New Program 'FOOD MADE GOOD Radio' for Learning About 'Food and Sustainability' by Ear Launches on Spotify

The Sustainable Restaurant Association of Japan will begin streaming a new podcast program, 'FOOD MADE GOOD Radio,' starting Thursday, May 14, 2026.
This program is audio content that provides an easy-to-understand explanation of 'food and sustainability' from the perspective of a restaurant, aimed at chefs, cooks, and people in the food and beverage industry.

The distribution platform is Spotify. A new episode is scheduled to be updated every Wednesday at 3 PM.
While incorporating advanced overseas case studies and the movements of top chefs around the world, the program will develop as an 'ear-learning' show on themes that restaurants will face in the future, such as food loss, fair trade, sourcing, working environment, and connection with the community.

Program URL:

FOOD MADE GOOD Radio (Spotify)

https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/foodmadegoodjp

What is 'FOOD MADE GOOD Radio'?

'FOOD MADE GOOD Radio' is a podcast program that delves deeply into food and sustainability in the language of the food and restaurant industry.

Many chefs and restaurant managers are busy with daily operations, preparation, and travel, making it difficult to secure dedicated time for learning.
Therefore, this program, as an audio medium that can be casually listened to during commutes or prep time, introduces basic knowledge and the latest trends in sustainability in a way that leads to practical application.

Within the program, based on the 'FOOD MADE GOOD Standard,' it will cover themes such as:

・Food loss reduction

・Sustainable sourcing

・Fair trade

・Coexistence with the community

・Well-being of workers

・Regenerative food concepts

・Case studies of advanced initiatives

These will be explained with examples from sustainable restaurants overseas.

Technical terms that tend to be difficult will be translated into words that can be used on-site, delivering hints that can be applied to purchasing, menu development, and staff training.

Scheduled Episode Themes

#1 Learning content for chefs and cooks (Released 5/14)

#2 Fair Trade (Released 5/14)

#3 / #4 2026 Trends

#5 Case study of a sustainable restaurant overseas (Thailand)

#6 to #10 Explanation of the EAT-Lancet report

#11 Case study of a sustainable restaurant overseas (Colombia)

#12 How to write an impact report for a restaurant

Background of the Launch

Around the world, the role of restaurants is expanding from a 'place to serve food' to a 'place that creates a positive impact on society and the environment.'

Meanwhile, in the Japanese food and beverage industry, despite interest in sustainability, many voices say:

　　・'I'm too busy to find time to learn'

　　・'I don't know where to start'

　　・'It seems difficult'

In 'FOOD MADE GOOD Radio,' sustainability is reframed not as a 'special activity' but as

“daily choices to create better food, a better restaurant, and a better future”

and will disseminate information that everyone in the food and beverage industry can put into practice without undue burden.

Program Overview

Program Name: FOOD MADE GOOD Radio

Main Personality: Takeshi Shimodaya, Representative Director, Sustainable Restaurant Association of Japan

Partner: Tetsushi Yamamoto, Membership Manager, Sustainable Restaurant Association of Japan

Start Date: May 14, 2026

Frequency: Updated every Wednesday at 3 PM

Platform: Spotify

Program URL: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/foodmadegoodjp

About the Operating Organization

Sustainable Restaurant Association of Japan

The Sustainable Restaurant Association of Japan is an organization that works to promote sustainability in the food and beverage industry.
It is involved in disseminating the international sustainable restaurant evaluation standard 'FOOD MADE GOOD Standard' and connecting restaurants, chefs, producers, companies, and consumers.

Official Website:
Sustainable Restaurant Association of Japan Official Website

Inquiries Regarding This Matter

Sustainable Restaurant Association of Japan
PR: Tanaka

Email: info@foodmadegood.jp