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FoodNiche ChangemakersSeason Trailer: Thank youThank you for a great season!What an incredible season it’s been! We’ve had amazing conversations with leaders who are transforming the future of food and driving real change in our communities. From groundbreaking innovations to powerful grassroots initiatives, this season has truly been inspiring — and it’s all thanks to YOU, our amazing listeners.As we wrap up this season, we’re already gearing up for the next — and we want to hear from YOU. Who do you want to hear from? What conversations do you want us to dive into?" Send...2025-03-2801 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersPromoting Healthier Communities Through Food With Devon KlatellJoin Dr. Julia Olayanju and Devon Klatell as they discuss strategies to build healthier communities through the food as medicine initiatives and food access program.ABOUT GUESTDevon Klatell is Vice President, Food, at The Rockefeller Foundation. She leads the Foundation’s work to advance a more nourishing, equitable and sustainable food system in the United States. Currently, Ms. Klatell is leading the Foundations $100M Food is Medicine initiative. In that role, she works with healthcare insurers, hospitals, food service businesses, policy makers and other funders to increase consumption of healthy foods by...2025-03-1440 minFoodNiche ChangemakersNutrition & Lifestyle Changes For Healthier Families With Dr. Allison CollinsIn this episode, we are diving deep into the role of food in disease prevention and gaining more insights into the concept of food as medicine.Dr. Allison Collins is a pediatrician, certified culinary medicine specialist, and board-certified lifestyle medicine specialist who focuses on helping children, teens, and families prevent, treat, and reverse chronic diseases through lifestyle changes. As Director of Lifestyle and Culinary Medicine at Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara, she developed the Cook for Health program and leads intensive lifestyle medicine programs for both pediatric and adult patients. Dr. Collins regularly teaches plant-forward...2025-03-0135 minFoodNiche ChangemakersOptimizing Your Health Through Nutrition With Dr. Deana MinichAs many start the new year, optimizing health through nutrition and physical activity may be top of mind for many.
This conversation with Dr. Minich is an old episode which we are republishing to inform people and motivate people to prioritize nutrition and plan for it this year.
Here, people will learn to separate the myths from the fact and learn simple and practical steps to optimize their wellness through nutrition.
DR. DEANNA MINICH is a health educator and author with more than twenty years of experience in nutrition, mind-body health, and functional...2025-02-1449 minFoodNiche ChangemakersEnhancing Nutrition In Underserved Communities With Tambra StevensonOn this episode, we dive into a conversation on promoting food security and good nutrition in underserved communities with Tambra Stevenson. We discussed the issues in these communities, how people are tackling these issues and what is working/what is not working.
Tambra Raye Stevenson is a nutrition advocate and health communicator. She is the founder of Women Advancing Nutrition, Dietetics, and Agriculture (WANDA), she empowers women and girls around the world to transform food systems. Stevenson co-chairs the DC Food Policy Council’s Nutrition Working Group and advises on national food policy initiatives. Her work spans ac...2025-02-0137 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersUnderstanding The Role of Grocery Chain in Food Innovation & Community Health ducation With Leslie JeffersonIn today's episode we are focusing on understanding the role of grocery chains in community education and food innovation with special guest Leslie Jefferson, the Community Health Manager at Giant Foods.
About Leslie Jefferson
Ms. Jefferson specializes in nutrition, innovative Food as Medicine programming, and coalition building. With over 20 years of experience, she excels in partnerships across medical systems, nonprofits, and local government. Currently, she is the Community Health Program Manager at Giant Food.
Leslie and her team focus their work at the intersection of nutrition education and brand innovation.
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FoodNiche ChangemakersUnderstanding Food & Digestive Health With Dr. SiebeckerJoin us for this insightful conversation with Dr. Siebecker. Where we discussed gut health, diseases, and the role food plays in reversing different conditions.
Dr. Siebecker has worked in the nutritional field since 1988 and is a 2005 graduate of The National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM), where she earned her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and her Masters in Oriental Medicine. She was the co-founder and former medical director of the SIBO Center for Digestive Health at NUNM Clinic,.
To learn more about her work, visit here: https://www.siboinfo.com/
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2025-01-0429 minFoodNiche ChangemakersPrioritizing Prevention In Improving Health Outcomes In Communities With Dr. Anand ParekhOn this episode, we will be discussing prioritizing prevention to improve health in communities with Dr. Parekh. We dived into the role of food, policies and efforts to tackle food insecurity and much more.
Dr. Anand Parekh is the Chief Medical Advisor at the Bipartisan Policy Center, providing expertise on public health, and certified internist and public health leader, he has shaped national initiatives on chronic disease prevention, health equity, and public health preparedness. Previously, he served as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health at HHS, receiving the Surgeon General’s Outstanding Service Award. An au...2024-12-2033 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersImproving Community Health By Tackling Food Insecurity With Nebeyou AbebeJoin us to learn more about how Highmark Health is improving community health by tackling food insecurity with Nebeyou Abebe.
Nebeyou Abebe is the Senior Vice President of Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) at Highmark Health, a $27 billion national health organization. With nearly 20 years of experience in SDoH, population health, and employee wellness, he leads initiatives to address non-clinical factors impacting health, such as housing, food insecurity, and transportation. Highmark Health, based in Pittsburgh, serves millions through its affiliated businesses and focuses on improving health outcomes by tackling both medical and non-medical drivers of poor health.
2024-11-2923 minFoodNiche ChangemakersNutrition and Diabetes Management With Wendy Lopez RDN & Jessica Jones RDNJoin us as we discuss nutrition and diabetes management with registered dietiticians: Wendy Lopez and Jessica Jones (***Please note that this is for informational purposes only)
Wendy Lopez and Jessica Jones. They are both nationally recognized Registered Dietitian Nutritionists and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists. With over a decade of clinical experience, they have helped thousands of individuals improve their relationship with food and achieve better health outcomes. Wendy and Jessica are the co-founders of Diabetes Digital, an innovative telehealth platform designed to empower individuals to manage and prevent diabetes through 1:1 virtual nutrition...2024-11-1531 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersUnderstanding Medically Tailored Nutrition With Alissa Wassung
Join us as we learn more about how the Food Is Medicine Coalition is tapping into the power of food to help manage diseases and support the sick in communities with our special guest today.
Our special guest today is Alissa Wassung, the Executive Director of Food Is Medicine Coalition (FIMC), Alissa unites diverse constituencies to advance the field of medically tailored food and nutrition and promotes equitable access to these life-saving interventions through policy change, research and evaluation, and best practices.
Learn more at: https://fimcoalition.org/
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2024-11-0145 minFoodNiche ChangemakersPreventing Diseases With Nutrition & Lifestyle Changes With Dr Allison CollinsIn this episode, we dive into nutrition and disease prevention helping people develop a greater appreciation for the concept of food as medicine.
Dr. Allison Collins is a pediatrician, certified culinary medicine specialist, and board-certified lifestyle medicine specialist who focuses on helping children, teens, and families prevent, treat, and reverse chronic diseases through lifestyle changes. As Director of Lifestyle and Culinary Medicine at Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara, she developed the Cook for Health program and leads intensive lifestyle medicine programs for both pediatric and adult patients. Dr. Collins regularly teaches plant-forward culinary medicine classes and conducts cooking...2024-10-1935 min
The International Schools Podcast140 - A conversation with Julia Olayanju from foodniche-ed.comDr. Julia Olayanju is a scientist, educator and advocate for nutrition and health, best known for founding FoodNiche-ED, a platform that collaborates with schools and educators worldwide. Her work focuses on helping teachers promote science, health and nutrition education in K-12 classrooms. In our conversation, we discuss the significance of food science in schools, strategies to engage students on this topic, and the challenges and opportunities in equipping educators and students with a solid understanding of food science and health.
About Dr. Julia Olayanju
Dr. Julia Olayanju is a scientist, educator and advocate for nutrition a...2024-10-1455 minFoodNiche ChangemakersFood & Heart Health With Dr. Stephen DevriesDoes food influence your heart health? Can the right nutrition really make a difference in your overall well-being? And what's the role of your physician in helping you navigate the powerful connection between food and health?
Today, we’re diving deep into these questions and more with a renowned expert who's on a mission to transform how we think about medicine and nutrition—Dr. Stephen Devries. Dr. Devries is a preventive cardiologist, an Adjunct Associate Professor of Nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and Executive Director of the Gaples Institute, a nonprofit dedi...2024-10-0441 minFoodNiche ChangemakersIntroducing A New Season Of Changemakers
Welcome to the Changemaker Podcast! This season, we’re diving deep into how the food we eat influences our health outcomes. We are bringing some of the most influential voices in the field—people who are leading the charge in creating healthier communities through the power of nutrition.
We’re thrilled to have Dr. Stephen Devries joining us this season! Dr. Devries is a preventive cardiologist and nutrition expert who’s been making a huge impact in how we integrate food into healthcare. He’s passionate about educating both patients and healthcare providers on the importance...2024-09-2502 minFoodNiche ChangemakersLooking Ahead To The Next Season & Reflecting On The Last SeasonThis trailer reflects on the season of Changemakers that is ending and looks ahead to what the new season holds.
Special thanks to all our guests and to all of you listeners. You have all make this season a remarkable one.
If you have any suggestions, questions or guest recommendations, do not hesitate to reach out to our team at marlet@foodniche-ed.com
2024-06-2802 minFoodNiche ChangemakersUnderstanding The Role of Nature, Food In Optimal Diet With Dr. John La PumaJoin us on this episode as we discuss how nature, food, and low-stress lifestyle impact not only mental health but overall health.
About Dr. John La Puma
John La Puma, MD is a board-certified internist, a professionally trained chef , and the New York Times best-selling author of seven books, including RealAge Diet (HarperCollins) with Michael Roizen, MD and REFUEL: Shed Fat, Boost Testosterone, and Pump Up Strength and Stamina (Harmony). He co-founded the popular brand ChefMD® and is considered the founder of culinary medicine, now taught in 70% of U.S. medical schools and worldwi...2024-06-1435 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersUnderstanding Food, Healing and Health With Dr. Robert GrahamOn this episode, Dr. Graham joined us to discuss a food-first approach to medicine and healthcare.
About Guest
Dr. Graham is a Harvard-trained researcher and physician, board-certified in both Internal and Integrative Medicine, trained in Holistic and Functional Medicine, a public health scientist, health service researcher, TED speaker, food activist, and Chef. Together with his wife, Julie launched FRESH Medicine.
FRESH is an acronym for the five ingredients in their recipe to health: Food, Relaxation, Exercise, Sleep and Happiness.
Dr. Graham received a Master’s of Public Health from...2024-05-3133 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersPersonalized Nutrition and Health Outcomes With Ashely KoffJoin us in this conversation on a holistic approach to healthcare centered around personalized nutrition.
Why do some people struggle with a health outcome they desire when others easily see the desirable results? What are other factors that shape health outcomes apart from diet? To answer these questions and more, our special guest is dietitian and nutrition educator Ashley Koff.
About Guest
For 20+ years, Ashley has been helping people get and stay healthy with a truly personalized approach. During this time, Koff created tools (experiments, in-depth evaluations...2024-05-1738 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersUnderstanding Diet, Metabolic Rate and Obesity Management With Dr. Jennifer KukJoin us for this engaging conversation on how other important factors beyond lifestyle habits such as diet and exercise influence health outcomes.
About Dr. Kuk
Dr. Jennifer Kuk, PhD, is currently a Professor in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science at York University. She has published over 130 scientific papers, reports, and chapters related to obesity, health, and lifestyle behaviors, and is an author of the Canadian Adult Obesity Clinical Practice Guidelines.
Currently, her laboratory is investigating the relationship between obesity and health through clinical human studies and epidemiological approaches. In...2024-05-0323 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersPerspectives on The Past, Present & The Future of Food and Health With Dr. Marion NestleJoin us as we discuss the past, present and future of food and health innovation in the US with Dr. Marion Nestle
About Dr. Marion Nestle
Marion Nestle is Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, Emerita, at New York University, in the department she chaired from 1988-2003 and from which she retired in September 2017. She is also Visiting Professor of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell. She holds honorary degrees from Transylvania University in Kentucky and the Macaulay Honors College of the City University of New York.
She...2024-04-1929 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersFood, Weight Loss and Health With Rachael Hartley RDJoin us as we discuss food and weight loss with registered dietitian Rachael Hartley.
About Guest
Rachael Hartley, RD, LD, is a Boston, MA-based nutrition therapist, certified intuitive eating counselor, and nationally recognized food and nutrition expert. In 2014, Rachael opened her group practice specializing in intuitive eating, disordered eating and eating disorders, women's health, and digestive disorders. She is passionate about supporting other dietitians in their non-diet work and has presented multiple times at national and local dietetics conferences, and works with dietitians individually through clinical supervision. Rachael is the author of G...2024-04-0526 minFoodNiche ChangemakersUnderstanding Regenerative Agriculture, Food, Soil and Health With Dr Daphne MillerJoin us as we discuss with Dr. Miller on regenerative agriculture, the soil, traditional food, and health.
About Guest
She is a practicing family physician, science writer, Clinical Professor at the University of California San Francisco, and Research Scientist at the University of California Berkeley School of Public Health.
Dr. Miller started the Health from the Soil Up Initiative at UC Berkeley Center for Occupational and Environmental Health to engage other health professionals in transforming our food system from the soil up. She is also Curriculum Director for Community and Integrative Medicine in...2024-03-2239 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersUnderstanding Food & Health - With Samantha Cassetty RDIn this episode, we will be debunking some myths and misconceptions about food and nutrition with dietitian Samantha Cassetty MS RD.
About Guest
Samantha Cassetty, MS, RD is a nationally recognized food and nutrition expert, media personality, nutrition consultant, author, and regular columnist for TODAY.com. Her positive approach to balanced eating empowers clients and readers with smart strategies, approachable advice, and food and lifestyle solutions that make it easier to eat and live more healthfully.
Samantha previously served as the nutrition director for Good Housekeeping and nutrition correspondent for Drop 5 Lbs with...2024-03-0830 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersDiet Quality and Quality of Life With Dr. David KatzJoin us on this episode as we discuss the different intricacies of food and health especially different ways to support people to know more about food and their health. Ultimately making it easier for people to eat well, live well, and improve health outcomes in our community. Our special guest today is Dr. David Katz.
About Guest
David L. Katz, MD, MPH, FACPM, FACP, FACLM is a specialist in Internal Medicine, Preventive Medicine/Public Health, and Lifestyle Medicine, with particular expertise in nutrition.
He earned his BA at Dartmouth College (1984); his...2024-02-2454 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersOptimizing Health Through Food With Dr. Michael FensterIn this episode, we dive into different approaches to optimizing health through nutrition with board-certified interventional cardiologist and professional chef Dr. Michael Fenster.
Michael S. Fenster, MD, FACC, FRSM, FSCA&I, MIANE, PEMBA, member FIDES, known to friends and fans simply as “Chef Dr. Mike,” is one of the world’s only board-certified interventional cardiologist and professional chef. He holds cross-faculty appointments at The University of Montana (College of Health and UM Medicine, School of Public Health, and Missoula College Culinary Arts Program). He currently teaches one of the country’s leading courses on Culinary Medicine at The University of...2024-02-0537 minFoodNiche ChangemakersTrailer : Happy New Year
Each year, people start their year strong with health and wellness goals. Some set goals to improve their dietary lifestyles. Others set fitness goals or a combination of both.
Regardless of the goals you have set for yourself this year, one thing is sure, food is important to health and having adequate information that can help you make informed choices about what you eat and on how to improve your health is something valuable we are bringing your way this season.
This season we are bringing exceptional health care professionals your way. They a...2024-01-1301 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersOptimizing Health Through Nutrition With Dr. Deanna MinichIn this episode, we dive deep with a leading expert in the area of nutrition to discuss all things food & health. Here, people will learn to separate the myths from the fact and learn simple and practical steps to optimize their wellness through nutrition.
DR. DEANNA MINICH is a health educator and author with more than twenty years of experience in nutrition, mind-body health, and functional medicine. Dr. Minich holds Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Human Nutrition and Medical Science, respectively, and has lectured extensively throughout the world on health topics, teaching patients and health professionals ab...2023-12-1549 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersInnovating The Future Of Precision Medicine With Genomic Data & Intelligent Dietary Recommendations - Ranjan SinhaOn this episode, our special guest Ranjan Sinha shares how his personal journey with health challenges led him to start a company which is focused on empowering people to improve their health by making intelligent food choices. If you have heard about precision medicine and wonder what it is all about or you may have heard about people leveraging information gathered from your microbiome analysis along with your genomic data to make dietary recommendations to improve health. Then on this episode you will learn more about it. Ranjan Sinha is the CEO & Founder of Digbi Health. To learn more a...2023-12-0141 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersLeveraging Technology To Help People Eat Better With Victor PenevIn the past few years, technology has made it easy for consumers to learn more about and their health. Helping people learn simple yet practical ways to optimize health through nutrition. On this episode will be diving into how different technology tools are being leveraged daily to help people live healthier lives. We discuss how technology can be leveraged to make informed decision, tackle food insecurity and improve overall quality of life.
Our very special guest today is Victor Penev, he is an innovator and founder at Edamam, a food technology company that provides nutrition solution to b...2023-11-1731 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersHow Food Affects Your Mental Health With Dr. Uma NadiooOn this episode, we dive into the conversation on food and the way it affects our mental health with expert: Dr. Naidoo. Dr. Uma Naidoo a Harvard-trained nutritional psychiatrist, professional chef, and nutrition specialist who wrote the recent national bestselling book, “This is Your Brain on Food: This is Your Brain on Food: An Indispensable Guide to the Surprising Foods that Fight Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD. She is also the author of the soon-to-be-released book: ‘CALM YOUR MIND WITH FOOD" (Release date: December 26, 2023)
She founded and directs the first hospital-based Nutritional Psychiatry Service in the United States and is the...2023-11-0324 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersUnderstanding The Science Behind Nutrition, Microbiome and Weight LossHave you ever been curious about microbiome, nutrition, and health? On this episode of Changemaker, we discuss with a scientist who has made a remarkable impact in understanding microbiome, nutrition, and health. Our special guest is Dr. Liping Zhao, who is a leading scientist recognized around the world for his groundbreaking work in the field of microbiome.
He is chair of Applied Microbiology at the dept of Biochemistry and Microbiology at Rutgers University. He is also the Director of the Center for Nutrition, Microbiome and Health at the New Jersey Institute of Food, Nutrition and Health, At...2023-10-2049 min
We Love ScienceEp 34: Get Your LifeBack: How to Honor the Human Being Behind the Employee - The JourneyThere's more from Dr. Cari Skrdla on her journey in becoming a neuroscientist and successful business woman, as we continue season 3. In her youth, Cari was always drawn to the world around her; she constantly asked questions to better understand how and why things are the way they are. This curiosity stayed with her as she became interested in theater and acting. Cari was really inspired by how individuals could change to embody different characters as part of a story. How can a person be King Lear in a play one day and the next a character from the...2023-10-0837 minFoodNiche ChangemakersInnovating The Future of Food & Beverage With Sweet Proteins With Oobli CEO- Ali WingOn this episode, we dive into food and beverage innovation leveraging sweet proteins. Oobli CEO Ali Wing takes us into their innovative products that derive sweetness from sweet protein. There are proteins that have been isolated and explored for their sweet taste, these are all plant products that are non-carbohydrate sweeteners. Studies show that these proteins stimulate the human taste receptors but their mechanism of action is not fully understood.
Ali is currently the CEO and director of Oobli, Inc., a food technology company leveraging precision fermentation to disrupt sugar. Prior to Oobli, Ali...2023-10-0528 min
We Love ScienceEp 33: Get Your LifeBack: How to Honor the Human Being Behind the Employee - The WorkWe Love Science Podcast kicks off season 3 with Dr. Cari Skrdla, a passionate neuroscientist and accomplished businesswoman. As the founder and CEO of LifeBack Consulting, Cari uses her research findings to guide employers in bringing the human experience to the forefront in the workplace.Through the evolution of the hiring process from paper applications, to background checks, to personality tests, Cari says that employers are still missing so much. Employee turnover is rampant--new hires quickly became unhappy at the workplace and leave. This highlights the importance of considering the human aspect in employee recruitment and...2023-09-2551 minFoodNiche ChangemakersExpanding American Pantry Staples With Soom CEO - Amy ZitelmanOur special guest on this episode is the Co-founder and CEO of Soom Foods. Soom Foods is a purveyor of globally inspired pantry staples with sesame seeds and tahini as the main ingredients. The company was founded by 3 sisters driven by a mission to expand the American palette to exotic and nourishing ingredients. Amy was named Forbes 30 under 30 in 2018 and has been featured in New York Times, Washington Post, Food & Wine, Forbes, Cooking LightTo learn more about Sooms visit here>> https://soomfoods.com/
This podcast is made possible by FoodNiche Inc. a...2023-09-2329 minFoodNiche ChangemakersRegulating Innovative Food Products In The US - Dr. Keefe, Director, Office of Additive Safety, FDAOur special guest on this episode is the director at the Office of Food Additive Safety at the FDA, Dr. Dennis Keefe. This conversation was recorded at the Global Food Health Innovation Summit, 2020.
The Food and Drug Administration is responsible for protecting public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices, and by ensuring the safety of our nation's food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation.
FDA regulates all foods and food ingredients introduced into or offered for sale in interstate commerce, with the exception of meat, poultry...2023-09-1419 minFoodNiche ChangemakersSpecial Summer Series: Understanding Policies, Governance & Food Security By Kate Mackenzie -NYC Mayor's OfficeThis episode is a continuation of our special summer series. Here we share the presentation by Kate Mackenzie, the Executive Director at the NYC Mayor's Office of Food Policy. She shared how they work with profit and non-profit organizations to ensure food security and a healthier food system for their constituents.
This is part of the presentations at the FoodNiche Summit 2023.
This episode is brought to you by FoodNiche Inc.
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2023-08-2505 minFoodNiche ChangemakersSpecial Summer Series: The Science Behind Safe, Healthy & Sustainable Food InnovationConsumer demand is creating shifts in food innovation with healthier and sustainable products as a primary focus. These shifts call for science-backed innovative strategies across the value chain, from R&D to production to packaging to distribution. Panelists will discuss examples of disruptive innovation taking place to address evolving consumer needs. They will also share their perspectives on scientific breakthroughs and emerging technologies that are most likely to differentiate the winners from losers in the fast-growing movement toward healthy, sustainable food innovation.
Speakers:
Anabelle Broadbent Ph.D., Chief Science Officer, Verde Ops
Martin Sl...2023-08-1925 minFoodNiche ChangemakersSpecial Summer Series: Prioritizing Sustainability and Consumer Well-being in Global Food InnovationThis summer series focuses on sharing engaging conversations by thought leaders at the FoodNiche Summit 2023.
There is a growing consumer focus on how to optimize health through nutrition while embracing sustainable food practices. Join our panelists to evaluate how brands can effectively balance both priorities in developing new, innovative, nourishing, and tasty products. Panelists will share success stories centered on bringing new products to market that are better for humans and for the environment. They will also examine the key considerations and enablers for consumer acceptance and commercial viability of these products.
Speakers:
Megan McIlroy, Director...2023-08-0550 minFoodNiche ChangemakersSpecial Summer Series: Investing In Innovation- Accelerating Healthy & Sustainable Food MovementOn this episode, we share a panel conversation from the 2023 NYC edition of the FoodNiche Summit on investment in food.
Sustained investor interest is critical for accelerating food innovation.
The panel will examine how investor appetite has evolved with the growing movement towards sustainability and food as medicine. They will also explore how to keep investors’, innovators’, and consumers’ interests aligned amidst further changes in the food industry.
Speakers:
Anne Greven, Strategic Finance Leader and former Global Head of Food and Agribusiness Innovation, Rabobank International
Jenn Smith, Director, Center...2023-07-261h 09FoodNiche ChangemakersChangemaker Special Series: Shaping the Future of Food Innovation through Collaboration - FoodNiche Summit NYCOn this episode, we will be sharing a panel conversation that took place at the FoodNiche Summit NYC on May 30th, 2023.
Accelerating food innovation requires cross-sector collaboration. From technology companies providing insights to guide innovation to consumer goods companies leveraging consumer insights and R&D capabilities to develop innovative products, ongoing collaboration is crucial in driving healthier and sustainable food innovation. Our panelists will discuss how industry players (e.g. consumer goods producers, consumer insights companies, retailers and academic innovation labs) can effectively collaborate to accelerate food innovation. Panelists will also discuss successful models of collaboration that ar...2023-07-0350 minFoodNiche ChangemakersSpecial Summer Series: Visionary Leaders Share Insights At FoodNiche Summit.
This summer we are publishing a special edition of the changemaker podcast. On May 30th, 2023 we hosted the FoodNiche Summit at Cornell Tech University bringing together visionary leaders in food, food tech, food science and innovation leaders as well as investors together. Our goal was to have thought-provoking conversation on how to tackle some of the most difficult problems in our food system. We will be sharing these conversations with you.
To wet your appetite, this episode, shares a short snippet from the presentation by Kate Mackenzie, the executive director at the NYC Mayor’s of...2023-06-2307 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersTraining The Next Generation of Food Innovators With Dr. Jonathan Deutsch- Drexel Food LabOn this episode our special guest is focused on shaping the future of food by training and mentoring the next generation of food industry innovators. He is
Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, CHE, CRC, is professor in the Departments of Food and Hospitality Management and Nutrition Sciences at Drexel University and a certified hospitality educator.
Before moving to Drexel, Deutsch built the culinary arts program at Kingsborough Community College, City University of New York (CUNY) and the PhD concentration in food studies at the CUNY Graduate Center and School of Public Health.
At Drexel, he is the...2023-05-1935 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersInnovating Unsweetened Flavored Water With Kara Goldin, Founder HintOn this episode we will be discussing healthier beverage innovation with Kara Goldin
Kara Goldin is the founder of Hint. She turned her unsweetened flavor water into one of the most successful businesses of our time. She has been named on different prestigious lists such as Fast Company’s Most creative people in business, Fortune’s most powerful women entrepreneur, EY Entrepreneur of the year for Northern California
She is the author of the book Undaunted: overcoming doubts and doubters.
Instagram: @Karagoldin
Twitter: @karagoldin
Sponsor: This inter...2023-04-2135 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersMission-Driven Food Innovation With Seth GoldmanOn this episode we will be discussing mission driven food innovation with one of the leading innovators in food and beverage industry: Seth Goldman. On this episode, Seth shares his journey, his lessons, vision and mission.
Seth Goldman is Co-Founder of Eat the Change®, a brand that empowers consumers to make dietary choices aligned with their concerns around climate and health. Eat the Change® recently launched Just Ice Tea, a line of organic bottled tea to go along with the company’s mushroom jerky and carrot snacks. Seth is also co-founder of PLNT Burger, a plant-based quick-serve resta...2023-03-2317 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersChangemaker Video Trailer - Save The Date March 24th, 2023The Changemaker podcast will be launching in a few weeks.
We are excited about the lineup we have, remarkable people that have created new categories.
More details to be announced soon.
Subscribe to this channel today and do not miss an episode.2023-03-0701 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersChangemaker Podcast Launch Date - March 24th, 2023Changemaker Podcast by FoodNiche is a 12 part interview series featuring remarkable leaders that are shaping a better food system and improving our knowledge of it. They are scientists, business leaders, policy makers, government leaders, different people that are creating impact in their realm.
Launch date is March 24th, 2023!2023-02-2704 minFoodNiche ChangemakersIntroducing Changemakers!FoodNiche brings to you in 2023 an interview series capturing the remarkable stories of visionaries redefining the future of food your way. Learn more about the problem they are solving, the challenges they face and the triumphs.
This podcast will bring the stories of the brightest minds shaping the future of the food industry, the goal is to inform, inspire and educate the next generation of changemakers
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FoodNiche ChangemakersSpecial Announcement: Changes To Food & Health TalksThis short trailer was recorded to express our heartfelt gratitude to our team and also make a special announcement.
In 2023, Food + Health talks will be rebranding and relaunching, while the focus is still the food industry and the people improving. The podcast will be relaunching with a broader vision to share the stories of changemakers revolutionizing the food industry. Who they are, what they are doing and factors that have shaped their journey up till now. Our goal is to inspire the next generation of changemakers that build on the foundation set by these current leaders. Stay t...2022-12-3002 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersLeveraging Technology & Nutrition To Manage Stress With MyAirManaging stress is an important topic and more integral part of our conversation after experiencing two years of a global pandemic. On this episode we will be dividing deep tp learn how a company is leveraging technology and nutrition to relieve stress. Our guest today is Rachel Yarcony, prior to founding the company MyAir, Rachel had more than 20 years corporate experience working with companies such as Nestle and some pharmaceutical companies as well.
Rachel won the Grand Effie twice for leading effective and break thorough innovation and holds B.A. in Psychology from Tel-Aviv University and MBA...2022-12-2432 min
We Love ScienceEp 19: The Truth about Food - The JourneyDr. Julia Olayanju shares her amazing journey so far, describing her bombshell "aha" moment and how her personal circumstances inspired and shaped her journey. She also gives some powerful advice about moving forward despite all the doubts, fears, and odds! And remember that throughout our lives "we are all becoming someone," so just embrace the journey and live the life you want. Reach out to Julia:team@foodniche-ed.comFood Niche: www.foodnicher.comFood Niche-Ed: https://foodniche-ed.comV...2022-12-0921 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersA Mission To Empower People To Improve Health Through Food | Caroline BeckmanThe special guest on this episode is passionate about creating impact in communities through her innovation. She is Caroline Beckman, the founder and CEO of Nouri a microbiome health company developing consumer products for digestive, immune and brain health. Prior to Nouri, Caroline has founded, advised and invested in over 10 food and beverage companies. Caroline is excited to be introducing her new venture Nouri, a company created to deliver gut health solutions that empower consumers to take a proactive approach to their health.
The podcast is made possible by FoodNiche Inc., mission-driven company focused o...2022-12-0930 min
We Love ScienceEp 18: The Truth about Food - The WorkMeet Julia Olayanju! She is a scientist, educator and thought-leader driving change in the food industry. Her food passion stems from a desire to explain the why--the science behind food--by providing an evidence-based rationale for food choices. Driven by her passion, Julia founded two organizations: FoodNiche and FoodNiche-Ed. Each organization is focused on promoting food and health using different approaches. Through FoodNiche Inc, Julia forms strategic partnerships with food industry leaders and brings together innovators to tackle the problems in our food system. Each year FoodNiche Tech Summit and FoodNiche Global Summit brings hundreds of leaders together. FoodNiche-Ed i...2022-11-2421 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersUnderstanding The Science Behind Cell Cultivated Fish With Dr. CohenMeat we buy at the grocery store in a few years from now may be very different from what many of us grew up with. You may have heard about cell cultivated fish and wondered what it is and how it is created. On this episode we will dive into the science of cell cultivated meat with our special guest Dr. Cohen. He is the R & D Director at Wanda Fish. He has over 15 years of extensive experience in stem cell, genomic engineering, and their applications for the Biomedical and AgTech fields. Prior to Wanda Fish, he led the...2022-11-0438 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersPlant-Based Food Innovation With Elysabeth Alfano _ VegTech™ InvestOn this episode, our special guest is an advocate and investor passionate about advancing plant-based food innovation. She is Elysabeth Alfano, the CEO of VegTech™ Invest , the advisor to the world’s first and only Plant-based Innovation & Climate ETF, EATV. With EATV, VegTech™ Invest has created a completely new impact asset class: plant-based innovation and alternative in the capital markets. The company has also launched the industry benchmark index, VegTech™ Plant-based Innovation & Alternative Proteins Index. Elysabeth is a plant-based industry expert and speaks globally on the intersection of sustainability and
our global food supply system, including recently at the U.N...2022-11-0434 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersLeveraging Knowledge Of Breast Milk For Bio-Functional Protein Innovation With Maya Ashkenazi | Dr. Julia OlayanjuFor centuries, breast milk has been described as the best diet for a new born. Breast milk is known for its protective health benefits. A company is tapping into this knowledge to identify similar protein from other sources. Maolac discovery platform identifies & matches proteins that have more than 95% similarity to breast milk. Their goal is to harness the benefits of mother’s milk by sourcing pre-designed protein complexes found in breast milk from bovine colostrum. To discuss this and more is Dr. Maya Ashkenazi, Founder and CEO Maolac. To learn more about Maolac, visit here: https://www.maolac.com/...2022-10-2138 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersMicroalgae And Alternate Protein Innovation With Yonatan Golan | Dr. Julia OlayanjuMicroalgae are microorganisms which were used as food in ancient civilizations. These microorganisms which are found in seawater or freshwater are capable of performing photosynthesis and have more than 25,000 species identified. On this episode we continue our conversation on alternative protein innovation by discussing microalgae with Yonatan Golan, the Co-founder and CEO of Brevel.
In this episode we will learn the different benefits microalgae has to offer and how this can be leverage to support sustainable and healthy protein consumption. Yonatan has been leading Brevel's growth from a small startup to a global innovative player in the mic...2022-10-0741 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersInnovating Alternate Protein Sources Using Fruit Fly Larvae With Eran GronichThe rapid rate of innovation in the alternate protein space has been quite remarkable. It is important to understand the details of what these innovative companies are doing. As part of the series capturing sustainability focused innovation in food, we will be discussing insect based protein solutions. Our special guest on this episode Eran Gronich, the Founder & CEO at Flying Spark.
To learn more about Flying Spark, visit here: https://www.flyingspark.com/
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FoodNiche ChangemakersLeveraging CRISPR-Based Technology For Early Sex Determination In Poultry, Reducing Waste In Egg ProductionBillions of male chicks are culled every year by poultry farmers, can this be avoided. Our guest on this episode is the founder & CEO of eggXYT Yehuda Elram . eggXYT is a company focused on reducing waste in egg production by leveraging CRISPR-based technology for sex determination, helping farmers determine the sex before the chick is hatched.
In this episode, the sustainability problems eggXYT is trying to solve and the science behind their innovation is discussed. To learn more about eggXYT, visit them here:https://www.eggxyt.com/
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FoodNiche ChangemakersDriving Sustainability and Transparency In Food | Christina LampertTransparency is much needed today as dynamic innovation takes place in the food industry. On this episode, Christina Lampert joins us to discuss this topic in details sharing her story, her work and the future she envisions for the food industry. Lampert is the Director of Growth & Innovation at HowGood and founder at The Sustennial Network. With expertise in data-driven marketing strategies and circular design, Christina helps brands and retailers harness the power of data to build the business case for sustainability.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-lampert-854b0264/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesust...2022-09-0229 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersPlant-Based Alternate Protein Innovation With Dan Reigler | Food + Health TalksAs many more people explore alternate protein sources for different seasons. Innovators are also leveraging their experiences and expertise to uniquely approach alternate protein product development. In this episode the founder and CEO of Karana shares how they are innovating in the space with Jackfruit.
About Guest
Dan Reigler is the Co-Founder of KARANA, a Singapore and US based company that makes meat from whole plants. Always extremely passionate about both food and sustainability, for the last decade he has developed a deep knowledge of the agriculture, food tech, and financial inclusion sect...2022-08-2628 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersOptimizing Health Through Nutrition With Dr. Deanna MinichThis is the final episode of season 2 and in this episode a conversation on optimizing health through nutrition is reshared. For as many that are re-evaluating their wellness goals as we wrap up the first quarter of the year. There are valuable tips shared by Dr. Minich worth listening to.
DR. DEANNA MINICH is a health educator and author with more than twenty years of experience in nutrition, mind-body health, and functional medicine. Dr. Minich holds Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Human Nutrition and Medical Science, respectively, and has lectured extensively throughout the wo...2022-08-1252 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersFermentation & Alternate Protein Innovation With Dr. Jasmin Ravid - Kinoko-TechFermentation is a potent biochemical process that has been used in food production for centuries. Today, scientist are tapping into this powerful process to create nourishing protein products. On this episode, Dr. Jamin Ravid, the Co-founder of Kinoko-Tech joins me to discuss this powerful innovation and the future they envision.
About Dr. Ravin
Dr. Ravid is a scientist and innovator with a Bachelors degree in Nutritional Sciences and a PhD in Plant Sciences. She teamed up with other scientists to create Kinoko-Tech. To learn more about the company, visit here: https://kinoko-tech.com/
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FoodNiche ChangemakersInnovating Egg Production To Reduce Waste & Promote Sustainability -SOOSAs more people look for ways to add nourishing food items to their diet in a way that ensures sustainability for generations to come. Innovators are also working to tackle challenges in our supply chain. Join this conversation with food industry leaders Yael Alter and Efrat Petel of SOOS, where they share their approach to increasing egg production and reducing waste through poultry sex reversal. Yael is an industry veteran and ex-CEO of a global poultry and agricultural projects. She founded SOOS after meeting an innovator and co-founder Nashat Haj Mohammad at an industry event.
Efrat Petel i...2022-07-1536 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersUnderstanding Personalized Nutrition And The Future Of Personalized Medicine With Dr. Mariëtte AbrahamsOn this episode of food and health talks we discussed personalized nutrition in details with the goal of helping audience understand what it is and how it might shape the future of healthcare. Our special guest today is Mariëtte Abrahams is the CEO and founder of Qina an agile consultancy and platform that specializes in Personalized nutrition. Qina's mission is to develop the next generation of nutrition solutions that have a real health impact and benefit all by providing strategic guidance, domain expertise and mixed methodology research. Mariette has been working in the clinical and medical nutrition industry f...2022-07-0140 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersStrategies To Promoting Healthier & Sustainable Food Innovation With Dr TahiriOn this episode we will be discussing food innovation and how we can change the food landscape, opening doors for healthier and sustainable food products. I will be discussing with an expert who also works with innovators to bring new food products to the shelves Dr. Maha Tahiri. Dr Tahiri holds a PhD in nutrition and is best known for developing game-changing strategies that translate science and technology into business opportunities. Currently, Maha is an adjunct professor of Nutrition at Tufts University, and CEO at Nutrition Sustainability Strategies LLC, a boutique consulting firm supporting early-stage start-ups and multibillion-dollar companies ai...2022-06-2435 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersDriving Intelligent Food Innovation With Riana LynnOn this episode, we discuss how by leveraging technology, food companies can learn to integrate ingredients in food products in a way that brings the best outcomes for consumers. Our special for this episode is Riana Lynn. Riana is a biologist turned entrepreneur . She is the founder & CEO at Journey Foods, a food tech company that helps food companies launch better food and monitor portfolios with amazing ease. Prior to her role at Journey foods, she spent 2 years in the Obama White house, worked at Google and her accomplishments have been featured on several platforms such as CNBC, Forbes a...2022-06-1743 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersPrebiotics & Healthier Snack Innovation With Kara Landau RDNThe conversation in this episode builds on earlier conversation on microbiome and overall health with our special guest Kara Landau RDN. Here Kara discusses prebiotics, explains what it is, how it affects our health and how she is innovating to make it easier for people to incorporate prebiotics in their diet.
About Kara Landau
Kara Landau “The Prebiotic Dietitian” is an Australian Registered Dietitian, Author, and Founder of the prebiotic gut health brand - Uplift Food – Good Mood Food, based in New York City, USA.
A previous spokesperson for the Dietit...2022-06-0330 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersSustainability and Food Innovation With Joni Kindwall-MooreOn this episode of Food + Health Talks we discussed sustainability and food innovation with Joni Kindwall-Moore.
About Joni Kindwall-Moore
Joni began her life in rural Oregon. As a young adult, she pursued a career in the sciences earning a degree in Botany from the University of Montana with an emphasis in botanical chemistry and pharmacology. She then went on to complete a second Bachelors's in Nursing from SUNY Binghamton. She had the unique opportunity to work in research labs ranging from soil sciences to neuroscience and ethnopharmacology.
Joni has always been passionate about h...2022-05-2028 min
FoodNiche Changemakers2021 Highlight: How Important Is Gut Health To Overall Health?This is the final episode for the year, and as the COVID-19 pandemic takes a new turn with a rise in the number of COVID-19 cases, wellness is at the forefront of people's minds. On this episode I briefly highlight some of the important conversations we have had this year focused on wellness and the role of food with this. From immune health to reproductive health to mental health, experts point to microbiota and the role of gut health to overall health. This episode highlights these conversations and research work in the field to help listeners better understand what m...2022-05-0611 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersFood Allergy Prevention In Children With Meenal LeleOn this episode of Food + Health Talks we discuss preventing food allergies in children with Meenal Lele as she shares how her personal experience led her on a unique journey.
She is the author of "The Baby and the Biome. She is also the founder & CEO of Lil Mixins, an early allergen introduction solution. Meenal has been a medical researcher for 20 years, and has a chemical engineering and business degree from the University of Pennsylvania.
Meenal is focused on bringing an end to the food allergies that affect 40 million Americans, like her son. In this...2022-05-0629 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersUnderstanding How Food Affects Mental Health - Dr. Uma Naidoo Join us for this conversation on food and the way it affects our mental health with expert: Dr. Naidoo. Dr. Uma Naidoo a Harvard trained nutritional psychiatrist, professional chef and nutrition specialist who wrote the recent national bestselling book, “This is Your Brain on Food.” She founded and directs the first hospital-based Nutritional Psychiatry Service in the United States and is the director of Nutritional and Metabolic Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital and Director of Nutritional & Lifestyle Psychiatry at the MGH Academy while serving on the faculty at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Uma is regarded as the US pioneer in the gr...2022-04-2224 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersImproving Nutrient Density In Food With Dan Kittredge | Bionutrient InstituteMany of us care deeply about the quality of produce we put on the table every day. Some of us are even curious to know what can be done to ensure nutrient dense food products are readily available for purchase when needed. On this episode we will be discussing nutrient dense produce, and how we can ensure nutrient dense food produce is consistently available to us and to our future generation for years to come. My special guest today is Dan Kittredge, he is the Executive Director at the Bionutrient Institute and BioNutrient Food Association, a non-profit whose mission i...2022-04-0828 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersStrategies To Prevent Global Food Crisis Post-COVID-19 - With Richard Lackey, World Food BankFood scarcity was a reality many faced during COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. What are some of the lessons we can learn from this crisis? How can we prevent future problems when disaster strikes? In this conversation, Richard Lackey, Chairman of World Food Bank dives deep into the conversation on how we can learn from this situation and build resilience into our food system.2022-03-2530 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersPersonalized Nutrition : Debunking The Myths, Highlighting The FactsIn this engaging conversation recorded at the Global Food Health Summit, a panel of experts clarify some of the ambiguities that exist when it comes to food and health. The conversations centers around helping people better understand how food impacts theirs and also debunk the prevailing myths that people hold on to.
Conversation was led by Victor Penev, CEO, Edamam; Deanna Minich PhD, Nutrition Expert & Author; Rick Weiss, CEO, Viocare; and Mory Bahr.2022-03-1156 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersLeveraging Artificial Intelligence To Understand Consumer Food Preference - Alon Chen (Tastewise)On this episode we discuss the future of food innovation with our special guest Alon Chen. Alon is the founder of Tastewise: a company that collects billions of data points across social media, recipes and menus to understand consumer needs. Tastewise works with leading food brands to guide intelligent food and beverage innovation. In this episode Alon shares his journey, the work they are doing at Tastewise and shares his insight on consumer behavior and food trends. He discusses the direction of innovation in the food industry as well. 2022-02-2538 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersPromoting Food Self-Sufficiency and Sustainability - Dr. Anabelle Morales-Droz (Fusion Farms)On this episode we will be discussing food innovation approaches that makes fresh farm produce available in areas with limited access . Our special guest is Food Scientist/Pathogenic Microbiologist/Biochemist with a proven record of achievement in government (NASA & USDA), academia, and private industry. A global leader and internationally recognized pathogenic food microbiologist. Food science, food safety/quality, biochemistry, nutrition science, and plant-based/cell-based alternative proteins technologies expert. Experienced, technically strong researcher and hands-on implementer. Additionally, has over eight years of teaching experience at the college level. Bilingual: English and Spanish. 100% whole-foods-plant-based and vegan.2022-02-1149 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersUnderstanding The Importance of Nutrition To Reproductive Health In Women | Dr. Betsy GreenleafOn this episode we will be discussing the impact of nutrition on reproductive health, especially for women. If you have ever wondered how your diet affects your reproductive health at different life stages. Our special guest today dives deep into this topic with us today. She is Dr. Betsy Greenleaf. She is a gynecologist and the first female in the United States to become board certified in Urogynecology. She is a distinguished fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is also a board examiner for the American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is...2022-01-2841 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersOptimizing Your Gut Health With Good Nutrition With Dr. Krista ImreOn this episode we will be expanding our understanding of food and its impact on gut health. If you have been curious to understand how the food you eat impacts your digestive system and overall gut health. It is important to note that the information shared on this episode is for educational purposes only to enhance your knowledge of food and your health.
About Dr. Krista Imre: Naturopathic medicine became the natural choice for Dr. Krista after she struggled with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome as a teenager and was told all she could do was take medications for...2022-01-1432 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersCan We Leverage Technology To Understand Nutrition-Focused Disease Management?| With Mory BahrYou may have seen apps that promise to guide you to make exceptional dining choices to better manage your health challenges. Have you ever been curious about how this really works? Well, you are not the only one. Our special guest Mory Bahr, the Founder & CEO at Personal Remedies will be sharing insights on these innovation with us on this episode. Mory Bahar is an engineer turned innovator as well as an advocate in food and health. He is dedicated to prevention, management and reversal of chronic illnesses through nutrition education. He is the founder and CEO at personal re...2022-01-0742 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersUnderstanding Global Food and Health Innovation Trends With Melanie Bartelme -MintelOn this episode, Melanie Bartelme, Global Food Analyst at Mintel joins us for an engaging conversation on food industry trends. We discussed factors that are driving change in the food industry and how the global pandemic we are experiencing will shape what we see on the grocery shelves in the coming months. We also discussed what the future holds as many of us long to see healthier and sustainable food/beverage products on the shelves.
Melanie Bartelme, a global food analyst at Mintel and also a trendspotter. She is an expert at analyzing data to understand consumer de...2021-12-3146 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersHow To Innovate Food Intelligently Post-COVID-19 CrisisIn the final episode of this season, Julia Olayanju shares her perspective on key factors that have driven change and innovation in the past and how COVID-19 pandemic can serve as a trigger for massive change for a better food system2021-12-0317 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersUnderstanding Food Innovation and Consumer Safety In The US With Dr. Dennis KeefeWith every innovation in food there are policies and regulation that ensures consumer safety in the US, what are these policies? What are steps that innovators must take to ensure consumer safety. In this episode, we discuss with the Director of the Office Of Food Additive Safety at the U.S Food and Drug Administration. This episode include excerpts from the fireside chat that took place at the FoodNiche Global Health Summit last year. In this conversation Dr. Keefe, he shares how they work with innovators to ensure consumer safety and more.2021-11-1923 minFoodNiche ChangemakersAlternate Protein Sources : Innovating Intelligently & Successfully At ScaleIn the past few years we have witnessed innovation in the alternate protein industry with new products emerging on the shelves on a regular basis.
This episode creates opportunity for people to learn more about the different new and innovative sources of protein, potential problems and how to handle them.
This is a panel conversation recorded at the Foodniche Global Health Summit 2021. The panel conversation by a panel of experts includes:
David Benzaquen Partner, Impossible Plants.
Mark Driscoll, Founder and Executive Director, Tasting The Future.
Dr. Anabelle Broadbent, CEO, Verde Ops.
Kristie Middleton, VP...2021-11-051h 06
FoodNiche ChangemakersMalnutrition: Understanding The Problem & How To Tackle It - With Sharman RussellIn this episode we discuss Sharman Russell's research into malnutrition with the goal of understanding how to drive positive change. What is malnutrition? How prevalent is this in our community? What are we doing to tackle the issues? What can parents do to tackle this problem? These questions and more are the focus of this episode. Malnutrition is not something unique to developing countries alone, it is a problem millions of children in America deal with today and it is a problem with need to tackle now.2021-10-0831 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersA Conversation On How Food Brands Are Innovating To Meet Consumer Needs For Healthier Products- Dr. Karin Van Het Hof - PepsiCoAs health awareness increase and more consumers look to optimize their health by paying attention to what they eat, the market place is changing. Reports by persistence market research projected that phytochemical market will grow by 4.7% year over year to a $5.2 billion by 2019, as curiosity and scientific discovery of health benefits of these compounds increase. What does the future hold with regards to beverage innovation? As health awareness increase and consumer preferences shift to favor “good for you” products, how will the industry change in the coming years to integrate phytochemicals and reduce sugar and synthetic additives?
In t...2021-09-2422 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersTackling Childhood Obesity : Practical Steps Anyone Can Take To HelpIn this episode we are discussing the how parents, grandparents, teachers ...everyone can educate and inspire the next generation to make healthier dining choices.
The episode starts by discussing why it is important to prioritize nutrition education. This episode also shares practical steps that can help children learn and make healthier dining choices. Two young boys also joined the conversation to share practical ways parents and teachers can help children learn to make healthier food choices.
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FoodNiche ChangemakersExpert Panel : Food As Medicine - Understanding The Facts And Debunking The MythsYou may have heard the term food as medicine repeatedly and not sure exactly what it means. In this episode you will listen to a panel of experts discuss the fundamental of food and how people can create healthier lives by understanding their body. They will discuss in practical terms how people can learn about their body leveraging technology and how food choices play important role in health outcomes.
This panel conversation was recorded at the FoodNiche Global Health Summit 2021.
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Learn more about food a...2021-08-2752 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersLeveraging Artificial Intelligence To Enhance Personalized Nutrition With Victor ChapelaIn this episode we discuss with an engineer leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance personalized nutrition. In this episode he describes how a personal health challenge led him to starting a company to solve an important problem for him and many others. Our special guest is Victor Chapela, the founder and CEO of Suggestic. (Suggestic.com)
“Victor Chapela has over 25 years of IT experience and entrepreneurship. During this time, he has founded and led 6 technology companies in the United States and Mexico. As the founder and CEO of these companies, he has mainly been involved in the design an...2021-08-1334 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersInnovating Nourishing & Sustainable Snacks With Lisa Curtis
Snacks are something most people look forward to between meals especially earlier in the day. Having nourishing snacks that align with your health goals is always desirable. In this episode, Lisa Curtis shares her journey to building Kulikuli Foods and the future she envisions for the snack industry.
Lisa Curtis is the Founder & CEO of Kuli Kuli, the leading brand pioneering the sustainably sourced superfood moringa. Moringa is a protein-rich leafy green, more nutritious than kale, with anti-inflammatory benefits rivalling turmeric. Kuli Kuli’s moringa powders, bars and wellness shots are su...2021-07-1633 min
Hello Career Guru SalonBridging the Worlds of Academia, Business & Education with Dr. Julia OlayanjuIn this episode of the Hello Career Guru Salon, Suzanna talks with Dr. Julia Olayanju. Dr. Olayanju is a scientist, nutrition education advocate, and entrepreneur --- a change agent. She is passionate about shaping a healthier food future and is known as a leading voice for a healthier future of food. Julia discusses how to conquer new opportunities and face challenges in the workplace. She advises on how to be a strong, efficient female leader and shares what it takes to have a successful startup. Olayanju has had an unique journey growing up in Nigeria, receiving her Ph.D., f...2021-07-0819 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersScientist On A Mission To Tackle The Problem Of Obesity
In this episode, we get a behind the scene look at how people are leveraging technology and scientific knowledge to help people optimize their health through nutrition. Dr. Sherry Zhang, an innovator, and CEO at GenoPalate shares with us the unique approach she is taking to tackling the problem of obesity.
Dr. Zhang is a mother, a scientist, and an entrepreneur. Her passion and love for life and science have taken her far from Northern Asia to America, from studying bacteria, plants to populations of humans, and from researching obesity genetics as a medical college professor...2021-06-1824 min
Tech BitesFoodNiche® Tech SummitCan we use technology to build a healthier food system? And what exactly do we mean by healthier? Is that defined by environmental issues, fair and legal labor practices, or wholesome foods that are good for human bodies? The FoodNiche® Tech Summit this May brings together thought leaders, entrepreneurs, policy-makers, and scientists to try and answer these questions. On this episode of Tech Bites, host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with FoodNiche® Tech Summit Executive Director Julia Olayanju, and Ethan Soloviev, Chief Innovation Officer of HowGood. Episode 236 of Tech Bites is made possible by the generosity of JUST Egg.He...2021-05-1855 min
Tech BitesBack to School with YScooksWill kids eat healthier if it’s a game? Can another digital platform be successful at teaching kids about good food? On this episode of Tech Bites host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with returning guest Julia Olayanju, founder of YScooks, a platform that employs technology to educate and inspire student to make healthier and sustainable dining choices. In partnership with schools and libraries, YScooks advocates for introducing the science of food, environmental issues, food safety and nutrition into educational curriculum K-12.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Tech Bites by becoming a member!2020-08-2047 min
Tech BitesEpisode 186: Young Super CooksKids love tech! Kids hate vegetables! Can a digital platform be successful at teaching kids about good food? On this episode of Tech Bites (@TechBitesHRN) host Jennifer Leuzzi (@MmeSnack) talks with Julia Olayanju, founder of Young Super Cooks, a platform that employs technology to educate and inspire student to make healthier and sustainable dining choices. In partnership with schools, YSCooks advocates for introducing the science of food into educational curriculum K-12. What do students think of it? Adding their voices and experience to the conversation are Natalie, David, Chirstian, and Joshua, students aged eight to twelve years old using...2019-09-2546 min
Tech BitesEpisode 175: Disrupt Food SummitWhat is the best vision for the future of food? If you could define it - how would you achieve it? The Disrupt Food Summit 2019 in New York City, hopes to jump-start actionable conversations around these very topics. On this episode of Tech Bites (@TechBitesHRN) host Jennifer Leuzzi (@MmeSnack) talks with Disrupt Food Summit founder Julia Olayanju Ph.D. and panelist Joshua Siegel of Rubicon VentureCapital, Julie Lerner of 37 Angels, Henry Kasindorf of Remedy Organics, and Alina Zolotareva of AeroFarms. This program was made possible by the generosity of Hearst Ranch (@hearst_ranch_beef), the largest single-source supplier of...2019-05-1549 min