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FoodTech Junkies

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Climate Change
Sustainability
Food Waste
Food Security
Culinary Sustainability
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Vegan Restaurants
Food and Agriculture Innovation
Plant-Based Cuisine
Sustainable Gastronomy
Zero Food Waste Philosophy
International Fund For Agricultural Development
Food System Innovation
Nutrition
Ark Collection
Copenhagen
Mushroom Farming
Brussels
Humus and Hortense
Agriculture

Foodtech Junkies is a deep dive podcast series for anyone who is passionate about food and ag innovation. Every week we take a 360-degree view of the latest developments and pick the brains of entrepreneurs, investors, chefs, authors, experts, advocates, visionaries, and troublemakers. These are the people paving the way for positive disruptions in our global food chain. Join us for laid-back, tho... more

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Dive into the intriguing intersection of creativity and technology in the food industry with Chaz Flexman and Lena Kwak, co-founders of Starday. Discover how AI tools are transforming product innovation and development in the culinary world, balancin... more

Join FoodTech Junkies host Sharon Cittone in conversation with Beatriz Jacoste, CEO of KM ZERO Food Innovation Hub and one of Spain’s leading voices in the transformation of global food systems.

From her early passion for gastronomy to the helm of K... more

What if the future of cultivated meat didn’t start on our plates—but in our pets’ bowls?

In this episode of FoodTech Junkies, Sharon Cittone sits down with Owen Ensor, co-founder and CEO of Meatly, the company behind Chick Bites, the world’s first c... more

In this episode of FoodTech Junkies, Sharon sits down with Andrew Ive, Founder of Big Idea Ventures, to explore the urgent need for innovation in food and agtech. From his journey at Procter & Gamble to building one of the most influential VC firms a... more

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Recent Guests

Chiara Cecchini
Founder of Savor and food innovation expert
Savor
Episode: Decarbonizing Food Starts with What’s Inside It with Chiara Cecchini
Zhong Xu
CEO and co-founder of Deliverect, specializing in restaurant technology.
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Episode: What It Takes to Build the World’s Most Connected Restaurant Platform
Julia Collins
Founder of Planet Forward and leader in food industry decarbonization
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Episode: Decarbonizing the Future of Food: Julia Collins Gets Real on Regeneration, Transparency & Tech
Darko Mandich
Co-founder and CEO of MeliBio
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Episode: From Hive to Lab: Why MeliBio Is Changing How We Make Honey
Miriam Ueberall
A powerhouse in food innovation with over two decades of experience driving change in leading food companies.
Episode: Food Innovation from the Inside Out: A Conversation with Miriam Ueberall
Liana Thompson
Co-founder of Aquaai and former journalist with extensive experience in media and environmental coverage.
Aquaai
Episode: Biomimicry & Climate Tech: The Future of Ocean Conservation
Dan Altschuler Malek
Managing partner at Unovis Asset Management and leading voice in food innovation and sustainability.
Unovis Asset Management
Episode: Navigating the Way Forward: Innovation in Food’s Future
Keiko Kuwakino
Head chef of Satoyama Jujo, notable for her mastery of vegetable cuisine and commitment to sustainability.
Satoyama Jujo
Episode: Mindful Cooking: Transforming Local Ingredients into Art
Dana Gunders
Leading expert in food sustainability and president of ReFED
ReFED
Episode: Zero Waste, Big Impact: Dana Gunders on Setting New Standards in Food Conservation

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Sharon Cittone
Host and FoodTech Junkie with a passion for food innovation.

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    Super insightful and a pleasure to listen to :)

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What It Takes to Build the World’s Most Connected Restaurant Platform
Q: How do you envision the restaurant in the future?
Restaurants will remain key social spaces despite increasing automation, with a focus on service and authentic experiences.
What It Takes to Build the World’s Most Connected Restaurant Platform
Q: What role is AI now playing in helping restaurants thrive?
AI is transforming the restaurant space by helping improve bottom lines through error reduction and dynamic scheduling, ultimately enhancing customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Decarbonizing the Future of Food: Julia Collins Gets Real on Regeneration, Transparency & Tech
Q: What role does regenerative agriculture play in reducing carbon footprint?
Regenerative agriculture is crucial in building a sustainable food system that benefits soil, health, and farming practices.
Funding Bioeconomy: Insights from ECBF’s Marie Asano
Q: What do you see as the role of cross-sector collaboration between various players?
Cross-sector collaboration is vital to build a successful circular economy and support sustainable practices.
Funding Bioeconomy: Insights from ECBF’s Marie Asano
Q: What are some of the structural challenges that you see so that this actually takes hold, becomes mainstream and easily scales?
The main challenges are the need for multiple technologies and solutions, as well as the difficulty in scaling sustainable packaging and products due to cost and performance issues.

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This podcast series centers around food and agricultural innovation, featuring engaging discussions with a diverse array of guests including entrepreneurs, investors, chefs, and industry experts. The conversations aim to explore the latest trends and developments in food technology and delve into the challenges of the global food system, emphasizing sustainable practices and the need for transformation within the agricultural sector. Episodes typically blend thought-provoking ideas with personal stories, creating a relaxed environment for sharing insights and inspiring innovations that contribute to positive disruptions in food production and consumption.

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1. Chiara Cecchini
2. Zhong Xu
3. Julia Collins
4. Darko Mandich
5. Miriam Ueberall
6. Liana Thompson
7. Dan Altschuler Malek
8. Keiko Kuwakino

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