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Join Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Director, Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University in Halifax with host Michael LeBlanc as they look at the hot issues in the food, foodservice, grocery and restaurant industries. We'll discuss proprietary industry and consumer food related research, check out fresh new ideas and talk about half baked strategies. © 2020-2026 M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc. Al... more

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In this episode of The Food Professor Podcast, Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois sit down with Cooper Sleeman, from John Sleeman & Sons Company’s Spring Mill Distillery, to explore how one of Canada’s most recognizable brewing families is re... more

In this episode of The Food Professor Podcast, hosts Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois begin with their weekly conversation on the latest food and agriculture news shaping the global agri-food economy. The discussion covers geopolitical tens... more

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In this episode of The Food Professor Podcast, Michael LeBlanc and Sylvain Charlebois sit down with Robert Carter, President of the Coffee Association of Canada and Managing Partner at StrattonHunter Group, for an in-depth look at Canada’s coffee and... more

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Gavin Schneider
CEO and Co-Founder of Maia Farms
Maia Farms
Episode: Epic Fury & Carbon Tax Cost Shocks, Canada–India-Australia Trade Bump, Elbows Up Alcohol Anniversary and guest Gavin Schneider, CEO & Co-Founder of Maia Farms
Robert Carter
President of the Coffee Association of Canada; Managing Partner at StrattonHunter Group
Coffee Association of Canada; StrattonHunter
Episode: Grocery Density, L.A.’s Eggslut in Canada, Nice Cans Scores with NYT and guest Robert Carter, president of the Coffee Association of Canada and Managing Partner at The StratonHunter Group
Jason McLinton
President of the Fisheries Council of Canada
Fisheries Council of Canada
Episode: Elbows Up Bridge Trouble, Montreal Bagel Heated Rivarly, Dairy Skimming & guest Jason McLinton, President of the Fisheries Council of Canada
Deborah Matteliano Simeoni
Global Head Restaurants at Amazon AWS, previously with Uber where she launched Uber Eats in the US and Canada.
Amazon AWS
Episode: Trade Talk on the Prairies, Canada's new U.S. Ambassador & Supply Management and How AI Is Rewiring Foodservice with Deborah Matteliano Simeoni, Global Head of Restaurants at Amazon AWS
Cosimo Mammoliti
Founder & CEO of the Terroni Group, operating restaurants in Toronto and Los Angeles.
Terroni Group
Episode: CFIA Cuts, GST Grocery Rebate, Gene-Edited Pork, Amazon’s Grocery Reset and guest Cosimo Mammoliti, Founder & CEO of the Terroni Group
Deleo de Leonardis
CEO and co-founder of Purity IQ
Purity IQ
Episode: Sino Export West Win, What Comes Next for Canadian Ag & Fighting Food Fraud with guest Deleo de Leonardis, CEO Purity-IQ
Suzie Yorke
CEO and founder of The Little Cacao Company, fractional CMO for The Three Farmers Foods, and innovative food brand veteran.
The Little Cacao Company
Episode: Chocolate, China, Canola, Climate & Consumer Change and guest Suzie Yorke of The Little Cacao Company
Roxanne Joyal
Founder and CEO of &Back Coffee, focused on women's empowerment and sustainable coffee production
&Back Coffee
Episode: 2026 Restaurant Predictions, D is for Dairy, U.S. Flips the Food Pyramid, and Brewing Change at Scale: Roxanne Joyal, Founder & CEO of &BackCoffee
Ryan Koeslag
Executive Vice President and CEO of Mushrooms Canada
Mushrooms Canada
Episode: Top 10 Food Stories of 2025 and guests Ryan Koeslag & Janet Krayden, Mushrooms Canada

Hosts

Michael LeBlanc
Host of The Food Professor Podcast, a media entrepreneur with a focus on the food industry.
Dr. Sylvain Charlebois
The Food Professor, Senior Director at the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University.

Reviews

3.5 out of 5 stars from 141 ratings
  • Great Podcast

    Always enjoy listening to the Food Professor’s point of view of current events. Very informative!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mac N’ Tosh
    Canadaa year ago
  • Breath of fresh air

    Finally we have somone who actually has an understanding of what’s going on behind the scenes and not afraid to talk about it. Seems like all the “educated elite” who teach our kids all speak from the same handbook - I really enjoy listening to Sylvian and his perspective. While I don’t always agree with him I enjoy his in depth reasoning.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KDP125
    Canadaa year ago
  • Per Bank

    The interview with Per was epic.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Foodie in the zone
    Canadaa year ago
  • Don’t trust a word

    The self-proclaimed “food professor” routinely parrots Loblaws PR talking points — it came out ages ago that he took a sizeable paycheck from them, which he’s since tried to cover up by removing from his site. I hate to trot out a tired cliche like “paid shill,” but when the shoe fits…

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DigiFluid
    Canadaa year ago
  • Horrible show

    Awful show by corporate shill. I really tried to listen and give him the benefit of the doubt. But this guy has no moral and no integrity and is only there so serve his corporate overlords. Save yourself the time and don't listen to this drivel

    Apple Podcasts
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    Shawn.toronto
    Canadaa year ago

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Overall, feedback suggests that those interested in food policy, sustainability, and market trends find this podcast valuable and informative.
Some reviews mention skepticism towards the hosts' independence, with critical remarks about potential biases related to corporate influence in the food industry.
Listeners appreciate the insightful discussions on current food industry trends and challenges, often highlighting the hosts' expertise and engaging dialogue.

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#10
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#125
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Epic Fury & Carbon Tax Cost Shocks, Canada–India-Australia Trade Bump, Elbows Up Alcohol Anniversary and guest Gavin Schneider, CEO & Co-Founder of Maia Farms
Q: What makes Maia Farms unique in the alt-protein space?
Maia emphasizes taste and texture first, with a focus on clean-label mushroom ingredients that deliver juiciness and nutrition across a broad product set, from soup additives to savory snacks, while leveraging a scalable co-manufacturing model to reach mass production.
Elbows Up Bridge Trouble, Montreal Bagel Heated Rivarly, Dairy Skimming & guest Jason McLinton, President of the Fisheries Council of Canada
Q: What keeps you up at night regarding the seafood sector?
Issues about global market access and ensuring predictable access to resources while promoting sustainability are among the biggest concerns.
Elbows Up Bridge Trouble, Montreal Bagel Heated Rivarly, Dairy Skimming & guest Jason McLinton, President of the Fisheries Council of Canada
Q: How is the seafood industry adapting to climate change?
The industry is investing in sustainable practices and technologies, and they emphasize the importance of effective fisheries management rather than misguided closures.
Elbows Up Bridge Trouble, Montreal Bagel Heated Rivarly, Dairy Skimming & guest Jason McLinton, President of the Fisheries Council of Canada
Q: What are some of the barriers to competitiveness today for the seafood industry?
The barriers faced are mostly manmade, including regulatory burdens and well-intentioned environmental objectives that may impact access to resources.
CFIA Cuts, GST Grocery Rebate, Gene-Edited Pork, Amazon’s Grocery Reset and guest Cosimo Mammoliti, Founder & CEO of the Terroni Group
Q: What's next for the Terroni Group?
We are expanding to new locations and growing our frozen pizza business, Porta.

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2. Robert Carter
3. Jason McLinton
4. Deborah Matteliano Simeoni
5. Cosimo Mammoliti
6. Deleo de Leonardis
7. Suzie Yorke
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