That's A Food Job!

On today's episode we are talking about millwrights that work in the food manufacturing industry, how to become one and career progession as a millwright. Our guest today is Nole Coutrouzas, VP & Business Representative UBC Millwright Local 1916. The Millwright Regional Council (MRC) is composed of thirteen affiliated Local Unions of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC...

In today's episode, we discuss entrepreneurship, sharing your story on social media and perseverance.  Our guest today is Mitch Jacobson, Mitch Jacobsen, CEO of Rviita Energy Tea. Rviita Energy Tea is a clean pick-me-up drink made with caffeine from tea, organic honey, and vitamins, packed in a low carbon footprint, recyclable beverage pouches. Rviita is now a company centered around inspiring oth...

On today's episode, we are talking about what a food processing plant manager does, servant leadership and transitioning into leadership position as a young person.    Our guest is Gavin Johnston, Plant Manager at Veg Pro International Inc and Owner of Redpath Strategies. Vegpro International Inc. is a recognized leader in the innovative farming and processing of lettuce and vegetables. They are k...

On today's episode we are talking about growing a career in food safety,what a day in the life of a FSQA Coordinator/Supervisor looks like and skills recommended to do well in food safety. Our guest today is Neha Mehta, Food Safety Quality Assurance Compliance Coordinator/Supervisor at Maple Leaf Foods. Maple Leaf Foods is leading consumer protein company, making high-quality, innovative products...

Rebecca Bradley is the Chief Marketing Officer at Terra Bioindustries . Terra Bioindustries is a Canada based start-up helping to create a more circular economy with existing supply chain. They make highly sustainable products for the food, fermentation and chemical waste industries all while lowering food waste! Rebecca graduated from the University of Guelph in their Biology/Biological Science p...

In today's episode we are learning about what a dietician is, the different areas that they can work in, the difficulties of finding a role in your field after graduation and food philosophies. Our guest today is Jasmine Kwok, RD. Jasmine is a registered dietitian who is enthusiastic about regulatory affairs and nutrition promotion in retail grocery. She has completed her mandatory Dietetic Intern...

We are covering what's it like to be a food auditor, what it's like being a part of a food audit, how audits are helpful to organizations and the different types. But more importantly, we are talking about building a career in food safety, obtaining training, and how to stand out amongst the crowd when you are going to an interview.  Our guest today is Gordon Hayburn, Vice President of Food Safety...

We are covering finding a career that matches your passions, cultivating innovation, navigating your career in an age of change and the Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN). Our guest today is Michelle Brisebois, Senior Marketing Strategist and Founder of Textrix Consulting Ltd. Textrix has start-ups define marketing strategy, mid size companies boost their SEO through engaging and optimized co...

In today's episode, we are covering building a career in product development, building a leadership mindset, working with other departments and working in upper management positions. But we'll also go deeper on how to become a better food scientist. Our guest today is Sheila Jones PMP - Business Consultant, Coach and Owner of Whicked Results. Their focus is on growing business and people using a d...

We are covering what does a product developer do, advice for students looking to go into product development and paying mind to allergens when to creating products but we'll also go deeper on how to embrace challenges to help you grow.  Liana Yee is a Junior Product Specialist at Export Packers Company Limited. Export Packers is an international importer, exporter and distributor of food commoditi...

In this episode we are covering the importance of energy consumption in the food sector, unique career paths for engineering graduates and working as part of a team. But we'll also go deeper on how to attend tradeshows as a student.  Tanner Behrand, Manager of Funding and Expansion at Edgecom Energy.  Edgecom energy provides energy solutions for businesses in Canada. They help provide the data to...

Graduating with a PhD can sometimes put you in a difficult position when trying to find a job when you graduate. You are highly educated but may not have the work expierence that employers are looking for. Sripad has made it to the other side and understands how both sides of the coin work. In this episode, Sripad talks about his PhD journey, what he does at Arda Inc. and the differences between a...

On this episode, we interview Janice Groenheide, Cheesemaker and Owner of WalkaboutFarm. Join us as we discuss cheesemaking, what a cheesemaker does and misconceptions about the profession.  Janice Groenheide is a cheesemaker and owner of WalkAboutFarm . Janice owns WalkAboutFarm with her husband Rob where they currently milk sheep with the help of the Thunder Oak Cheese Farm to produce 3 differen...

On this episode, we interview Melody Ge, FSQA Director at StarKist Co. and Founder of the Women in Food Safety Group. Join us as we discuss what Melody's career journey, her approach to food safety and learn more about the Women in Food Safety Group. Show Notes https://foodgrads.com/foodgrads-podcast-episode-67

On this episode, we interview Bryan Quoc Le (Ph. D) Food Scientist, Food Industry Consultant and Author. Join us as we discuss what Bryan does as a consultant, completing a PhD and how he approaches experimental design. Show Notes https://foodgrads.com/foodgrads-podcast-episode-66  

On this episode, we interview Doug Alexander, Vice President of Sustainability and Government Relations at Belmont Meats. Join us as we discuss Doug's career transitions, managing failures in a role and advice for those pursuing a career in the manufacturing side of the food industry.  Show Notes   https://foodgrads.com/foodgrads-podcast-ep-65  

On this episode, we interview Abbey Thiel (Ph. D.) Postdoctoral Researcherat Wageningen University and Science Communicator. Join us as we discuss what a post-doctorate research does, what it is like doing a food science PhD and why she decided to start Abbey the Food Scientist. Show Notes   https://foodgrads.com/foodgrads-podcast-ep-64  

On this episode, we interview Jared Kligerman, President of The Think Tank, a full-service communications agency supporting the food industry. Join us as we discuss The Think Tank, Toronto's small food buisness scene and advice for students on how to network authentically. Show Notes   https://foodgrads.com/foodgrads-podcast-episode-63/  

On this episode we are joined with Marcus Washington, Business Development Manager at SGS and Co-Founder of Just4Bars .  Marcus shares his experience transitioning from a food safety master's degree to his full-time job at SGS. He also talks about his entrepenurial journey founding Just4Bars. We'll also discuss the challenges he faced along the way, the skills he's currently working on, and advice...

On this episode we are joined with Sandra Ulewicz, Communications Coordinator at the Ontario Produce Marketing Agency. Together we discuss what a communication coordinator does, misconceptions associated with Ontario produce industry, networking tips and a whole lot more! Show Notes   https://foodgrads.com/foodgrads-podcast-ep-61/    

On episode 60 of the FoodGrads Podcast, we interviewed Lisa Cove, Founder, Packaging & Food Safety Consultant of Co-Motion Packaging Solutions. On this episode Lisa and Veronica talked about: 🎤 Co-Motion Packag ing Solutions 🎤 How Lisa got into the packaging industry despite having a degree in Criminology from Wilfrid Laurier University 🎤 Why you don't have to rush into a career if you are unsu...

On episode 59 of the FoodGrads Podcast, we interviewed Erica Rankin, Founder and CEO of Bro Dough.    On this episode, Erica and Veronica talked about:   🎤 How Brodough started from her time as a bodybuilder 🎤 What it is like being an introvert in the small business space 🎤 How she re-coops during her crazy entrepreneurial journey 🎤 What it is like being in a single person business 🎤 Why Eric...

This week on the FoodGrads Podcast we interviewed Pedro Medina, E.E.- Founder & Chief Data Farmer at Haystack Data Solutions On this episode Pedro and Veronica talked about: 🎤 Haystack and what they aredoing to help food producers, processors and distibutors 🎤 Pedro's career journey 🎤 What is "data" and how it is used in the food industry 🎤 Why he believes the food industry is slow to adopt di...

This week on the FoodGrads Podcast we interviewed Ran Goel, CEO of Fresh City Farms.   On this episode Ran and Veronica talked about:   🎤 How Ran started Fresh City Farms in 2011 after leaving his job as a Wall Street Lawyer 🎤 What he does as a CEO 🎤 Why he believes that home delivery is the way to help fight climate change 🎤 Urban agriculture 🎤 His approach to change   👇 Check out the full...

On episode 56 of the FoodGrads Podcast we interviewed Evonne Chan, Food, Grocery & Nutrition Data Analyst at Pinto. On this episode Evonne and Veronica talked about: 🎤 How got Evonne became a data analyst 🎤 What a data analyst does 🎤 Her self-directed project helped her find a job after graduation 🎤 Skills she is currently trying to improve on write now 🎤 Data communication 🎤 Advice for thos...