares her journey from actor to CPG entrepreneur and regenerative advocate. Heather shares an update on all things GoodSAM including new products coming soon, their direct-trade program, and GoodSAM’s approach to supply chain transparency. Let’s invest in hope instead of despair!

Links:

GoodSam Foods

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On this episode, AC and Kyle talk with Kristy Lewis of Quinn Snacks. Kristy shares her story of going from a consumer who wanted a better product to starting Quinn Snacks and joining the constant fight to make the industry change for the better.

Links:

Dreaming of a Vetter World

Quinn Snacks

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Welcome to the first episode of the ReGen Brands Podcast! Join Kyle and AC as they talk all about regenerative agriculture, why you should care about it, and all the positive benefits it can bring to the world. You’ll learn each of their stories and how health issues fueled a passion for better food production practices that influences the work they do every day.

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