Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup Introducing Pongamia Oil: A Sustainable Seed Oil Alternative In this episode of the DTC Podcast, we’re joined by Ashley Kleckner, Chief Growth Officer at TerViva, a company revolutionizing sustainable agriculture with Pongamia oil. TerViva transforms beans from the regenerative Pongamia tree into sustainable food ingredients, offering healthier and eco-friendlier alternatives to traditional seed oils. Key Takeaways: What is Pongamia Oil? A mid-oleic oil rich in omega-9 fatty acids, perfect for culinary applications from bars to salad dressings. Sustainability Benefits: Pongamia trees restore degraded soils, require minimal resources, and provide economic opportunities for farmers. Industry Challenges: Learn how TerViva tackles scalability and cost pressures while maintaining sustainability goals. B2B Partnerships: Examples like Aloha Bars showcase how brands can integrate impactful ingredients while maintaining quality and consumer appeal. Discover why functional, sustainable food systems start with better ingredient choices and scalable solutions. Learn more at https://terviva.com/ Timestamps: [00:00] Introducing Ponova Oil and the Seed Oil Debate [02:00] TerViva's Regenerative Pangamia Super Tree [05:00] Comparing Ponova Oil to Traditional Seed Oils [09:00] Scaling Sustainable Food Ingredients with Partners [15:00] Challenges in Food Supply Chains and Procurement [21:00] Functional Benefits of Ponova Oil and Flour [28:00] Empowering Sustainable Decisions in the Food Industry Hashtags: #Sustainability #SeedOilAlternatives #RegenerativeFarming #PonovaOil #HealthyFats #DTCBrands #FoodInnovation #CPGMarketing #CleanIngredients #TerViva Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup Advertise on DTC - https://dtcnews.link/advertise Work with Pilothouse - https://dtcnews.link/pilothouse Follow us on Instagram & Twitter - @dtcnewsletter Watch this interview on YouTube - https://dtcnews.link/video
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