Discover how SaskTel is revolutionizing agriculture through agtech innovation in this episode of Future Food cast. Heather Claire, Manager of Smart Agriculture, highlights SaskTel’s role in enabling IoT solutions like GPS livestock tracking, soil sensors, and solar-powered robots for precision farming. Learn how no-till farming in Saskatchewan reduces carbon emissions and produces sustainable crops like lentils and wheat with a 67% lower carbon footprint than global…

Discover the future of food in this episode featuring Hendrik Kaye., CEO of Esencia Foods, a German company revolutionizing vegan meat and vegan fish production. Learn how their innovative mycelium-based solid-state fermentation process creates natural, clean-label alternative proteins with superior texture. This episode dives into the science behind fungi-based protein, the natural food production methods Essentia Foods employs using food side streams, and their mission to create sustainable…

Stacy Pyett: This episode features Stacy Pyett, Program Manager at Wageningen University & Research (Netherlands), discussing the urgent need for a global protein transition to address climate change. With 25-33% of greenhouse gas emissions linked to food systems—primarily from livestock—she highlights the importance of shifting toward plant-based diets for sustainability. Wageningen UR, a leader in life sciences and food innovation, combines academic…

Discover how Switzerland leads global food innovation in this episode of Future Food Cast. Christina Senn Jacobson, CEO of Swiss Food and Nutrition Valley, unpacks Switzerland’s 14-year reign as the world’s most innovative nation and its role in pioneering sustainable food systems. Learn how collaborative ecosystems—startups, corporations, academia, and governments—are tackling climate change, food insecurity, and…

Discover how blockchain technology revolutionizes the global food supply chain in this episode of Future Food Cast. Blockchain expert Pankhuri Bansal from the United Nations unveils its transformative role in boosting traceability, reducing corruption, and empowering small farmers through tokenization. Learn how integrating AI, IoT, and blockchain fosters a circular economy, minimizes waste, and enhances sustainability….

In this episode, we explore the transformative impact of precision irrigation on sustainable agriculture with Mike Hemman, SVP of North America at Netafim. We discuss the importance of water conservation, the science behind precision irrigation, and Netafim’s innovative circular economy model. Tune in to discover the latest innovations in agriculture technology and how precision irrigation…

Explore the dynamic shifts in today’s food industry featuring food retail expert Nancy Joe Seatan, President at Seaton Food Consultants, LLC . Dive into the surge of private label brands overtaking national competitors, pandemic-driven changes in consumer habits, and how supply chain disruptions have reshaped grocery retail. Learn why sensory analysis is critical for product…

Discover the innovative world of cultivated meat with Riley Jackson, Head of Partnerships and Marketing from Ivy Farm Technologies. Learn about the benefits of reduced environmental impact, improved animal welfare, and increased food safety. Explore the intersection of traditional farming and alternative protein production, and understand the science behind genetic editing.