FoodTech Stories

Send us Fan Mail Guest Damien Perriman, CCO of eXoZymes, joins host Megan Thomas to talk about eXoZymes origins as a platform biotechnology company to a product-led business. Damien pulls back the curtain on the science behind their metabolic health nutraceutical, the realities of navigating an IPO, and the go-to-market strategy powering their next phase of growth. Support the show Follow FoodTech...

Send us Fan Mail Guest CEO Jordan Schenck joins host Megan Thomas to share how her startup, Flashfood, is turning retailers’ surplus food into savings instead of landfill waste. In this episode, they unpack how quality, affordability, and smart technology come together on the Flashfood platform to cut food waste and put discounted groceries within reach for everyday shoppers. Support the show Foll...

Send us Fan Mail Guest CEO & Founder Kathryn Cook joins host Megan Thomas to talk about her startup NuCicer, a crop improvement and design company that's trying to unlock the full potential of the nutrient-dense chickpea. The episode delves into how NuCicer was shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic and the opportunities that exist in the current crop infrastructure. Support the show Follow FoodTech...

Send us Fan Mail FoodTech pioneer and podcaster Adam Yee joins host Megan Thomas to talk about how the FoodTech landscape is changing. Support the show Follow FoodTech Stories on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. FoodTech Stories is edited by TJG Media.

Send us Fan Mail Guest CEO & Co-Founder Fengmin Gong of Metafoodx joins host Megan Thomas to talk about how his startup's platform is helping universities and restaurants to run more efficiently, reducing food waste in the process. The episode delves into the technology solution that this seed stage firm has crafted, how they're getting input from chefs and operators, and what the commercial k...

Send us Fan Mail Only 1 in 10 American adults get the recommended daily amount of fruits and vegetables each day. What if an in-home gardening system enabled by AI could change that? Gardyn Founder & CEO FX Rouxel joins the podcast to discuss how his company is helping people to grow fresh produce year round in their homes. Plus, we discuss the importance of aesthetics in addition to system de...

Send us Fan Mail Is upcycling about to have its moment? With renewed focus on the global ingredient supply chain, what role can companies like NETZRO play in connecting food processors and brand builders? Sue Marshall, the Founder and CEO of Twin Cities-based NETZRO, joins host Megan Thomas to discuss how her firm has designed processing equipment specifically for upcycling, how it is connecting l...

Send us Fan Mail 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 train...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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.  Support the show! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2319920/supporters/new   Podcast listeners in the US & NZ can get 20% o...

Send us Fan Mail 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 diffi...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Support the show! https://www.buzzsprout.com/231992...

Send us Fan Mail 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 m...

Send us Fan Mail 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, an...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Support the show Follow FoodTech Stories o...

Send us Fan Mail 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 learni...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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....

Send us Fan Mail 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 rol...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Support the show Follow FoodTech Stories on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. FoodTech Stories is...

Send us Fan Mail 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 crea...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Support t...

Send us Fan Mail Guest Kelly Bristow, Global Nutrition Lead for Bayer, joins host Megan Thomas to talk about the intersection of nutrition, farming, and food security. Bristow shares how her unique background, from sampling nonfat cheese for a dairy council to counseling patients to designing nutritious meal programs for students, informs her work crafting nutrition policy for a major agriculture...

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to connect investors and startups? Guest Hunter Young, Head of Capital at the Center for Entrepreneurial Development, joins host Megan Thomas to discuss how the Research Triangle Park (RTP) region is answering this question. From his view on emerging sectors in the area, to how his organization connects startups and investors, to the role that Raleigh-Durham's ma...

Send us Fan Mail This episode digs into how New Zealand, a nation of five million people and the world's largest exporter of dairy products, has taken a "Yes, and..." approach to expanding its food system by embracing emerging FoodTech applications and products.  Katy Bluett, the Executive Director of Future Food Aotearoa joins host Megan Thomas to discuss the strategies the organization has used...