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Send us a text Few crops have the climate impact that palm and soybean do today. Kathleen Alexander, Co-Founder & CEO of Savor, a FoodTech startup developing new types of sustainable fats and oils, joins host Megan Thomas in this episode. Hear more about how Savor was launched out of a regional incubator, how the firm is partnering with chefs and restaurants, and how Alexander uses her training in materials science to drive FoodTech innovation. Follow FoodTech Stories on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. FoodTech Stories is edited by TJG Media.

Send us a text Foodini Founder & CEO Dylan McDonnell joins host Megan Thomas to discuss how a celiac disease diagnosis gave him a keen awareness of the challenges of avoiding allergens while eating out. Learn how he combined his personal journey with a career in Big Law to found Foodini, a startup with a unique platform that helps restaurants to provide up-to-date data on potential allergens, and to help diners to understand which restaurants or venues cater to eating styles like keto or vegetarian. Follow FoodTech Stories on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. FoodTech Stories is edited by TJG Media.

Send us a text Leaft Foods CEO Ross Milne joins host Megan Thomas to talk about Rubisco, an enzyme found in green leaves that is rich in protein. The New Zealand-based firm has developed a product called the Leaft Blade, a portable fuel shot designed for performance athletes.  Podcast listeners in the US & NZ can get 20% off with the code FOODTECH at leaftblade.com. Follow FoodTech Stories on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. FoodTech Stories is edited by TJG Media.

Send us a text Consumer trust is increasingly connected to verifiable product claims, says Novi Connect Co-Founder & CEO Kimberly Shenk in this episode. Shenk sits down with host Megan Thomas to talk about the key role that data, AI, and GPTs are playing in how consumers learn about and choose the products they buy. Plus, find out about the surprising type of claim that can be the most difficult to define and verify, and how Shenk's early start in the Air Force shapes her leadership style. Follow FoodTech Stories on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. FoodTech Stories is edited by TJG Media.

Send us a text Food Impact Partners Founder & CEO Noga Golan joins host Megan Thomas to discuss the skills and mindsets that are in demand in today's FoodTech market. Noga shares key watch-outs to look out for when filling senior leadership roles, as well as how to recruit new talent to enhance a startup's positioning and business strategy. Follow FoodTech Stories on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. FoodTech Stories is edited by TJG Media.

Send us a text Maia Farms Co-Founder and CEO Gavin Schneider joins host Megan Thomas to discuss how his firm envisions a world where protein is produced indoors through a distributed system, at scale. The episode goes deep into mycelium and its applications as a functional protein, how the revenue-generating Canadian firm is partnering to scale, and how the Maia Farms team is delivering on its mission by partnering with a major local food bank. Follow FoodTech Stories on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. FoodTech Stories is edited by TJG Media.

Send us a text Alter Eco CEO Keith Bearden joins host Megan Thomas to talk about how his purpose-driven food company has used its decades-long commitment to regenerative farming practices to build brand loyalty. This episode also delves into how satellite imagery is used to inform Alter Eco's agroforestry strategy, the impact that a changing climate is having on producers and growing regions, and how younger consumers will be critical to building the purpose-driven brands of tomorrow. Follow FoodTech Stories on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. FoodTech Stories is edited by TJG Media.

Send us a text Guest Melanie Morrison, Founder & CEO of Canadian startup BetterCart Analytics, joins host Megan Thomas to talk about how her firm is using its AI platform to provide valuable business insights, like retail pricing and supply chain data, to both the underserved Canadian market and emerging brands looking to understand the marketplace. Follow FoodTech Stories on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. FoodTech Stories is edited by TJG Media.

Send us a text Guest Julia Streuli, Co-Founder & CEO of FUL Foods, joins host Megan Thomas to discuss how her firm is using their unique approach to processing spirulina to meet the emerging demand for natural dyes in food, beverage, and even pharmaceutical products. Plus, hear about how Streuli and her team used a consumer product, BLUwater, to both deliver revenue and glean valuable learning about product performance as their startup scales. Follow FoodTech Stories on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. FoodTech Stories is edited by TJG Media.

Send us a text Francisco Martin-Rayo, Co-Founder and CEO of AgTech startup Helios joins host Megan Thomas to discuss how his firm uses AI and large data sets to predict field, country, and global production of agricultural crops. This episode will break down how the team at Helios has built its tech stack, how it delivers meaningful insights, including predicted future pricing, to customers, and the surprising ways it is building buy-in with seasoned buyers and traders. Follow FoodTech Stories on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. FoodTech Stories is edited by TJG Media.

Send us a text EAS Co-founder and performance nutrition pioneer Anthony Almada joins host Megan Thomas to discuss how EAS used clinical studies and consumer outreach to build a successful performance nutrition company before its acquisition by Abbott Nutrition. He also delves into how the field of performance nutrition has evolved, and what he has learned on his 35 year+ journey in the industry.  Follow FoodTech Stories on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. FoodTech Stories is edited by TJG Media.

Send us a text Helaina Founder & CEO Laura Katz joins host Megan Thomas to discuss how her company is managing its evolution from being an R&D organization to a commercial one, as it brings its first human lactoferrin product to the food and supplement markets. Katz delves into how her firm partners with customers and uses clinical rigor to back its products, as well as the important role that culture plays in her scaling startup. Follow FoodTech Stories on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. FoodTech Stories is edited by TJG Media.

Send us a text This episode with guest Patrick Griffin, Founder & CEO of Marine Biologics, goes deep into the intersection between emerging technology and biomanufacturing. The conversation with host Megan Thomas talks about the opportunities and challenges of building a global seaweed-based business. Follow FoodTech Stories on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. FoodTech Stories is edited by TJG Media.

Send us a text Kara Leong, Executive Director of the Integrative Center for Alternative Meat and Protein at UC Davis joins host Megan Thomas to discuss how a college campus is the perfect place to develop and test new novel foods, as well as how UC Davis blends its academic leadership in plant genetics and viticulture with both the region's ag heritage and its proximity to Silicon Valley to create an integrated FoodTech ecosystem. Follow FoodTech Stories on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. FoodTech Stories is edited by TJG Media.

Send us a text Chris Bryson, CEO of Canada-based New School Foods talks about the ups and downs of developing plant-based salmon that chefs want to cook with and consumers want to eat. Bryson talks with host Megan Thomas about how he applies his experience from a prior tech startup to developing food products, building partnerships, and preparing to sell across the border into the U.S. Follow FoodTech Stories on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. FoodTech Stories is edited by TJG Media.