My Food Job Rocks!

Adam Yee

Food Industry

Food Science

Consumer Packaged Goods

Tariffs

Sustainability

Entrepreneurship

Food Culture

Food Waste

Product Development

Supply Chain

Storytelling Through Food

Flavor Houses

Food and Beverage Industry

Venture Capital

Food Tech

Natural Flavors

Southeast Asia

Supplements

Market Trends

FDA Compliance

My Food Job Rocks is a podcast created by serial entrepreneur and food scientist Adam Yee where he interviews an expert in the food industry every week on their career path or a specific hot topic going on in the world today. He connects the dots in the complex world of food. From farmers to ingredient manufacturers, to entrepreneurs and global players join Adam as he explores all angles in the fo... more

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	377	Founded	10 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	CareersBusinessFoodArts

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Latest Episodes

Building a Food Business in North Carolina with Becca Wright, Founder and CEO of Piedmont Pennies

Becca Wright, founder of Piedmont Pennies, joins the show to share how a grandmother’s cheese cracker recipe became a Southern specialty brand sold in 450+ stores across 47 states. She breaks down why specialty retail is the smartest launchpad for ne... more

Today • 55 min

Dig In: Stories About Finance in Food with Abby June Richards, Fractional CFO at the CPG CFO

What does it really take to understand the numbers behind your CPG brand? This week, Adam sits down with Abby June Richards, founder and fractional CFO of The CPG CFO, to demystify the financial side of the consumer packaged goods world. Abby shares ... more

12 May 2026 • 47 min

What Does It Take to Become Department Head? with Job Ubbink, Food Science Professor and Department Head at University of Minnesota

Dr. Job Ubbink is a professor and the head of the Department of Food Science and Nutrition at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, with a career spanning Givaudan, Nestlé, his own consultancy, and Cal Poly before landing in the Twin Cities.

In t... more

7 May 2026 • 1 hr 2 min

Dig In: How The Heck Do I Use Claude? (And Other Useful AI Tools) with Grace Uvezian, VP of Marketing at Appetronix

Grace Uvezian is VP of Marketing at Appetronix, the company building fully autonomous robotic kitchens deployed in airports, universities, and stadiums including a live location at Columbus International Airport.

In this episode, we go deep on how ... more

30 Apr 2026 • 59 min

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Recent Guests

Job Ubbink

Department Head in Food Science at the University of Minnesota

University of Minnesota

Episode: What Does It Take to Become Department Head? with Job Ubbink, Food Science Professor and Department Head at University of Minnesota

Grace Uvezian

VP of Marketing at Appetronix

Appetronix

Episode: Dig In: How The Heck Do I Use Claude? (And Other Useful AI Tools) with Grace Uvezian, VP of Marketing at Appetronix

Tenley Fitzgerald

VP of Marketing & Brand Strategy, Yes Apples

Yes Apples

Episode: A New and Cool Way To Market Apples With Tenley Fitzgerald, VP of Marketing & Brand Strategy at Yes! Apples®

Ori Zohar

Co-founder and co-CEO of Burlap and Barrel

Burlap and Barrel

Episode: Dig In: Suing the United States Government with Ori Zohar, Co-CEO and Co-founder of Burlap and Barrel

Adam Heiner

Co-founder and CEO of Pacha

Pacha

Episode: Lessons on a Sustainable Business and a Sustainable Life with Adam Hiner, Co-founder and CEO of Pacha

Rachel Zemser

Heads Alacart Connections, certified food and culinary scientist

Alacart Connections

Episode: Podcast Swap: Introducing R&D Radio on the Startup CPG Podcast Episodes with Daniel Scharff and Rachel Zemser

Jess Haghani

Founder and CEO of Lucille Health

Lucille Health

Episode: How to Sell Your Food Product to Your Grandmother with Jess Haghani, CEO and Founder at Lucille

Melissa Halas

Nationally recognized registered dietitian, functional nutritionist, and founder/president of the Non-UPF Program

Non-UPF Program

Episode: Dig In: A Discussion with a Dietitian about Ultraprocessed Foods With Melissa Halas, MA, RDN, CDCES President of the non-UPF Program

Claudia Carter

Executive Director at the California Wheat Commission; cereal scientist and nutrition educator

California Wheat Commission; California Grain Foundation

Episode: A Persistent Career and a Whole Lot of Wheat with Claudia Carter, Executive Director at The California Wheat Commission

Host

Adam Yee

Host of the show; food scientist and serial entrepreneur.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 105 ratings

Great pod for people that love food!
So glad MFJRs was recommended to me. Been enjoying all of Adam’s guests and been going back to listen to older shows I missed.
Apple Podcasts
5
Missy the gamer
United States9 months ago
Learning something new every episode
I just got into the CPG business from being a chef/restauranteur and boy is it a completely different world. The only relatable common thread is that both work with consumables. Thanks for the great content and guests to help give a peek behind the curtain!
Apple Podcasts
5
Cheffychefchef
United Statesa year ago
So glad My Food Job Rocks is back!
Adam is a food scientist, author, and podcaster. His interviews on the My Food Job Rocks podcast inspired us to start our own. So glad the podcast is back!
Apple Podcasts
5
Pensamientos11
United States4 years ago
This podcast rocks!
If you’re currently in the food industry or want to be in the future, this podcast should be part of your content diet. Adam is an outstanding host, and the conversations he inspires are second to none. It's an excellent listen!
Apple Podcasts
5
Arlie K
United States5 years ago
Excited
Hi!! I am studying food engineer and i am so happy i found this podcast to connect with my profesional area which i find so hard to do, cause there is not much out there about my kind of career/path. Thanks for coming out with this :)
Apple Podcasts
4
Azul1996
Argentina6 years ago

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Audience notes the show is accessible and inspiring, with a strong emphasis on mentorship and real-world storytelling.

Many say the host asks thoughtful, beginner-friendly questions while still delivering depth through guest experiences.

Listeners praise practical, insider insights and actionable guidance for building a food brand or pursuing a career in the industry.

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A New and Cool Way To Market Apples With Tenley Fitzgerald, VP of Marketing & Brand Strategy at Yes! Apples®

Q: Why is Yes Apples focusing on consumer education at the point of sale?

Private-label packaging often hides variety differences; by educating consumers at the package level with flavor notes and usage guidance, Yes Apples differentiates the product and helps consumers choose the right apple for their needs.

A New and Cool Way To Market Apples With Tenley Fitzgerald, VP of Marketing & Brand Strategy at Yes! Apples®

Q: What strategies helped FreshDirect innovate on social media early on?

They experimented with early social media posts, learned from mistakes like copyright issues, and used a hands-on, DIY approach to showcase sensory experiences and producer stories, which built a foundation for future social campaigns.

A New and Cool Way To Market Apples With Tenley Fitzgerald, VP of Marketing & Brand Strategy at Yes! Apples®

Q: How did Tenley's education at Cornell shape her approach to marketing in the food industry?

Her program blended food industry focus with marketing and hospitality, offering a 360 view of the sector that combines business fundamentals with consumer behavior and field experiences, which laid the groundwork for her integrated, brand-centric approach.

Dig In: How The Heck Do I Use Claude? (And Other Useful AI Tools) with Grace Uvezian, VP of Marketing at Appetronix

Q: Why is Claude the preferred system for you over others like ChatGPT or Gemini?

Claude feels more aligned with her data ecosystem, yields more accurate responses, and integrates better with her workflows, especially for marketing and sales tasks; she also values its dashboard and visualization capabilities for data-heavy outputs.

A Persistent Career and a Whole Lot of Wheat with Claudia Carter, Executive Director at The California Wheat Commission

Q: Where can listeners connect with you for career or wheat-related questions?

LinkedIn is the best way to reach me, and I'm also reachable by email at Claudia.Carter@californiawheat.org for questions about wheat, career paths, or nutrition education.

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This show centers on career trajectories, practical know-how, and timely trends in the food industry, featuring founders, scientists, policymakers, and industry professionals. Episodes cross-cut topics from navigating startups, R&D, and product development to sustainability, tariffs, and immigration, often blending technical detail with real-world storytelling. The vibe is approachable yet deeply informed, with guests who share actionable insights, personal journeys, and lessons learned from building and scaling food brands, research programs, or food-system initiatives. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on practical guidance for entering or advancing within the food world, plus a strong orientation toward transparency, mentorship, and ... more

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1. Job Ubbink
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4. Ori Zohar
5. Adam Heiner
6. Rachel Zemser
7. Jess Haghani
8. Melissa Halas

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