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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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On Season Seven, Episode Five of The Food Professor Podcast, Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois sit down with Annemarie Swijtink, President & CEO of McDonald's Canada, for her very first Canadian podcast interview. Annemarie started as a 15-y... more

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Is artificial intelligence about to transform agriculture more than any other industry? On Season Seven, Episode Four of The Food Professor podcast, Dr. Sylvain Charlebois and Michael LeBlanc sit down with Aidan Connolly, President of AgriTech Capita... more

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Everything you thought you knew about ghee is wrong. In this episode of The Food Professor podcast, Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois sit down with Vreshin "Vresh" Nagarajan, Founder and Chief Ghee Officer of Vresh Foods, makers of OG GHEE, ... more

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Season Seven, Episode 2 of The Food Professor podcast lands its first guest interview, and it's a Canadian food business story three decades in the making. Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois are joined by Dave Jones, President and CEO of Bent... more

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Recent Guests

Aidan Connolly
President of AgriTech Capital; former president of Ifama
AgriTech Capital
Episode: Can Canadian AG Win In Europe, plus AG Gets Some, The Worst is Over and guest Aidan Connolly, President AgriTech Capital
Vreshin Nagarajan
Chief Ghee Officer, OG Ghee
Vresh Foods / OG Ghee
Episode: Tariff Whiplash, Rudolph on the Menu, A Bigger Africa & Ag plus Vreshin Nagarajan, Chief Ghee Officer, OG Ghee
Dave Jones
President & CEO of Bento Sushi
Bento Sushi
Episode: Rolling Back the Counter-Tariffs, Beef Politics Redux, Retail Crime & Punishment in Vancouver and guest Dave Jones, President & CEO of Bento Sushi
Cloé Helmond
Co-founder of Les Brutes du Soya, a soy-based product company
Les Brutes du Soya
Episode: Bacon Bites and Big Wins: Cloé Helmond, Co-Founder of Les Brutes du Soya, on Quebec's Soy Opportunity: SIAL Summer Bonus Episode
Asha Wheeldon
Co-founder, Maia Farms
Maia Farms
Episode: From NASA to Your Lasagna: Inside Maia Farms' Award Winning Mushroom Protein with Jason Mackay and Asha Wheeldon: SIAL Summer Bonus Episode
Jason Mackay
Co-founder, Maia Farms
Maia Farms
Episode: From NASA to Your Lasagna: Inside Maia Farms' Award Winning Mushroom Protein with Jason Mackay and Asha Wheeldon: SIAL Summer Bonus Episode
Victoire Guglieri
Founder of Nasdrow
Nasdrow
Episode: Zero Proof, Full Flavour: Victoire Guglieri, Founder of Nasdrow, First Prize Seed CPG Category Winner: SIAL Summer Bonus Episode
Naïla Bassin
Marketing leader for Felicia Canada
Felicia Canada (Andriani S.p.A. in North America)
Episode: Carlo Stocco, Managing Director North America, and Naïla Bassin, Marketing Leader Canada, Andriani S.p.A., on Bringing Felicia Pasta From Italy to Canadian Shelves: Summer Bonus Episode
Carlo Stocco
Managing Director for Andriani in North America
Andriani S.p.A.
Episode: Carlo Stocco, Managing Director North America, and Naïla Bassin, Marketing Leader Canada, Andriani S.p.A., on Bringing Felicia Pasta From Italy to Canadian Shelves: Summer Bonus Episode

Hosts

Michael LeBlanc
Host of The Food Professor
Sylvain Charlebois
Co-host of The Food Professor

Reviews

3.6 out of 5 stars from 163 ratings
  • Volume

    Please increase recording volume. Have issue hearing on iPhone.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    LetSrok
    Canada6 months ago
  • Loser Behavior

    I cannot begin to describe how pathetic this person and podcast are. @FoodProfessor on twitter is an account I would NEVER want associated with any production of mine, but these guys are pround of being insufferable "i ThInk My OpInIoN sHoUlD bE yOuR oPiNiOn" type people. Please consider hitting yourselves on the heads with hammers in hopes of reversing the brain damage you've clearly suffered

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    1
    joeysnyder
    United States7 months ago
  • Great Podcast

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mac N’ Tosh
    Canada2 years 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
    Canada2 years ago
  • Per Bank

    The interview with Per was epic.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Foodie in the zone
    Canada2 years ago

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Overall, the show is seen as a credible source for trends, policy context, and practical market strategies.
Some episodes are lauded for actionable takeaways for brands and retailers, while others note pacing or guest-fit debates.
Some critics perceive bias or controversy around the hosts' viewpoints, though many praise the deep-dive insights.
Listeners value the show's Canadian perspective and industry-focused analysis.

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#10
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#122
Canada/Business
Apple Podcasts
#82
Colombia/Business/Management
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#108
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Rolling Back the Counter-Tariffs, Beef Politics Redux, Retail Crime & Punishment in Vancouver and guest Dave Jones, President & CEO of Bento Sushi
Q: What does Bento look like today in terms of scale, and how has it evolved since you joined?
Jones outlines growth from a Canadian-only operation with four commissaries to over 700 kiosk locations, 10 commissaries, 800 distribution points, and nearly 2,500 points of distribution across Canada and the US, driven by a multi-channel approach including grocery, food service, airports, and education institutions.
Rolling Back the Counter-Tariffs, Beef Politics Redux, Retail Crime & Punishment in Vancouver and guest Dave Jones, President & CEO of Bento Sushi
Q: Did you always want to be in the restaurant business, or how did you wind up at Bento?
Dave Jones explains he initially considered law, ended up in the restaurant industry after a serendipitous path via a headhunter and a founder, and eventually rose to president and CEO of Bento in 2022, while also starting his family.
Bacon Bites and Big Wins: Cloé Helmond, Co-Founder of Les Brutes du Soya, on Quebec's Soy Opportunity: SIAL Summer Bonus Episode
Q: What does winning the Pitch Competition Startup Scale award mean for you and your partners?
The win is a significant milestone for a very young company, offering validation, exposure, and potential for a strategic investment, balancing capital with marketing impact.
Bacon Bites and Big Wins: Cloé Helmond, Co-Founder of Les Brutes du Soya, on Quebec's Soy Opportunity: SIAL Summer Bonus Episode
Q: How was your experience at SIAL and what connections did you make?
It was the first time at SIAL for the team; they met with potential partners and customers, and identified opportunities such as Air Canada partnerships and broader distribution potential.
Bacon Bites and Big Wins: Cloé Helmond, Co-Founder of Les Brutes du Soya, on Quebec's Soy Opportunity: SIAL Summer Bonus Episode
Q: Talk us through the product line and what's new for the show.
Cloé outlines the three original small bags (plain, Mexican, Greek) made from texturized vegetable protein, and introduces the new bacon bites and soy curls, emphasizing gluten-free, dairy-free ingredients with a strong bacon-like appeal.

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What is The Food Professor about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show consistently centers on the Canadian and North American food landscape, tackling macro themes like grocery pricing, trade policy, supply chain dynamics, and regulatory shifts, alongside hands-on discussions with brands, industry executives, and policy influencers. Episodes blend market intelligence, brand strategy, and infrastructure updates from events like SIAL, with practical takeaways on go-to-market, import/export strategy, and innovation in food and beverage categories. The format frequently pairs broad, trend-driven context with in-depth interviews, offering listeners concrete perspectives on how policy, retail, and consumer behavior shape the industry. A notable edge is the emphasis on real-world implications for practitio... more

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1. Aidan Connolly
2. Vreshin Nagarajan
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5. Asha Wheeldon
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7. Victoire Guglieri
8. Naïla Bassin

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