Best Elysabeth Alfano Podcasts (2025)

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To Be Continued 8:14

2d ago8:14

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Elysabeth is taking a break from recording the Plantbased Business Hour this summer while she is away enjoying her travels and will be back in the fall with more episodes! Subscribe! For plant-based media/branding consulting and public speaking, reach out at [email protected]. For more information, visit ElysabethAlfano.com. For more in…

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Canada’s Food Inflation Spikes, Investors & Innovators with Elysabeth Alfano, CEO of VegTech™ Invest 51:19

17d ago51:19

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The episode kicks off with breaking economic news: while Canada’s overall inflation slowed to 2.3% in March, food inflation surged to a staggering 3.2%—a monthly jump not seen since 1983. Sylvain attributes the spike to Ottawa’s counter-tariffs, rising ingredient costs, and shifting sourcing strategies as Canadian grocers de-Americanize their suppl…

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To Be Continued 8:14

2d ago8:14

8:14

Elysabeth is taking a break from recording the Plantbased Business Hour this summer while she is away enjoying her travels and will be back in the fall with more episodes! Subscribe! For plant-based media/branding consulting and public speaking, reach out at [email protected]. For more information, visit ElysabethAlfano.com. For more in…

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Live from SIAL Show in Toronto: Canada’s Post-Election Food Policy, Trade Barriers & Exports and guest Martin Lavoie, President & CEO of Groupe Export Agroalimentaire Québec 59:38

3d ago59:38

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n Season 5 of The Food Professor Podcast, Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois take listeners inside the bustling SIAL Food Innovation Show in Toronto, bringing fresh insights on global food trends and the shifting dynamics of agri-food trade. The episode kicks off with their live reflections on the show floor, surrounded by global exhibitors…

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Corporate Lawyer Turned Vegan Book Author: Christine Mott 1:04:58

10d ago1:04:58

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What would make a corporate lawyer write a children's book about the New York City Zoo owl, Flaco, that escaped to freedom? Join The Plantbased Business Hour and Awesome Vegans Podcast for an in depth conversation with Christine Mott about her new book, Flaco’s flight and plight and the power of children's books. Subscribe! For plant-based media/br…

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Corporate Lawyer Turned Vegan Book Author: Christine Mott 1:04:58

10d ago1:04:58

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What would make a corporate lawyer write a children's book about the New York City Zoo owl, Flaco, that escaped to freedom? Join The Plantbased Business Hour and Awesome Vegans Podcast for an in depth conversation with Christine Mott about her new book, Flaco's flight and plight and the power of children's books. Subscribe! For plant-based media/br…

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Canada's Missing Agri-Food Election Agenda, RoundUp for Roundup and Jake Karls, Co-Founder & Chief Rainmaker, Mid-Day Squares 54:02

10d ago54:02

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In Season 5, Episode 33 of The Food Professor Podcast, hosts Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois deliver a dynamic episode split between urgent food policy news and an in-depth interview with Jake Karls, Co-Founder and Chief Rainmaker of the powerhouse better-for-you brand Mid-Day Squares. Kicking off with the news segment, Sylvain and Micha…

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What's Next for Oatly? With Julie Kunen, Co-Lead Global Sustainability 46:58

24d ago46:58

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Julie Kunen, Co-Lead Global Sustainability and Senior Director of Regenerative Agriculture Director, discusses what is next for Oatly and the sustainability successes and targets for 2030. Subscribe! For plant-based media/branding consulting and public speaking, reach out at [email protected]. For more information, visit ElysabethAlfano…

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What's Next for Oatly? With Julie Kunen, Co-Lead Global Sustainability 46:58

24d ago46:58

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Julie Kunen, Co-Lead Global Sustainability and Senior Director of Regenerative Agriculture Director, discusses what is next for Oatly and the sustainability successes and targets for 2030. Subscribe! For plant-based media/branding consulting and public speaking, reach out at [email protected]. For more information, visit ElysabethAlfano…

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North American Trade Lawyer Mark Warner on Tariffs, Trade & Trump: A Global Food Fight Begins 59:22

24d ago59:22

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In this power-packed episode of The Food Professor Podcast, hosts Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois bring listeners up to speed on one of the most complex and fast-moving stories in the global food and agriculture sector: the unfolding international tariff war. Appropriately titled “The Global Tariff War Edition,” this episode features a t…

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What Is Trending in ETFs? With Victor Werny of Cboe 29:56

25d ago29:56

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Victor Werny, Head of North American Exchange Traded Products for Cboe, joins the CEO of VegTech Invest, Elysabeth Alfano, to discuss the growing trends in ETFs. VegTech Invest’s Upside & Impact podcast features the CEO of VegTech Invest, Elysabeth Alfano, as she speaks with guests in the green finance and impact investing sectors. Tune in to learn…

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Tariffs, Trade, and Terroir: Trump's Liberation Day global earthquake, guest Michelle Wasylyshen, President & CEO, Ontario Craft Wineries 49:53

1M ago49:53

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This episode of The Food Professor Podcast brings together global trade drama and local wine opportunity. In the opening news segment, Michael and Sylvain react to the latest trade bombshell from Donald Trump: sweeping new tariffs aimed at dozens of countries, with Canada & Mexico left off—for now. They dig into how this could reshape the Canadian …

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10 Years of Liberal Ag Policy, Body Cams & guest Chef Tuệ Nguyễn 53:34

1M ago53:34

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In the latest episode of The Food Professor Podcast, we dive into a wide range of topics, from international trade tensions to the evolving role of social media in the culinary world. We kick off the episode with the announcement that Canada will be the country of honour at the SIAL Food Innovation Show, reflecting on the importance of celebrating …

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Foods System Shift By the Numbers with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois 51:19

1M ago51:19

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Professor and Senior Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab, Dr. Sylvain Charlebois discusses the growing need for food system transformation and the structure that will allow for a rapid shift to take place on this new episode of The Plantbased Business Hour. Subscribe! For plant-based media/branding consulting and public speaking, reach out at e…

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Foods System Shift By the Numbers with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois 51:19

1M ago51:19

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Professor and Senior Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab, Dr. Sylvain Charlebois discusses the growing need for food system transformation and the structure that will allow for a rapid shift to take place on this new episode of The Plantbased Business Hour. Subscribe! For plant-based media/branding consulting and public speaking, reach out at e…

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Can Shareholders Take on the Meat Industry? With Kevin O'Neal Smith of Adasina Social Capital 53:44

1M ago53:44

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Historically, oil and gas, pharmaceutical and tobacco industries have been hard to budge. Now under fire for extractive practices is the meat industry. Can shareholders be successful in taking on the meat industry? Impact Strategist, Kevin O'Neal-Smith, of Adasina Social Capital explains. VegTech Invest’s Upside & Impact podcast features the CEO of…

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China Tariffs Dramatic Impact, McDonald's Takes Another Run at a Veggie Burger & WeCook's Fresh Meal Revolution with Michel Gagné, CEO 52:11

1M ago52:11

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In this episode of The Food Professor Podcast, hosts Michael LeBlanc and Sylvain Charlebois take on some of the hottest topics, shaking up the Canadian food industry. There's plenty to discuss, from McDonald's latest attempt to crack the plant-based market with a new veggie burger to the disruptive impact of China's tariffs on Canadian seafood and …

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Loblaw T's Off on Trump Tariffs, China and Europe Hit Back Creating Risks & Opportunities, guest Smoke's Poutinerie President & COO Mark Cunningham 1:10:10

2M ago1:10:10

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In this episode of The Food Professor podcast, hosts Michael LeBlanc and Sylvain Charlebois tackle pressing issues in Canada's food industry before interviewing Mark Cunningham, President and Chief Operating Officer of Smoke's Poutinerie. The episode begins with the hosts discussing Loblaw's decision to place "T" labels on products affected by tari…

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Department of Defense Invests Heavily in Food Innovation. Why? 23:20

2M ago23:20

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In this episode of Upside & Impact: Investing for Change, VegTech Invest CEO and host Elysabeth Alfano discusses why the U.S. Department of Defense has been investing heavily in food innovation. VegTech Invest’s Upside & Impact podcast features the CEO of VegTech Invest, Elysabeth Alfano, as she speaks with guests in the green finance and impact in…

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Trump Tariff Attack Reality, Grading Canada's Response and Special Guest Industry Icon John Pigott, CEO of Morrison Lamothe 58:21

2M ago58:21

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The latest episode of The Food Professor Podcast delivers a timely and insightful discussion on the state of Canadian agriculture, the impact of Trump's tariffs, which Canadian politicians had the best response to, and what it means for the food industry. Hosts Michael LeBlanc and Sylvain Charlebois break down new trade restrictions' economic and p…

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Why Is The Department of Energy Investing in Food Innovation? With Mike Messersmith of Tender Food 1:01:10

2M ago1:01:10

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Why is the Department of Energy investing in food innovation? Mike Messersmith, CEO of Tender Food, shares how and why they got a grant from the Department of Energy. Subscribe! For plant-based media/branding consulting and public speaking, reach out at [email protected]. For more information, visit ElysabethAlfano.com. For more informa…

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Why Is The Department of Energy Investing in Food Innovation? With Mike Messersmith of Tender Food 1:01:10

2M ago1:01:10

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Why is the Department of Energy investing in food innovation? Mike Messersmith, CEO of Tender Food, shares how and why they got a grant from the Department of Energy. Subscribe! For plant-based media/branding consulting and public speaking, reach out at [email protected]. For more information, visit ElysabethAlfano.com. For more informa…

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Nova Scotia Breakthrough, Plant-Based Egg's Moment, Buy Canadian Movement, Quebec's Nerve 41:50

2M ago41:50

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Prepare for a jam-packed episode of The Food Professor Podcast as hosts Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois break down the latest food and retail industry trends shaping today's market. 🔹 Trump's Tariff Talk – How will potential U.S. tariffs impact Canadian food exports and the broader economy? The hosts discuss the uncertainty surrounding t…

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Do You or Your Clients Have Money Trauma? With Ali Motroni of Align Impact 41:02

2M ago41:02

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Client Experience Director, Ali Motroni, discusses money trauma and scarcity mindset and how to flip the switch for you and your clients. VegTech Invest’s Upside & Impact podcast features the CEO of VegTech Invest, Elysabeth Alfano, as she speaks with guests in the green finance and impact investing sectors. Tune in to learn up-to-date stats and ne…

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Elon's DOGE Eggs Along Bird Flu, KFC Crosses the Road to Texas, the World Needs Ukranian Ag, & Food Politics & Consumer Trust: A Deep Dive with CHFA's CEO & President Aaron Skelton 58:55

2M ago58:55

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The latest The Food Professor Podcast episode dives deep into the regulatory landscape shaping Canada's natural health product sector. Hosts Michael LeBlanc and Sylvain Charlebois sit down with Aaron Skelton, President and CEO of the Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA), to discuss pressing industry challenges and opportunities. With 82% of Cana…

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Premiers Milk Run in Washington, Buy Canadian Movement, and guest Karen Proud, President and Adjudicator, Office of the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct 55:27

3M ago55:27

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In this episode of The Food Professor Podcast, we welcome Karen Proud, the inaugural President and Adjudicator of the newly established Office of the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct (OGSCC). With an extensive background in industry leadership, policy, and regulatory affairs—including past roles as President & CEO of Fertilizer Canada and COO at Food…

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Food Innovation EATV ETF Q4 Results with Portfolio Manager, Dr. Sasha Goodman 29:38

3M ago29:38

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Portfolio Manager of EATV, Dr. Sasha Goodman discusses the EATV ETF’s Q4 results and explains the benefits of diversifying one’s portfolio to include exposure to the global food and materials transformation. Specifically, he illustrates that EATV invests in high growth companies offered at low growth prices. EATV is diversified across the entire su…

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Trump Tariff Turmoil, RFK JR Ag Agenda, Roll Up The Rim Returns & Post-Tariff Future of the Canadian Food Trade 48:00

3M ago48:00

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Michael LeBlanc and Sylvain Charlebois break down the most pressing food and trade stories this week on The Food Professor Podcast, which is making waves across Canada and beyond. 🔴 Trump's Tariff Shockwave: The duo unpacks the impact of Donald Trump's latest tariff threats on Canadian farmers, the surprising response from Mexico, and whether food …

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Eggflation Shocks Americans, Canada Drags on Ag Competitiveness and live from Texas Chuck Charnichart, aka BBQ rat, owner and pitmaster of Barb's B. Q. 53:01

3M ago53:01

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In this episode of The Food Professor Podcast, Michael LeBlanc and Sylvain Charlebois explore diverse food industry topics. The show kicks off with a conversation about Texas barbecue, featuring Chuck Charnichart, also known as BBQ Rat, the young, award-winning pitmaster of Barb’s BQ. Her journey from working at Texas' top barbecue spots to launchi…

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Top Tips for Shareholder Engagement with Annie Sanders of Green Century Capital 56:24

3M ago56:24

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Director of Shareholder Advocacy at Green Century Capital Management, Annie Sanders, joins the CEO of VegTech Invest and host of the Upside & Impact Investing for Change Podcast, Elysabeth Alfano to discuss the top tips for effective and transformation shareholder engagement. VegTech Invest’s Upside & Impact podcast features the CEO of VegTech Inve…

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Trump Immigration & Ag, the Hidden Secret Behind those CPI Numbers, celebrating the launch of Call Her Daddy's Unwell & guest Nicolas Mulroney, Co-Founder & CEO of Bond Bakery Brands 57:53

3M ago57:53

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This episode of The Food Professor podcast features Michael LeBlanc and Sylvain Charlebois in conversation with Nicholas Mulroney, co-founder and CEO of Bond Bakery Brands. The discussion begins with Mulroney's transition from a finance background to the food industry, inspired by his acquisition of Portofino Bakery in 2019. His company invests in …

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The Weight & Measure of Things, Bye Red Dye 3 and the Dukes of New York 35:26

4M ago35:26

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On this episode we look at the hottest topics in the food business including class action claims over inaccurate grocery scales and the FTC's case against John Deere's repair policies. Both highlight the implications for consumer trust and farmer autonomy. The conversation turns to obesity measurement as the hosts critique the outdated Body Mass In…

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Health & Wealth in 2025: Tips and Predictions with Marguerita Cheng 51:47

4M ago51:47

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Marguerita Cheng, CEO of Blue Ocean Global Wealth Advisors, discusses investment and health opportunities for the coming year. VegTech Invest’s Upside & Impact podcast features the CEO of VegTech Invest, Elysabeth Alfano, as she speaks with guests in the green finance and impact investing sectors. Tune in to learn up-to-date stats and news, practic…

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Can the Tilt Collective Create a Shift Towards Plant-Rich Diets? With Sarah Lake 1:01:01

4M ago1:01:01

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New on the scene, the Tilt Collective is trying to encourage a shift to plant-based diets...is it too little, too late or the timing more than perfect? Sarah Lake, CEO, explains their initiatives for creating global change on this edition of Awesome Vegans. Subscribe! For plant-based media/branding consulting and public speaking, reach out at elysa…

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Can the Tilt Collective Create a Shift Towards Plant-Rich Diets? With Sarah Lake 1:01:01

4M ago1:01:01

1:01:01

New on the scene, the Tilt Collective is trying to encourage a shift to plant-based diets...is it too little, too late or the timing more than perfect? Sarah Lake, CEO, explains their initiatives for creating global change on this edition of The Plantbased Business Hour with Elysabeth Alfano. Subscribe! For plant-based media/branding consulting and…

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2025 Fearless Predictions, Government Shakeup Shakeout, Trump Threats & Canada's Next Moves 52:11

4M ago52:11

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The latest episode of The Food Professor podcast, hosted by Michael LeBlanc and Sylvain Charlebois, offers a forward-looking discussion on 2025's potential impacts on the food industry. From groundbreaking AI applications to evolving political landscapes, this episode is packed with insights. Key topics include AI's transformative potential, partic…

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What is the Future of Impact Investing? With Cliff Feigenbaum of GreenMoney eJournal 46:38

4M ago46:38

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The Founder and Publisher of GreenMoney eJournal, Cliff Feigenbaum joins CEO of VegTech Invest and Host of Upside & Impact: Investing for Change, Elysabeth Alfano, to discuss the future of impact and sustainable investing. VegTech Invest’s Upside & Impact podcast features the CEO of VegTech Invest, Elysabeth Alfano, as she speaks with guests in the…

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2025 and Beyond 13:55

5M ago13:55

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Elysabeth wraps up 2024 and discusses the impending shift in food systems transformation beginning in 2025. Subscribe! For plant-based media/branding consulting and public speaking, reach out at [email protected]. For more information, visit ElysabethAlfano.com. For more information, visit ElysabethAlfano.com. Connect with Elysabeth on …

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2025 and Beyond 13:55

5M ago13:55

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Elysabeth wraps up 2024 and discusses the impending shift in food systems transformation beginning in 2025. Subscribe! For plant-based media/branding consulting and public speaking, reach out at [email protected]. For more information, visit ElysabethAlfano.com. For more information, visit ElysabethAlfano.com. Connect with Elysabeth on …

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The Top 10 Stories That Define Our Food Systems: A Reflection on Canada’s Top Agri-Food Stories of 2024 45:49

5M ago45:49

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In the final episode of The Food Professor Podcast for 2024, presented by Caddle, hosts Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois reflect on a whirlwind year in the agri-food industry. With a mix of sharp insights and humour, we tackle the top ten food stories of the year and set the stage for what's to come in 2025. The episode starts with the we…

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GST Holiday Havoc, Dynamite T&T U.S. Launch and our guest Paul Jewer, President & CEO, High Liner Foods 50:18

5M ago50:18

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In this episode of The Food Professor Podcast, Michael LeBlanc and Sylvain Charlebois discuss various pressing topics in the food and retail sectors. We begin with reflections on the release of Canada’s Food Price Report, which sparked substantial media coverage despite being overshadowed by broader economic and political issues, including the prop…

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Investing in Food System Transformation with Jason Ingle 1:01:42

5M ago1:01:42

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Jason W. Ingle, Founder and Managing Partner of Third Nature Investments, joins CEO of VegTech Invest, Elysabeth Alfano to discuss the powerful lever for societal and environmental impact that is investing in food system transformation. VegTech Invest’s Upside & Impact podcast features the CEO of VegTech Invest, Elysabeth Alfano, as she speaks with…

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Kathleen Simpson and Brad Harrison: Scaling Impact at The Russell Family Foundation 35:40

5M ago35:40

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Kathleen Simpson and Brad Harrison: Scaling Impact at The Russell Family Foundation In this episode, hosts Chris Ito and Georges Dyer engage with Kathleen Simpson, CEO of The Russell Family Foundation (TRFF), and Brad Harrison of AlTi Tiedemann Global, TRFF's investment advisor, to explore the intersection of mission-driven investing, shareholder e…

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