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My Food Job Rocks!

Adam Yee
Food Industry
Food Science
Consumer Packaged Goods
Product Development
Food Tech
AI In Food Production
Cultivated Fat
Venture Capital
Career Advice
Social Media
Culinary Arts
Agricultural Economics
Food Innovation
Regulatory Challenges
Food Law
Novel Food
Natural Products Expo West
Startup CPG
Ramping Your Brand
Job Market Trends

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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In this episode, Adam sits down with Melissa, president of the non-UPF Program, to unpack the rise of ultra-processed foods and their links to metabolic disease, autoimmune conditions, colorectal cancer, and even depression. Melissa breaks down the N... more

Adam Yee sits down with Dr. Claudia Carter, the Executive Director of the California Wheat Commission and the California Grain Foundation. Claudia shares her fascinating journey from growing up in Ecuador with a passion for food engineering to becomi... more

Adam interviews Caroline Cotto, the Director of NECTAR at Food System Innovations. They discuss Caroline's journey from Renewal Mill to her current role, the importance of sensory studies in the plant-based food industry, and the initiatives of Food ... more

Jennifer Barney shares her journey from being a stay-at-home mom making almond butter to becoming a CPG startup advisor. She discusses the challenges of starting her almond butter business, the importance of understanding cash flow, and the role of s... more

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Recent Guests

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
Caroline Cotto
Director of Nectar at Food System Innovations
Food System Innovations / Nectar
Episode: Dig In: How Great Data Can Uplift a Category with Caroline Cotto, Director of NECTAR
Jennifer Barney
CPG startup advisor and investor, author of The Business of Food
The Business of Food (Substack)
Episode: Practical Advice on Building a Food Business: Innovation, Investment and Cash Flow with Jennifer Barney
Veronica Hislop
PhD student and multimedia specialist
FoodGrads
Episode: Dig In: Adam Asks for Tips On Graduate School with Veronica Hislop, Multimedia Specialist at FoodGrads and the host of That’s a Food Job!
Ross Milne
CEO of Leaft Foods with extensive experience in chemical and process engineering.
Leaft Foods
Episode: Cracking The Code On Rubisco, a Century-Old Puzzle in Plant Proteins with Ross Milne, CEO of Leaft Foods
Tamanna Ramesh
Founder of Spark Careers and career coach
Spark Careers
Episode: Dig In: What's Happening with Talent and Immigration? with Tamanna Ramesh, Founder of Spark Careers
Zachary Cartwright
Principal Food Scientist and Isotherm Application Specialist at AquaLab by Adium
AquaLab by Adium
Episode: The Celebrity of Water Activity: How to Make Technical Talk Engaging with Zachary Cartwright, Principal Food Scientist at AQUALAB by Adeniem
Schyler Alexandra Cole
Entrepreneur-in-residence at Value Create Ventures
Value Create Ventures
Episode: Dig In: The Difference in Demographics of Raising Money in Silicon Valley, Memphis and Japan, and How to Change That, with Schyler Cole, Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Value Create
Alice Wistar
Head of Growth and Strategy at Palate Insights
Palate Insights
Episode: Food Service Insights with the Chief of Stuff with Alice Wistar Head of Growth and Strategy at Palate Insights

Host

Adam Yee
Host and food scientist with a deep understanding of the food industry, known for engaging conversations and insightful interviews.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 102 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 States7 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 States10 months 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
    Argentina5 years ago

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Feedback indicates a strong connection to personal stories shared by guests, which resonate well with listeners seeking guidance in their career paths.
Many find the practical advice and industry knowledge shared in the episodes highly valuable for their professional journeys. Improvement is suggested in discussing a wider range of food sectors.
Listeners appreciate the diversity of guests and insights into various food careers. They often highlight the engaging style of the host that makes complex topics accessible.

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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.
A Persistent Career and a Whole Lot of Wheat with Claudia Carter, Executive Director at The California Wheat Commission
Q: Why does your food job rock?
I'm energized by collaborating with a wide network—from farmers to agronomists to breeders—and learning from each stakeholder, which makes the work feel meaningful and interconnected beyond just the technical aspects of food science.
Cracking The Code On Rubisco, a Century-Old Puzzle in Plant Proteins with Ross Milne, CEO of Leaft Foods
Q: What do you expect from Leaft Blade?
We want to introduce the world to Rubisco while conveying its nutritional benefits.
Cracking The Code On Rubisco, a Century-Old Puzzle in Plant Proteins with Ross Milne, CEO of Leaft Foods
Q: Can you tell us about Leaft foods and what you do now?
It's about figuring out how to be the first company in the world to isolate Rubisco.
Cracking The Code On Rubisco, a Century-Old Puzzle in Plant Proteins with Ross Milne, CEO of Leaft Foods
Q: Do you have any advice for people who are ambitious in their careers?
Just take the opportunities. It's really that simple.

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Recent guests on My Food Job Rocks! include:

1. Claudia Carter
2. Caroline Cotto
3. Jennifer Barney
4. Veronica Hislop
5. Ross Milne
6. Tamanna Ramesh
7. Zachary Cartwright
8. Schyler Alexandra Cole

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