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Microalgae And Alternate Protein Innovation With Yonatan Golan | Dr. Julia Olayanju Oct 07, 2022

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Microalgae are microorganisms which were used as food in ancient civilizations. These microorganisms which are found in seawater or freshwater are capable of performing photosynthesis and have more than 25,000 species identified. On this episode we continue our conversation on alternative protein innovation by discussing microalgae with Yonatan Golan, the Co-founder and CEO of Brevel.

In this episode we will learn the different benefits microalgae has to offer and how this can be leverage to support sustainable and healthy protein consumption. Yonatan has been leading Brevel's growth from a small startup to a global innovative player in the microalgae industry, raising more than $9M and winning various awards and global recognition. Prior to Brevel, he co-founded and managed a food co-op with more than 400 member-workers for 4 years between 2012-2016 and led it through its profitability and growth stages. He holds an MSc in biophysics with a publication in Nature on his work in immune T-cells physics.

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Driving Sustainability and Transparency In Food | Christina Lampert Sep 02, 2022

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Transparency is much needed today as dynamic innovation takes place in the food industry. On this episode, Christina Lampert joins us to discuss this topic in details sharing her story, her work and the future she envisions for the food industry. Lampert is the Director of Growth & Innovation at HowGood and founder at The Sustennial Network. With expertise in data-driven marketing strategies and circular design, Christina helps brands and retailers harness the power of data to build the business case for sustainability.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-lampert-854b0264/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesustennial/?hl=en

Plant-Based Alternate Protein Innovation With Dan Reigler | Food + Health Talks Aug 26, 2022

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As many more people explore alternate protein sources for different seasons. Innovators are also leveraging their experiences and expertise to uniquely approach alternate protein product development. In this episode the founder and CEO of Karana shares how they are innovating in the space with Jackfruit.

About Guest

Dan Reigler is the Co-Founder of KARANA, a Singapore and US based company that makes meat from whole plants. Always extremely passionate about both food and sustainability, for the last decade he has developed a deep knowledge of the agriculture, food tech, and financial inclusion sectors.

In 2018 after connecting with co-founder, Blair Crichton, the two were inspired by a mutual love of the rising food tech space and biodiversity to start KARANA in Singapore. Just three years later, it has a suite of jackfruit based "meat" products available in two international cities with a third launch upcoming later in 2021.

Dan has a BA in International Studies from the University of North Carolina and an MBA from Columbia Business School.

The podcast is made possible by FoodNiche Inc., mission-driven company focused on creating a healthier food system through strategic partnerships and educative programming. To learn more about our conferences and other offerings visit: Foodnicher.com ------ For more Food + Health Talks Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ------ To expand nutrition education in your school visit: foodniche-ed.com ------- To attend exceptional food industry conferences, discover and network with food industry change makers visit: foodnicher.com ------ To connect with Food + Health Talks host Dr. Julia Olayanju visit: juliaolayanju.com or connect with her on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter @juliaolayanju #food #foodinnovation #foodindustry #foodhealth #juliaolayanju

Fermentation & Alternate Protein Innovation With Dr. Jasmin Ravid - Kinoko-Tech Jul 29, 2022

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Fermentation is a potent biochemical process that has been used in food production for centuries. Today, scientist are tapping into this powerful process to create nourishing protein products. On this episode, Dr. Jamin Ravid, the Co-founder of Kinoko-Tech joins me to discuss this powerful innovation and the future they envision.

About Dr. Ravin

Dr. Ravid is a scientist and innovator with a Bachelors degree in Nutritional Sciences and a PhD in Plant Sciences. She teamed up with other scientists to create Kinoko-Tech. To learn more about the company, visit here: https://kinoko-tech.com/

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The podcast is made possible by FoodNiche Inc., mission-driven company focused on creating a healthier food system through strategic partnerships and educative programming.

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Innovating Egg Production To Reduce Waste & Promote Sustainability -SOOS Jul 15, 2022

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As more people look for ways to add nourishing food items to their diet in a way that ensures sustainability for generations to come. Innovators are also working to tackle challenges in our supply chain. Join this conversation with food industry leaders Yael Alter and Efrat Petel of SOOS, where they share their approach to increasing egg production and reducing waste through poultry sex reversal. Yael is an industry veteran and ex-CEO of a global poultry and agricultural projects. She founded SOOS after meeting an innovator and co-founder Nashat Haj Mohammad at an industry event.

Efrat Petel is an author of "The Integrated Table" and the Managing Director of SOOS in US. To learn more about SOOS visit them here: http://www.soos.org.il/

Understanding Personalized Nutrition And The Future Of Personalized Medicine With Dr. Mariëtte Abrahams Jul 01, 2022

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On this episode of food and health talks we discussed personalized nutrition in details with the goal of helping audience understand what it is and how it might shape the future of healthcare. Our special guest today is Mariëtte Abrahams is the CEO and founder of Qina an agile consultancy and platform that specializes in Personalized nutrition. Qina's mission is to develop the next generation of nutrition solutions that have a real health impact and benefit all by providing strategic guidance, domain expertise and mixed methodology research. Mariette has been working in the clinical and medical nutrition industry for over 20 years. She holds a BSc in Nutrition & Dietetics, an MBA and a PhD. She currently lives in sunny Portugal with her husband and two children. Visit Qina at https://www.qina.tech/

Strategies To Promoting Healthier & Sustainable Food Innovation With Dr Tahiri Jun 24, 2022

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On this episode we will be discussing food innovation and how we can change the food landscape, opening doors for healthier and sustainable food products. I will be discussing with an expert who also works with innovators to bring new food products to the shelves Dr. Maha Tahiri. Dr Tahiri holds a PhD in nutrition and is best known for developing game-changing strategies that translate science and technology into business opportunities. Currently, Maha is an adjunct professor of Nutrition at Tufts University, and CEO at Nutrition Sustainability Strategies LLC, a boutique consulting firm supporting early-stage start-ups and multibillion-dollar companies aiming to improve the food system. Previously Maha was Chief Health & Wellness Officer at General Mills. To work with learn more visit here>>https://nutritionsustainability.com/

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The podcast is made possible by FoodNiche Inc., mission-driven company focused on creating a healthier food system through strategic partnerships and educative programming.

To learn more about our conferences and other offerings visit: Foodnicher.com

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For more Food + Health Talks Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-health-talks-with-dr-julia-olayanju/id1567321072

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To expand nutrition education in your school visit: foodniche-ed.com

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To attend exceptional food industry conferences, discover and network with food industry change makers visit: foodnicher.com

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Host To connect with Food + Health Talks host Dr. Julia Olayanju visit: juliaolayanju.com or connect with her on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter @juliaolayanju

Driving Intelligent Food Innovation With Riana Lynn Jun 17, 2022

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On this episode, we discuss how by leveraging technology, food companies can learn to integrate ingredients in food products in a way that brings the best outcomes for consumers. Our special for this episode is Riana Lynn. Riana is a biologist turned entrepreneur . She is the founder & CEO at Journey Foods, a food tech company that helps food companies launch better food and monitor portfolios with amazing ease. Prior to her role at Journey foods, she spent 2 years in the Obama White house, worked at Google and her accomplishments have been featured on several platforms such as CNBC, Forbes and others.

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