249. Raley's CEO Keith Knopf on Changing The Way We Eat

246. Kashi's Melanie Hall on Supporting Farms, Organic Crops: Melanie Hall, Director of Brand Marketing at Kashi, talks about the company’s new keto cereal line and Kashi’s ongoing efforts to support farmers as they transition from conventional to organic crops. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and... by Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank)

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Canadian Grand Prix New Products Award Spotlight: Jenny Longo, Senior Director Private Brands, Culinary Innovation, and Central Kitchen at Longo's: This year Longo's, an Ontario based regional grocer, is celebrating 65 years serving Canadians with fresh produce, specialty fish and deli, and they are primed for growth with a new partnership with Sobeys Jenny Longo is one of Canada’s leading grocers and developers of private label brand in the grocery industry - and with her family name on every product, you know there is more then meets the eye behind every launch. by The Food Professor

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372. Sally Worley on Cultivating a Farmer-Led Network to Build Resilient Farms and Communities: On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Sally Worley, Executive Director of the Practical Farmers of Iowa. They discuss the work the organization is doing to support farmer-led research and peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, diversify... by Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank)

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348. Clare Reichenbach on Chef Advocacy and Restaurants as a Nexus for Change: On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Clare Reichenbach, CEO of the James Beard Foundation, an organization celebrating the people behind America's food culture while pushing for a restaurant industry grounded in equity and... by Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank)

36 min listen

268. Ricky Silver of Daily Harvest on a Zero Waste Future: Ricky Silver is the Chief Supply Chain Officer at Daily Harvest, a subscription-based startup that delivers nourishing, thoughtfully-sourced food. Founded in 2015, the company has quickly become one of the fastest growing direct-to-consumer... by Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank)

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273. Kai Nortey discusses her plant-based ice cream company, kubé, and the company’s mission to address systemic racism in the food system.: On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani talks with Kai Nortey about plant-based ice cream and her small business’s mission to build a more sustainable, equitable food system. Kai Nortey’s company, kubé, focuses on creating healthy,... by Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank)

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107: Learn How To Grow Your Own Food in Your Own Home: Gary and Valerie are the cofounders of the Grow Your Own Food Summit. by The Lucas Rockwood Show

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184. Didier Toubia on Cultivated Meat and Paula Daniels on Good Food Purchasing Policies: Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Didier Toubia, Co-Founder and CEO of Aleph Farms. Then, she talks with Paula Daniels, Co-Founder, Chair of the Board, and Chief of What’s Next at the Center for Good Food Purchasing.... by Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank)

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BOC Rate Hike Implications, Baby Formula Fiasco and guest Sheena Russell, CEO, Made with Local: Our guest on this episode is Sheena Russell, founder and CEO, Made with Local - and she is raising the bar on sustainable snacking! Sheena is based in Halifax and joins us to share the origin story of her tasty and healthy product, how she built a brand and achieved distribution across Canada and the path to success in a crowded category. by The Food Professor

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Canadian Grand Prix New Products Award Spotlight: Avijit Bose, Director of Marketing at Reynolds Consumer Products Canada Ltd.: Reynolds Consumer Goods Canada is making room on the shelf for sustainability in the household goods market. In this interview, Avijit Bose, Director of Marketing, sheds light on Reynolds’ product development process, their devotion to consumers and their long-term commitment to the planet. Across all Reynolds brands, from Alcan to Hefty, there is a clear and detailed commitment to understanding their consumers. So, it’s no coincidence that not one but three Reynolds products became finalists in Retail Council of Canada’s Grand Prix New Product Awards this year. by The Food Professor

20 min listen

161. Devon Klatell, Dr. Katie Wilson Talk the Role of Philanthropy, School Lunches, and Access to Healthy Food: Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Devon Klatell, Managing Director of Food Initiative at The Rockefeller Foundation and Dr. Katie Wilson, Executive Director at Urban School Food Alliance talk about what is required to ensure children... by Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank)

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Calgary Co-op CEO Ken Keelor's winning strategy: In this episode we chat with our special guest Ken Keelor , CEO of the amazing Calgary Co-op, one of the last remaining big indie grocers left in Canada and a solid, diversified business owned by its members. The coop model is really powerful, particularly in Western Canada, and we'll learn more from this retail and grocery industry veteran. by The Food Professor

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Introducing The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois and host Michael LeBlanc: Join Sylvain Charlebois and co-host Michael LeBlanc from The Voice of Retail podcast as we dive in the recipe for the food, grocery, foodservice and restaurant industries, discuss proprietary industry and consumer food related research, check out fresh new ideas and talk about whatever half baked strategies are in the news this week. So be sure and join Sylvain and Michael every two weeks for in-depth insights and great conversation - find The Food Professor online and subscribe on Apple iTunes, Spotify - wherever you enjoy your podcasts today! by The Food Professor

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130. Dan Barber and Luke Saunders on Keeping the Farm-to-Community Connection During COVID-19: Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Dan Barber, Executive Chef and Co-Founder of Blue Hill at Stone Barns, and Luke Saunders, Founder and CEO of Farmer’s Fridge. They discuss how the pandemic is affecting our food supply... by Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank)

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Ep. 141: How Late July Founder Nicole Dawes Turned a Niche Into a $100 Million Business: Organic snacks are commonplace these days, but that wasn’t the case just a few years ago. Nicole Dawes is one of a handful of entrepreneurs who helped who helped usher in the current golden era for organic products, having launched Late July, a... by Taste Radio

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Canadian Grand Prix New Products Award Spotlight: Stacie Sopinka, VP Own Brands at Sobeys: Stacie Sopinka, Vice President Own Brands at Sobeys might be relatively new to the grocery , but she arrives steeped in new product development expertise and joins a talented team with decades of experience developing products that stand out on the shelves and on consumers plates. Stacie talks about the art and science of new product development, touches on the big trends that are reflected in the products submitted for the awards, and in fact Sobeys took home the hard winning for their Compliments Naturally Simple Pork Sausages by The Food Professor

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150. Patrick Holden on Sustainable Agriculture: Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Patrick Holden of the Sustainable Food Trust. They discuss recent trends in the sustainable food and agriculture sectors. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the... by Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank)

53 min listen

The Canadian Government gets a B+ on Agriculture COVID-19 support, pandemic processing plants, and the joy of gardening!: In this episode Sylvain and I talk about what at first I think to many Canadian seemed good news, but Sylvain thought was half-baked…a B+…$252 Million Dollars for Canadian Farmers…first of all, what is the issue with the odd numbers, but beyond that, isn’t that kind of money helpful? Next, we discuss recent consumer research from Dalhousie University and Angus Reid on grocery shopping, going to restaurants and all things food during the early days of the COVID-19 crisis. Pandemic Processing Plants - the Cargill plant was the worst COVID-19 outbreaks in North America - worse than sailing on a cruise ship - is there more to this story from a bigger picture perspective? Then we talk about smoking good cannabis, or its at least what we both though we were doing at first when we heard Sysco Foodservice was getting into the home grocery delivery business! Last but n by The Food Professor

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259. Michelle Wolf of New Wave Foods on Preserving Ocean Life With its Plant-Based Shrimp Alternative: Michelle Wolf, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of New Wave Foods, talks about how the company hopes to preserve ocean life with its plant-based shrimp alternative. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean... by Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank)

25 min listen

Natural Birth Control Methods with Holistic Health Practitioner Robin LaCross: Today's guest is Robin LaCross, a holistic health practitioner who specializes in women’s reproductive health. She has been teaching natural birth control methods for over 25 years, and she is passionate about making sure every young woman grows up knowing and understanding her body. Robin is on a mission to reduce unintended pregnancies and the spread of STDs in the world by changing the way mothers talk to their children about puberty + sex. Today, Callee + Robin are talking about natural birth control, as a way for you to take control of your own reproductive health, to save money, and to make less waste. Whether you already have kids, don't ever want to have kids, or are currently trying to have kids, there's something for everyone in this episode, men included. And if you, like Callee + Robin, have known since a young age that being a mother isn't part of your life plan, definitely stay tuned near the e by Hippie Haven Podcast: How To Live A Harmonious Life

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383. Lakisha May on the Art of Accessibility and Advocacy: On "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg," Dani speaks with Lakisha May, actor, producer, and advocate Her advocacy work includes being the Chair of the Leadership Awards Committee at the James Beard Foundation. She serves as Co-Vice Chair of the board at... by Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank)

54 min listen

Canadian Grand Prix New Products Award Spotlight: Vice President and Director, Metro’s Corporate Brands, Marie-France Gibson and Paula Deane: Welcome to the Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards bonus episode of The Food Professor! The private label portfolio at Metro is extensive and was a top contender in Retail Council of Canada’s Canadian Grand Prix New Products Awards this year, taking home the hardware in several food and other categories. by The Food Professor

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Live Your Best Life: How To Be A Better Person with Kate Hanley: My guest today is Kate Hanley, a bestselling author, personal development coach, and host of the How to be a Better Person Podcast. Today, we're talking about what it really means to be a better person, how to find our life's purpose, reduce stress, and avoid burnout effectively. by Hippie Haven Podcast: How To Live A Harmonious Life

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COVID-19 Focus w/ Lauren Crabbe of Andytown Coffee Roasters: So happy to sit down with Lauren Crabbe Co-Founder of for this episode of our COVID-19 Focus Series. Lauren was a past Founder Friday guest and has a wonderful style of leadership that prioritizes people and focuses on facilitating their success. In... by Keys To The Shop : Equipping Coffee Shop Leaders

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190. Jeff Huckaby and Laura Batcha on Organic Farming.: Today on “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani interviews Jeff Huckaby, President of Grimmway Farms and recently awarded Organic Farmer of the Year, and Laura Batcha, CEO and Executive Director of the Organic Trade Association. They discuss the... by Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank)

40 min listen

Canadian Grand Prix New Products Award Spotlight: Kirk Homenick, President of Hardbite Chips: From farmer’s markets to grocery stores all over the world, Hardbite Chips has spent 20 years finding creative ways to stand out in the densely packed salty snacks category. Kirk Homenick, President of Hardbite Chips talks about the value of ‘clean labels,’ the importance of customer-first innovation, and what it looks like to source ingredients and inspiration locally. As a proudly Canadian company, it’s no wonder that their Canadiana-inspired chip collection is a finalist in the Retail Council of Canada’s Grand Prix New Product Awards. by The Food Professor

16 min listen

Jo-Ann McArthur, President of Nourish Food Marketing discusses her 2021 Food Trend Report plus we explore domestic food manufacturing and the resiliant food supply chain: Talking about the food supply now that we're in the second wave - some good news with more beer like Stella and Corona being made in London, and ketchup being made in Quebec (not yet tho with Canadian tomatoes!). Speaking of COVID, hate to burst your bubble but looks like you have an outbreak in Halifax - catch us up - what is going on, and what if any restrictions are now facing restaurants, bars and grocery stores? What is gong on in Nova Scotia and online food ordering - highest in the nation at 20% - is that all those people keeping safe in their 14 quarantine? Special Guest: Jo-Ann McArthur, Nourish Marketing and Nourish 2021 Food Trend Report Last couple of questions, thought we'd end on a high note - we haven't talked weed lately - lots of deals happening High Tide buys Meta, Fire & Flower buys Friendly by The Food Professor

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Canadian Grand Prix New Products Awards Spotlight: Ahmad Yehya, CEO Nabati Foods: Nabati Foods Global, a plant-based food tech company based in Edmonton, offers whole, natural, plant-based foods for health-conscious consumers, including its plant-based Chick'n Burger, a finalist in this year's competition. In this episode, we meet Nabati CEO Ahmad Yehya, who tells us all about the business, the product, and shares lessons learned developing and launching this innovative new product by The Food Professor

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Jessica Wright from Montpak's Family Fontaine the "All Canadian" category winner and visionary chef Marcus Von Albrecht on the Canadian Grand Prix new product awards 2020!: In this episode I interview visionary chef Marcus Von Albrecht who has overseen the judging process behind Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards for over 20 years, and we talk about the trends he’s seen over the past decades, thoughts on the products this year and trends for the future. We start this bonus episode with and exclusive interview with Jessica Wright, Director of Marketing from Quebec’s Montpak. Jessica takes us through their new Family Fontain line of veal products and what it took to get this new brand created, into the to market onto grocers shelves and consumer’s dinner tables and ultimately winning one of the top specialty awards - the All Canadian award! by The Food Professor

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