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One of the ways we can go behind the scenes of the sustainable food industry is to follow the money and when there’s an investor who puts his money where his health is the conversation gets really interesting. In this episode you’ll hear Mike Fata share his personal health transformation that led him to lose 100 pounds; plus you’ll learn about how he pioneered the hemp seed industry and champions...

Dive into the world of dairy-free cheese, a culinary favorite for many. The horizon of plant-based alternatives is expanding and in this episode we're shining a spotlight on the innovative brand Nuts for Cheese.  Go behind-the-scenes with Margaret Coons, a trailblazing vegan chef entrepreneur, and artisanal cheese creator. Discover her delectable range of dairy-free, organic cheeses and butte...

Looking for a healthy, high-protein, flavour-packed snack? Three Farmers Foods makes really delicious air-popped, allergen-free snacks from Canadian-grown chickpeas, lentils, and fava beans, and yes, they even cover some of them in chocolate! In this episode you'll hear co-founder and CEO Natasha Vandenhurk talk about the role of farmers in the food value chain, the art of flavour formulation, the...

Organic oats for the win! Go behind the scenes with Canada’s first B Corp Certified snack bar brand. Listen as Sheena Russell, the founder of Made With Local, tells Corwin Hiebert about their commitment to making delicious snacks for people and positively impacting the planet. In this episode, you'll learn how they source fresh, better-tasting ingredients from local farmers, how they started at a...

Love coconut? You’re in luck. Listen in as Corwin Hiebert talks with Ben Mand from Harmless Harvest — a wonderful team of people who are deeply committed to sourcing organic ingredients and investing into regenerative farming practices to create better tasting functional plant-based beverages and yogurts. In this episode you’ll learn how sustainable coconut farming, upcycling, zero-waste initiativ...

This is the kickoff episode where Corwin Hiebert talks with Suzie Yorke — the powerhouse entrepreneur behind Love Good Fats, and her latest venture, FourX Better Chocolate.  If you love functional chocolate, you’re going to love listening in as Suzie takes us behind the scenes of the wild world of low-sugar, healthy-fat treats. Besides, as an 11-time Ironman athlete, she knows a thing or two...