FoodNiche Changemakers

In 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...

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 d...

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 scienc...

On 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 Urogyn...

On 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 medic...

You 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 innova...

On 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 sustainabl...

In 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 system

With 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 Fo...

In 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 c...

In 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 alon...

As 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 re...

In 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...

You 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 heal...

In 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 an...

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 so...

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 s...