That's A Food Job!

On episode 31 we interviewed Kim Chackal , Director of Sales & Marketing at Equifruit . Equifruit is (Un)officially the most "extra" Fairtrade-certified banana brand out there. They are Fairtrade fruit importer and marketer that makes social impact as appetizing as pop culture. In this episode Kim and Veronica talked about: Equifruit 's story  and how they came to. What exactly fairtrade is Why co...

On episode 30 of the FoodGrads, we interviewed Lori Nikkel, the Chief Executive Officer of Second Harvest, Canada's largest food rescue charity. They recover fresh, unsold food to protect the environment and provide immediate hunger relief.  In this episode Lori and Veronica spoke about: Lori's role at Second Harvest All the amazing things that they do from rescuing food to developing training How...

On episode 29 of the FoodGrads podcast Veronica interviewed Marc Wall, VP of Sales and Co-owner of Sandy Shore Farms Limited, Canada's largest grower and shipper of fresh asparagus.  In this episode we talked about: The history of Sandy Shore Farms How his family immigrated to Canada What Marc does as a VP sales Why he decided to come back to the family farm despite going out of province for unive...

On episode 28 of the FoodGrads Podcast Veronica interviewed Rachel Odolski , a flavourist in Training at the Prinova Group. Prinova is a leading supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing for the food, beverage and nutrition industries. In this episode Rachel and Veronica talked about: How Rachel got into flavours when she went to school for nursing The Prinova USA group The tools used to cr...

On episode 27 of the FoodGrads Podcast Veronica interviewed Anthony Bassey. Anthony Bassey is a Ph. D. research student at the National Center of Meat Quality and Safety Control, College of Food Science and Technology, Nanjing Agricultural University where he studies meat microbiology. In this episode Anthony and Veronica talked about: The graduate school experience What it is like being a researc...

On episode 26 of the FoodGrads I interviewed Jennifer Shrubsole, Jennifer is a dietitian-nutritionist who has worked with clients at hospitals from the greater Vancouver area and Calgary. Her extensive experience in dealing with patients with gastric or pancreatic cancer, irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease. Jennifer also writes for NaturallyNu her personal blog where she share...

On episode 25 I interviewed Luna Guiot, Brewing Quality Assurance Analyst with Labatt Breweries of Canada. Labatt's is one of Canada's leading brewers and has a portfolio of more than 60 beers with nine breweries across Canada. Their brands include Budwiser, Stella Artois and Alexander Keith's. On this episode Luna gave me the run down on what she does as a Quality Analysis and the taste propertie...

Welcome to episode 24 of the FoodGrads podcast  on this episode I interviewed Katrina Pukitis, Winery Laboratory Technician with Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate. Jackson-Triggs Estate Winery produces a wide variety of wines which include Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and so so much more more. On this episode Katrina and I talked covered a lot of topics...

On episode 23 of the FoodGrads Podcast I interviewed Chefs Warren Ford and Riley Bennett professors and course coordinators at George Brown College in Toronto, Ontario. Today they are here to introduce the college's unique Honors Bachelor of Commerce (Culinary Management) which combines foundational culinary skills with operational skills like accounting, finance, operations and food theory. Show...

Welcome to episode 22 of the FoodGrads Podcast on this week's podcast, I interviewed Professors Lori Stahlbrand and Caitlin Scott of George Brown College in Toronto, Ontario. They are here to introduce the college's NEW Honours Bachelor of Food Studies degree which combines culinary arts and a comprehensive food studies curriculum. It is the first of its kind in Canada and is meant to bring a new...

On episode 21 of the FoodGrads Podcast I interviewed Danielle Szostak the Director of Product Development at Give and Go Prepared Foods Give, Canadian manufacturer of premium frozen, thaw and sell baked goods. In this episode, Danielle and I talked about: What a Director of Product Devlopment does at Give and Go Foods The benefits of an MBA Give and Go Food Product Lines What Danielle finds the fu...

On episode 20 of the FoodGrads Podcast Veronica interviewed Danielle Collins, Economic Development Policy Analyst at Ontario Federation of Agriculture.⁠ ⁠ In this episode, Danielle and Veronica talked about: ⁠ Her career journey⁠ from Neuroscience to Economic Development⁠ What is a policy and it's importance to communities ⁠ How being a TA is a really rewarding experience⁠ The FeedingYourFuture ca...

On episode 19 of the FoodGrads Podcast I interviewed Michelle Lang, Food Scientist and soon to be graduate of Niagara College's Culinary Innovation and Food Science, Product Development program. Not to mention a serial innovator who has ran a few of her own businesses. In this episode, Michelle and I talked about: Her career journey Her experience at Niagara College both as a student and teaching...

On episode 18 of the FoodGrads Podcast I interviewed Trish Paterson the CEO of Copper Branch. Copper Branch is a 100% Plant-Based Quick-Serve restaurant chain with a mission to empower, energize, and make people feel their best. Established in Montreal, Canada they have locations across Canada and recently have expanded to Nashville and Europe. On this week's episode Trish and I talked about: Copp...

On episode 17 of the FoodGrads Podcast, I interviewed Fatema Bastawala, a Quality Assurance and HACCP Specialist at Toppits Foods. Toppits Foods is an importer and supplier of frozen foods to the Canadian foodservice, retail and manufacturing industries, specializing in seafood. In this episode Fatema and I talked about: Her career journey starting with her co-op program at Centennial College What...

On episode 16 of the FoodGrads Podcast, I interviewed Karen Cardona Founder and Owner of True Leaves Consulting. True Leaves Consulting is a consulting agency with the goal of helping bring food and beverage products to the masses. Whether it's finding reliable suppliers, crafting the perfect recipe or developing compliant product labels. True Leaves Consulting is there to help. In this episode Ka...

On episode 15 of the FoodGrads podcast, Veronica interview's Ridhima Phukan, an Associate Product Developer at Danone.⁠ ⁠In this episode we learn about:⁠  Ridhima's role as a product developer on ready to drink products specifically coffee and coffee creamers Ridhima's experiences travelling during her undergraduate career How to communicate with people of all different backgrounds How important i...

On episode 14 of the FoodGrads podcast, Veronica is interviewed by Anjali Patel aboout her university experience.⁠ ⁠In this episode we learn about:⁠  Veronica's journey into the food industry⁠  What is like being a graduate student in a non-food science program⁠  Veronica's research on emulsions ⁠  School options in high school for students interested in food science ⁠ In this episode Anjali sat d...

On this week's podcast we interview Bernard Verkaaik, the Founder and Operating Manager of the Greater Goods, a food industry consultancy based in Toronto,Ontario. In this episode we talk about: The Greater Goods  How supermarkets working in terms of "listing a product", What the difference is between a broker and distributor Things exciting Bernard about the food industry right now Futurepeneurs...

Welcome to episode 12 of the FoodGrads podcast, the podcast where we explore careers in the food, beverage and hospitality industries. On this week's podcast I interview Sarah Condruk a Marketing Coordinator at Give and Go Prepared Foods. Give and Go Foods is a Canadian manufacturer of premium frozen, thaw and sell baked goods. Give & Go produces a wide range of dessert and sweet baked goods that...

Welcome to episode 11 of the FoodGrads podcast. The podcast where we explore the fascinating career paths of professionals in the food, beverage and hospitality industries. I'm your host Veronica Hislop a molecular science graduate student and career partner with FoodGrads. I am super excited to share this week's podcast because I am talking with Dr. Amy Proux the Academic Program Coordinator of C...

On this week's episode I interviews Amelia Laplante a Research and Development Scientist at Yoso. A family run business creating dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan yogurts and spreads in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. They are also the creators of Canada's first oat yogurt- which is a pretty exciting! On this episode Amelia tells me about how fun her role is an R&D scientist at plant-based company and th...

Welcome to episode 9 of the FoodGrads podcast. This week on the podcast I have my first ever podcast guest who works in the Cannabis space- Aylene Peter the QA/RA liaison at the Canopy Growth Corporation . Canopy Growth Corporation , is a cannabis company based in Smiths Falls, Ontario . They have a huge brand portfolio with products that include both recreational and medicinal marijuana products....

Welcome to episode 8 of the FoodGrads podcast. The podcast where we explore careers in the food, beverage and hospitality industries. I'm your host Veronica Hislop a molecular science graduate student and career partner with FoodGrads. This week's episode is a special one because I am sharing a conversation from Nicole and Dr. Darin Detwiler, LP.D., M.A.Ed., the Assistant Dean of Academic and Facu...

Welcome to episode 7 of the FoodGrads Podcast, this week I interview Victor Muliyil the Technical Director of the Risk Optimization Resource Centre. This centre is a technical group of highly qualified and experienced industry professionals in the food/feed/cannabis and pharmaceutical sectors. This centre offers multi-media, adult learning format, tool kit based training, risk assessment, auditor...