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Connecting Farmers for a Sustainable Future: The Power of Agricultural Networks

In this episode, Robert Saik, CEO of AdvisorPRO, shares how their agricultural network is driving success for farmers by connecting them with experts through their technology platform. Their vision is to build the most credible independent agricultural network, while their mission is to enhance sustainability, profitability, and global food security. Robert emphasizes the importance of…

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Brewing Brilliance: A Look at the Innovators of the Coffee Industry

This podcast episode features Tony Argiropoulos, the Founder of Ambros Coffee Roasters, who shares his insights into the coffee roasting industry. Tony discusses the importance of high-quality beans and how technology has improved consistency and quality in the coffee roasting process. He also shares his entrepreneurial journey and how Ambros Coffee Roasters started three years…

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Creating a Sustainable Food Future: A Look at End-to-End Solutions

In this episode, we speak with Art Bell, President of Kinetic 12, LLC, a consulting firm focused on the food industry. Art shares his insights about how his firm is working towards bringing together various stakeholders in the food industry, including restaurant operators, commercial food service places, distributors, manufacturers, and all partners. We discuss the…

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Staying Ahead of the Curve: Future-Proofing Your Food Business for Success

In this episode of our podcast, we speak with Julien LeBlanc, Founder & President of Blueprint North America, to discuss his extensive experience in the food and beverage industry and how insights from other disrupted sectors can be applied. We delve into important questions about future-proofing the industry and ensure we are asking the right…

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Sustainability and Transparency in the Food Industry: Real Food Takes the Lead

In this episode, we talk with the  President and CEO – Alison Patt, and the Vice President of  Growth and Retention at Thomas Cuisine, a company that is leading the way in sustainable and healthy food practices. Our guest discusses the “real foods initiative,” which drives local sourcing, and sustainability, and views food as medicine…

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From Vineyard to Table: The Importance of a Digital First Approach in Wine

This episode features Dan Dickinson, Executive Vice President & CIO at Areterra Wines Canada! In this episode, we dive into how Areterra is revolutionizing the wine industry through technology and digital thinking. Dan shared his two main objectives: first, to go direct-to-consumer and second, to apply technology and digital thinking in the viticulture process, from…

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Healthy Bites: Exploring Regulations, Nutrition and Recipes in the Food Industry

In this episode, we interview Brian Hofemeier, the Vice President of Government Sales and Education at JTM Food Group. He discusses the government’s regulation of the food industry, the supply chain and ingredient sourcing, and how JTM Food Group provides nutritious food to K12 schools. Brian also explains his role at JTM and how the…

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The Spice of Life: Driving Innovation and Quality in the Chili Industry

In today’s episode, we speak with Travis Day, the Executive Director of the New Mexico Chile Association. We discuss how the association innovates in the chili industry and provides quality products while supporting farmers, growers, and manufacturers. Travis shares the background of NMCA as a non-profit organization supporting the chili industry and its efforts to…

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Harvest to Home: The Quest for Traceable Organic Food

In this episode, we spoke with Jason Freeman, Founder and CEO of Farmer Direct Organic about how they are creating a product that is 100% organic, 100% traceable back to the family farm, and 100% tested for pesticides and herbicides. We discuss offering both gluten and gluten-free options. The company is focused on social justice…

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Exploring the Future of Food, Nutrition, and Innovation Trends in 2023

In this episode, we talk with Marie Wright, President of Creation, Design, and Development at ADM, about the worldwide trends in nutrition and innovation for 2023. Marie leads an extraordinary team of 600 scientists from across the world who are focused on inventing innovative goods. She discusses the flexitarian diet and how it impacts consumers…

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