Best Agri Food Canada Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 7 - Trade and Market Development 42:29

5d ago42:29

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In this episode, Chris Davison, President and CEO of Canola Council of Canada, and David Dzisiak, CEO of Botaneco Inc., join Protein Industries Canada CEO Bill Greuel to talk about market development and trade, and the importance of strong trade relationships for Canada’s value-added industry. Digging into key points highlighted through The Road to…

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Chef Chuck Hughes is Back on a Summer SIAL Food Innovation Bonus Episode 19:53

11m ago19:53

19:53

In this episode, we welcome back to the podcast one of our favourite guests, Chef Chuck Hughes. Chuck stops by the SIAL podcast studio and visits us to chat about his new line of food products - one of which was a finalist in the SIAL innovation awards. We talk about how he decided to get into the food business, what it takes to get products off th…

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Meet Michi Furuya Chang, EVP, Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs, FHCP on a Summer SIAL Food Innovation Bonus Episode 16:32

1h ago16:32

16:32

Welcome to our Summer SIAL Special bonus episodes of The Food Professor podcast, brought to you by our friends at Caddle! In this episode, meet Michi Furuya Chang, Executive Vice President, Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs, FHCP. As the official podcast for the SIAL Food Innovation show this year in Montreal, Sylvain and I had the opportunity to …

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Meet Guillermo Anderson, St. Brigid's Creamery on a Summer SIAL Food Innovation Bonus Episode 16:40

7d ago16:40

16:40

Welcome to our Summer SIAL Special bonus episodes of The Food Professor podcast, brought to you by our friends at Caddle! In this episode, meet Guillermo Anderson, COO for St. Brigid's creamery - maker of fantastic bespoke butter right from grass fed Jersey Cows, and you all know how much I like my butter! The Food Professor #podcast is presented b…

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Meet Souriya Otmani, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to Canada, a Summer SIAL Food Innovation Bonus Episode 14:39

6d ago14:39

14:39

Welcome to our Summer SIAL Special bonus episodes of The Food Professor podcast, presented by our friends at Caddle! In this episode, meet Souriya Otmani, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to Canada, SIAL's 2024 Country of Honour. We learn all about this fantastic country at the crossroads of many cultures and traditions, its unique and diverse …

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Meet Guy Chartier, CEO of Bee Maid Honey Limited, a Summer SIAL Food Innovation Bonus Episode 15:24

9d ago15:24

15:24

Welcome to our Summer SIAL Special bonus episodes of The Food Professor podcast, brought to you by our friends at Caddle! In this episode, meet Guy Chartier, CEO of Bee Maid Honey Limited, a leading food cooperative based in Alberta & Manitoba with 300 Western Canadian Beekeepers who care for the honeybees and harvest their pure, delicious honey. A…

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MNP Agri-Food Power Index Preview, Shatner's Salmon Soliloquy, The Last Timbit, and guests Victor Thomas, President and CEO of the Canada-India Business Council & Colleen Martin, CRO, Caddle 1:15:22

1M ago1:15:22

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We have two exceptional guests on this final live episode of Season 4. First, we welcome Victor Thomas, President and CEO of the Canada-India Business Council. This not-for-profit organization aims to strengthen the economic ties between Canada and India by promoting bilateral investment and trade. We delve into the vast opportunities for Canadian …

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Episode 6 - Infrastructure 36:35

1M ago36:35

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In this episode, Rick Green, President of RCG Innovations Inc., and Thierry Duvanel, Director of Innovation at Bühler Group, join Protein Industries Canada’s Chief Technology Officer, Meghan Gervais to discuss the critical need for more infrastructure to reach new opportunities in Canada’s ingredient manufacturing, food processing and bioproducts i…

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Look-Smell-Taste' Initiative, B.C. Salmon Farming Shutdown, The Capital Gains Taxman Commeth for Farmers and guests David Long, CEO, and Cynthia Boulter, COO, from the Greater Vancouver Food Bank 58:25

1M ago58:25

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This week, we are excited to have special guests David Long, CEO, and Cynthia Boulter, COO, from the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. David and Cynthia share their insights on their critical work to combat food insecurity in Vancouver. They discuss their organization's unique challenges and opportunities arising from operating in such a dynamic urban e…

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Science vs. food waste 26:49

2M ago26:49

26:49

Can we make biodegradable plastics using food waste? Can we control disease in crops and eliminate food borne pathogens using just hydrogen peroxide, ozone and UV rays? Yes, we can! Meet the two grand prize winners of the Food Waste Reduction Challenge – in the novel technology stream -- who proved we can do this and more. Learn how Genecis Bioindu…

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EU Tilt Right & Ag, Montreal Terrace Fiasco, Veggie Hot Dog Controversy, and guest Jake Freeze, Managing Director and Part-Owner of Sussex Ice Cream 54:56

1M ago54:56

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In the latest episode of the Food Professor Podcast, Michael LeBlanc and Sylvain Charlebois welcome special guest Jake Freeze, Managing Director and Part-Owner of Sussex Ice Cream. Jake, who was born and raised on a dairy farm in Sussex, continues to have a deep connection to the local agricultural community as he balances his career as a practicin…

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Episode 5 - Intellectual Property 48:07

2M ago48:07

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In this episode, Chris Bryson, Founder and CEO of New School Foods, joins Jennifer Jannuska, Director of Data and Intellectual Property at Protein Industries Canada, to discuss IP innovation across the value-added sector and share insight into what is needed to increase the success of Canadian companies. To learn more, please visit: theroadto25bill…

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Rate Cut Ripple, Beef with Beef Processing, Strawberry Fields Forever, and guest Isabelle Marquis, SIAL Jury President and Tertulia Brugge's El Gusto's Eugenia Sanchez 42:38

2M ago42:38

42:38

Our guests live from SIAL In Montreal are competition jury President Isabelle Marquis, back for her third visit on the #pod, and Tertulia Brugge's El Gusto Gourmet Drip Coffee's Eugenia Sanchez, who won the Grand Prix Gold award. The brand will receive a $10,000 grant in products or services provided by Nielsen and a 100-square-foot bare booth for …

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Ketchup Wars Reduxe, BOC's Interest Rate Pending Decision, Theft Stats and guest Adekambi (Kambi) Laleye, co-founder and CEO of UpTaste, SIAL Technology and Packaging Award Winner 45:38

2M ago45:38

45:38

Our special guest this week, recorded live at SIAL Montreal, is Adekambi (Kambi) Laleye, co-founder and CEO of UpTaste. UpTaste recently won the Technology and Packaging Award for their innovative automated in-store sampling solution. Sylvain and I discussed the latest ERA Awards, which recognize excellence in various retail categories. Metro Inc. …

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Episode 4 - Productivity 39:57

2M ago39:57

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In this episode, guests Marc LePage (Global Advantage Consulting Group) and Matt Holmes (Canadian Chamber of Commerce) join Protein Industries Canada CEO Bill Greuel to discuss Canada’s declining productivity, and the vital role value-added agriculture can play in boosting it. To learn more, please visit: theroadto25billion.ca or proteinindustriesc…

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Food Inflation hits the brakes, Dairy Avian Flu Mystery Meeting, Loblaw New Strategy, guests SIAL Gold Winners Jennifer Zimmermann and Amy Bronstetter, co-founders of Epic Tofu and Exclusive BBQ research ... 59:48

2M ago59:48

59:48

In this episode, presented by Caddle, Michael LeBlanc brings fresh insights from the action-packed SIAL food innovation show in Montreal. Michael & Sylvain share their experiences and interviews, highlighting the energy and innovations at the event. The episode's special guests, Jennifer Zimmermann and Amy Bronstetter, co-founders of Epic Tofu, dis…

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Live at SIAL in Montreal, Canada's Sad Supply Chain, and our guest Marc Vaucher, Scale AI 44:30

2M ago44:30

44:30

In the latest episode of The Food Professor podcast, we are live from Montreal's SIAL's Food Innovation Show. We discuss our first day at the show and our numerous interactions with industry professionals. The episode features an insightful interview with Marc Vaucher, Senior Investment Director at Scale AI, highlighting the organization's role in …

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Episode 3 - Innovation 46:37

3M ago46:37

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In this episode, Iain Stewart, the retired former President of the National Research Council Canada, joins Protein Industries Canada CEO Bill Greuel to discuss the critical need for innovation in value-added agriculture to support economic growth and resiliency. To learn more, please visit: theroadto25billion.ca or proteinindustriescanada.ca.…

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Florida Bans Lab Meat, Fake China Cooking Oil, Starbucks Troubles and Guest Dr. Tony Walker, Dalhousie University 44:11

3M ago44:11

44:11

In this episode, we are thrilled to have Professor Tony Walker, a distinguished environmental scientist from Dalhousie University, as our guest. Professor Walker shared profound insights from his recent groundbreaking study on plastics in the food industry, a study that has been widely recognized and published in the prestigious journal Science. Th…

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The Philosophy of Boycotts, McDonald's Results Miss & guest Chamali Kodikara, University of Manitoba Ph.d Candidate & IFTSA Board of Directors 37:36

3M ago37:36

37:36

This episode features Chamali Kodikara, a notable Graduate Research Scientist from the University of Manitoba. The discussion kicks off with Chamali's significant role in the food science community, including her position on the IFTSA Board of Directors. We discuss the philosophy and effectiveness of boycotts in the context of solid results this we…

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Challenge accepted! 32:52

3M ago32:52

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Announcing the two winners of the Food Waste Reduction Challenge (Business Models Stream) Two companies took away $1.5 M! Find out who they are. Learn what it took to become the winners of the challenge, and leaders in this new sub-sector. The funds will help the winning companies further expand their success in fighting food waste and reducing gre…

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Episode 2 - Access to Capital 43:49

3M ago43:49

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In this episode, Lucent Bio COO Jason McNamee and Emmertech Managing Partner Kyle Scott discuss accessing capital in the Canadian agri-food sector from the dual perspectives of a company that found success and support through investors, and a venture capital fund that invests ag-tech companies. To learn more, please visit: theroadto25billion.ca or …

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Food Safety & Affordability Research, Shrinkflation Signage, California Fast Food Wage Impacts & Tanner Townsend, Uncle Bob's Popcorn Kernels 54:05

3M ago54:05

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In the latest episode of "The Food Professor" podcast, we have the privilege of hosting Tanner Townsend from Uncle Bob Popcorn in Ontario. He provides unique insights into the intricacies and passion behind the family-run popcorn business, making for a fascinating discussion. Michael shares his excitement about moderating a panel with industry expe…

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Food & the Federal Budget, Breakfast Breakdown and Exclusive Edible Cannabis Research with Colleen Martin, Caddle 48:11

3M ago48:11

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In this podcast episode, we are thrilled to have back on the #pod for her regular monthly gig Colleen Martin, a renowned research expert from our presenting sponsor Caddle, who joins us to discuss their research conducted for our show and audience. Coinciding with the 4.20 Holiday, this episode delves into the latest consumer trends in retail canna…

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Episode 1 - The Road to $25 Billion 48:59

4M ago48:59

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Protein Industries Canada CEO Bill Greuel and former Board Chair Frank Hart discuss The Road to $25 Billion and the opportunity on the Canadian horizon in the ingredient manufacturing, food processing and bioproducts sector. To learn more, please visit: theroadto25billion.ca or proteinindustriescanada.ca…

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Stats Canada Food Fight, $ US1.4 Trillion Farm Bill, Rib Robots and guest Ian Lee, Associate Professor at Carleton University | Sprott School 57:21

3M ago57:21

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In the latest episode of The Food Professor podcast, hosts Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois are joined by the esteemed Dr. Ian Lee, an Associate Professor at Carleton University. Together, they delve into a series of pressing topics in food and agriculture, leveraging Dr. Lee's extensive knowledge and experience. The discussion covers com…

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Welcome to Canada’s Agri-food Opportunity: The Road to $25 Billion 0:52

4M ago0:52

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Canada’s Agri-food Opportunity: The Road to $25 Billion takes a deep look into the opportunity the ingredient manufacturing, food processing and bio-products sector for Canada. In this trailer, hear more about what’s to come across the next eight episodes. This podcast is created and produced by Protein Industries Canada, a not-for-profit organizat…

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New School Food Program Gets The Grade, Olive Oil Squeeze, Avian Flu Dairy and guests James Crosby & Lori King, Crosby Foods 59:04

3M ago59:04

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In the latest episode of The Food Professor podcast, we explore the heart of Canadian food industry insights, with a particular focus on innovation and heritage. The episode features James Crosby, President & CEO of Crosby Foods, a quintessential family-owned Canadian company from New Brunswick, and Lori King, who spearheads their innovation and ma…

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Bad Shrimp, Fungus Frustrated Easter Bunny, One Million Canadians on GLP-1s and Guest Chef Charlotte Langley 57:32

4M ago57:32

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In the latest episode of The Food Professor podcast, presented by Caddle, Michael LeBlanc and Sylvain Charlebois dive into a range of pressing issues within the food industry, alongside their esteemed guest, Chef Charlotte Langley, co-founder of Scout and the visionary behind Langley Foods. This episode not only celebrates the innovation and sustai…

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Cattle Futures, Vegas Restaurant Bifurcation, the state of food inflation, Carbon Tax Nation, and special guest Michelin star chef, Irish restauranteur, JP McMahon (R) 57:53

5M ago57:53

57:53

Our extraordinary guest in this episode is JP McMahon, Michelin star chef, restauranteur, ambassador for Irish food and author, reprising our interview from early 2023. In the news, we cover cattle futures and the high. Rising cost of beef, talk about experiential dining in Vegas versus highly efficient AI dining in Del Taco, Canada's poor track re…

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Where's The Beef (from)?, Did Aldi Even Take the Call, and our first Caddle Rapid Response Survey: Ungraded Mexican Beef on Canadian Shelves 32:31

4M ago32:31

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In the latest episode of The Food Professor Podcast, presented by Caddle, we kick off our new monthly Rapid Response segment featuring Colleen Martin from Caddle with Canadians' perceptions of ungraded Mexican beef on our grocery shelves. This timely discussion sheds light on consumer awareness, concerns, and the potential impact on purchasing deci…

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Is that a robot in your field? 32:48

5M ago32:48

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Ag-robotics specialists Chuck Baresich believes you’ll have a robot in your field sooner than you think. What will they do? How will they add value to your farm? Chuck paints a picture of that future. And what is the government doing to help the agricultural sector be ready for those robots? Marco Valicenti, Director General of Innovation Programs …

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Cookie Monster Hates Shrinkflation, Growing Global Obesity, and Global Hunger with guest Paul Hagerman, Canadian Foodgrains Bank 53:13

5M ago53:13

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In the latest episode of The Food Professor Podcast, our special guest live from Winnipeg is Paul Hagerman from the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, sharing insights from his extensive experience in agriculture and food security across various regions, including Canada, Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean. The episode covered a range of pressing topics, start…

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Let Them Eat Cake and Corn Flakes, Dynamic Dumpster Fire & Special Guest Colleen Martin, Caddle 43:41

5M ago43:41

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In this episode we welcome Colleen Martin, Chief Revenue Officer for Caddle, as a new regular contributor. Colleen brings a wealth of business acumen and insight, offering listeners custom research and industry perspectives. She will return as a regular feature guest with customers, never seen before research debuted on the pod in the coming weeks …

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Let Them Eat Lobster (please), Grocery Shopper New Insights, and guest Ori Cohavi, Co-founder & CTO of Remilk 53:16

5M ago53:16

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In the latest episode of the Food Professor Podcast, presented by Caddle, the show delves into the evolving landscape of the food industry, emphasizing innovative approaches to food production and consumption. This episode features a special guest, Ori Cohavi, Ph.D., Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder of Remilk from Israel, discussing the grou…

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Farmers Fight the Great Divides, Tim Horton's Scores in Seconds, and Free Trade(ish) 28:35

5M ago28:35

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In the latest episode, we take a solo dive into a week filled with significant news and developments in the food industry, promising the return of guest interviews in the upcoming episode. The episode, presented by Caddle, encapsulates a variety of topics highlighting the dynamic nature of the food sector. We begin with an insightful discussion on …

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Hiring smart 28:42

6M ago28:42

28:42

Hear from two innovators who are successfully tackling labor shortages in our sector: one at the national level with an all-encompassing, all-stakeholders-engaged strategy; and the other on a regional level with a smart program for hiring and settling new immigrants into a rural community.By Agriculture and Agri-food Canada

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Testy Testifying, Groundbreaking Remilk Gets Approval, Athletic Brewing Swifty Superbowl and guest Doug Alexander, VP Sustainability and Government Relations, Belmont Food Group 1:00:29

6M ago1:00:29

1:00:29

This episode features Doug Alexander, Vice President of Sustainability and Government Relations at Belmont Food Group. Key topics include the intricate balance of environmental sustainability and food industry operations, explicitly addressing food waste and regulatory impacts. The conversation explores Belmont Food Group's initiatives for reducing…

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Dialling for Discounters, Lessons from European Farmers & guest Top Food Industry Lawyer Glenford Jameson 58:11

5M ago58:11

58:11

This episode of The Food Professor Podcast features special guest Glenford Jameson, an expert in regulatory, commercial, and advertising law within the food sector. Jameson's insights cover SFCA compliance, labeling, product positioning, and interactions with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The episode starts with an exciting announceme…

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Enjoy Today Discounts, B.C. Chicken Takes Flight, & The Art & Science of Innovation with guest Bettina Hamelin, President and CEO of Ontario Genomics 52:20

6M ago52:20

52:20

In this podcast episode, we had the honour of hosting Bettina Hamelin, the esteemed President and C.E.O. of Ontario Genomics. Based in Ontario, this non-profit organization is pioneering in genomics and engineering biology, aiming to revolutionize various sectors for economic growth, improved quality of life, and global leadership for Ontario. Sylv…

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Kingston Chinese Milk Plant exclusive, Celebrating Matty's Emmy & guest Alison Sunstrum, Visionary Ag VC 56:40

6M ago56:40

56:40

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-sunstrum/In Season 4, Episode 16 of the Food Professor Podcast, we engage in a fascinating discussion with special guest Alison Sunstrum, a tech entrepreneur and investor. Sunstrom, recognized for her significant role in the Creative Destruction Lab in Calgary, is lauded for her community building and investment a…

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Straight talk about pesticides 37:50

7M ago37:50

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How is pesticide use evolving on farms? What are maximum residue limits? How does the government determine what is safe? Brian Rideout, a fruit and vegetable grower from Ontario, explains how pesticide use has changed on his farm in the last 20 years. And Fred Bissonnette, Executive Director of the Pest Management Regulatory Agency, explains the re…

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2024 Food Industry Predictions, Relative Danger and our guest, Aeryon Ashlie, Founder and CEO of Aeryon Wellness Support Supplements 46:11

6M ago46:11

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We're back after the break with a rousing discussion of what lies ahead for 2024, notable achievements, the relative state of food safety, and congratulations to several key food industry players for their accomplishments. Our guest, Aeryon Ashlie, CEO and Founder of Aeryon Wellness Support Supplements tells us about her life of fitness and wellnes…

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Special Encore Interview Episode: Guests Isaiah Robinson, Kitasoo Xai'xais Nation, Stephanie Columbo, Canada Research Chair in Aquaculture, & Tim Kennedy, Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance 28:00

7M ago28:00

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On this special encore episode of the pod, we present an interview worth a second, or perhaps your first, listen. Let's hear as Sylvain introduces the topic and our guests for one of our favourite and most essential discussions from late spring 2023. Isaiah, Stephanie, and Tim share their perspectives on salmon farming in British Columbia. Stephani…

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Special Encore Interview Episode: Special Guest Sam Zien, aka "Sam The Cooking Guy" 36:12

7M ago36:12

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On this special encore episode of the pod, we present an interview worth a second, or perhaps your first, listen. Our special guest, who lives in San Diego, California, via Vancouver & Toronto, is Sam Zien, aka Sam the Cooking Guy, who shares his remarkable and inspiring journey to over 3.6 Million subscribers on YouTube, three restaurants and six …

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Canadian's Food Priorities, Food Fights in Parliament, and guest Kristina Farrell, CEO, Food and Beverage Canada - Aliments et boissons Canada 41:12

7M ago41:12

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In the final live episode of The Food Professor podcast for 2023, hosts Michael LeBlanc and Sylvain Charlebois discussed various Canadian food and beverage industry topics. While the interview with our guest Kristina Farrell, CEO of Food and Beverage Canada, was a significant part of the episode, the hosts delved into various other vital issues. A …

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(More) Death by Cantaloupe, McDonald's Cos-play, Fast Food Crime & Punishment, and guest Pierre Petelle, President & CEO, CropLife Canada 40:46

7M ago40:46

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In this podcast episode, our special guest, Pierre Petelle, the President and CEO of CropLife Canada, discusses the organization's role and impact in the agricultural industry. CropLife represents companies that produce vital seed technologies and crop protection products in agriculture and public health. Pierre emphasized the evolution of these pr…

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Bon Cop, Bad Cop28, Inside Canada's Food Price Report '24, guest Alex Green, Chief Experience Officer, Longo's 53:07

7M ago53:07

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Our special guest on this episode is Alex Green, Chief Experience and Marketing Officer, Longo's, recorded live in person at the Coffee Association of Canada's conference in Toronto. Alex shares the rich history of Longo's brand and the customer-focused strategies they embrace to win in a hyper-competitive Southern Ontario grocery market. In the ne…

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Deadly Balls of Poison, Weight Watchers Got It Wrong, The Death of Irony, Remembering George Cohon and guest Kelly Higginson, President and CEO of Restaurants Canada 47:05

8M ago47:05

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Our special guest is Kelly Higginson, President & CEO of Restaurants Canada, and we dive into the challenges faced by the foodservice industry post-COVID, the role of technology, tipping and the road ahead for a $100Billion industry in Canada where now more than 50 percent of restaurants and foodservice businesses operating at a loss or barely brea…

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The Senate Fiddles while Farmers Burn, China Seafood Slave Plants Hit Home, plastic a go-go & guest Vanessa Toperczer, Senior Vice President, IMI International 39:24

8M ago39:24

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In this episode, we're joined by Vanessa Toperczer, Senior Vice President of IMI International, recorded at the Coffee Association of Canada's annual conference in Toronto. We discuss the importance of brand and brand leadership, plus research insights to fuel profit and growth. Michael talks about his time on the Canadian Grocer Magazine Connex st…

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