FoodNiche Changemakers

On 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 fo...

On 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® r...

The 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.

This 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, wha...

Managing 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...

The 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...

Meat 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...

On 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 th...

For 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 sourci...

Microalgae 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. ...

The 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...

Billions 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 problem...

Transparency 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-driv...

As 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 U...

Fermentation 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 Bachel...

As 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....

On 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 n...

On 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...

On 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 port...

The 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 Diet...

On 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...

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 t...

On 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 bu...

Many 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...

Food 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.