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The Spoon Podcast

Michael Wolf
Artificial Intelligence
Food Tech
Cultivated Meat
Food Technology
Food Robotics
Alternative Proteins
Robotics
Smart Kitchen Summit
Impossible Foods
Cumulus Coffee
AI In Cooking
Bakespace
Bakebot
Consumer Packaged Goods
Recipe Sharing Platforms
Fiber
Biotech
Nutrition
Sustainability
Agriculture

Join host Michael Wolf as he explores the world of food, ag and how innovation is changing what we eat.

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In this episode of The Spoon Podcast, Michael Wolf talks with Jake Berber, the cofounder and CEO of Prefer, a Singapore-based startup that uses fermentation to create coffee and cocoa extenders from ingredients like rice and chickpeas.

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In this episode of The Spoon Podcast, Mike sits down with Chef Robotics CEO Rajat Bhageria to unpack how the company quietly went from years in stealth to assembling more than 100 million meals. Bhageria explains why assembly, not cooking, is the rea... more

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In this episode of The Spoon Podcast, Mike catches up with Mo Abouelsoud, CEO of U The Mind Company, about the emerging intersection of brain health, wellness, and consumer technology.

Abouelsoud explains how his company’s non-invasive brain stimula... more

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In this episode of The Spoon Podcast, Mike catches up with Will Templeton, co-founder and CTO of Allspice, about how the traditional recipe blog model, laden with ads, pop-ups, and static content, is breaking down as users increasingly “lift” recipes... more

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Jake Berber
CEO of Preferr
Preferr
Episode: Can Fermentation Help Save Coffee & Cocoa?
Mohammed Abouelsoud
CEO of U The Mind Company
U The Mind Company
Episode: Is Brain Health Optimization The Next Big Wave in Wellness?
Will Templeton
CTO of Allspice, a cooking technology company
Allspice
Episode: Is AI an Enemy or Ally for Recipe Creators?
Ali Wing
CEO of Oobli, sweet protein technology company
Oobli
Episode: Talking About Nature's Trickster Protein With Ali Wing
Matthew Schwarz
CEO of Afresh
Afresh
Episode: Where Are Grocery Stores With AI Adoption in 2026?
Mario Ubiali
CEO of Thimus, head of a company that reads brainwaves for consumer testing
Thimus
Episode: Why The Future of Food Testing May Be in Your Brainwaves
Ashley Colpaart
CEO of The Food Corridor
The Food Corridor
Episode: Are Home Kitchen Marketplaces the Future or a Risk to Consumers?
Dr. Nora Khaldi
Founder and CEO of Nuritas, a company that uses AI to discover new peptides and ingredients.
Nuritas
Episode: From Wallaby Milk to AI: Nora Khaldi on Decoding Nature’s Molecular Code
Brent Franson
CEO of Death Clock
Death Clock
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Host

Michael Wolf
Host of The Spoon Podcast; covers food tech, ag innovation, and how technology changes what we eat.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings
  • Good overview of what you should know in food tech

    The Spoon Podcast is a good way to stay on top of the latest food tech news. Every time I think I’m fully caught up, they bring up a story I hadn’t heard about. The hosts break down complicated topics so they’re easy to follow. It’s great for keeping informed without feeling overloaded.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SandieLyn
    United States2 years ago
  • Amazing

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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tommmmnmmmmmmy
    United States6 years ago
  • Fingers on the Pulse

    Amazing podcast for anyone interested in the space where food meets technology. Michael Wolf's conversations with the movers and shakers in the industry are more than informative, they provide thoughtful insights into the types of problems that people are working to solve today.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BoyNamedSous
    United States9 years ago
  • Love it

    Great show looking at both food tech and connected home. Now I need to make my kitchen smart. Too bad it won’t make me a better cook.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tlmcclurg
    United States11 years ago

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Guest lineups are credible and bring industry context to trends.
Listeners appreciate concise, accessible breakdowns of complex food-tech topics.
Shows are praised for covering a broad spectrum—from AI in recipes to cultivated meat.

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#207
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Can Fermentation Help Save Coffee & Cocoa?
Q: How do you bring the product to market—in-house manufacturing or partners?
They started in-house but pivoted to using third-party CDMOs/toll manufacturers to scale, reducing capital expenditure and leveraging existing large-scale equipment while planning for future facility expansion.
Can Fermentation Help Save Coffee & Cocoa?
Q: Would you ever consider a full coffee replacement, or do you see extenders as the main path?
Initially they explored a 100% replacement but found there was little consumer appetite for bean-free coffee; the focus shifted to creating a product that tastes like coffee and is as affordable as traditional options, effectively extending rather than replacing the product.
Can Fermentation Help Save Coffee & Cocoa?
Q: What was the original vision behind Preferr and this idea?
The founders aimed to future-proof essential foods by focusing on items under threat from supply chain volatility and rising prices, with coffee and cocoa chosen due to arable land pressures and recent price spikes making mass-market affordability a priority.
Is AI an Enemy or Ally for Recipe Creators?
Q: How is AI changing the future of cooking beyond just a chatbot on a site?
AI is being used to create a more integrated, context-aware cooking experience—guided steps, personalized timers, substitution suggestions, and a conversational interface that understands the recipe context and reader preferences, all while keeping the creator's voice front and center.
Is Brain Health Optimization The Next Big Wave in Wellness?
Q: What does the roadmap look like for consumer adoption and safety given the potential proliferation of brain stimulation devices?
We anticipate an explosion of devices, with personalized protocols and telehealth support; the focus is on safe, trusted sources, clinician oversight where needed, and clear signaling of when a device crosses from wellness to medical use.

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What is The Spoon Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful look at how technology, science, and data are shaping food, agriculture, and health. Across episodes, listeners get practical insights into AI-driven grocery optimization, sweet protein and fermentation, brain-health tech, cultivated meat, and the evolving landscape of home kitchens and food marketplaces. The show often features founders, researchers, and industry leaders who explain complex topics in accessible terms, with real-world examples, regulatory context, and strategic implications for brands, retailers, and creators. It tends to attract professionals hungry for actionable knowledge about the future of food tech, nutrition, and sustainability, and often highlights frontier ideas alongside pragmatic industry challenges.... more

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Recent guests on The Spoon Podcast include:

1. Jake Berber
2. Mohammed Abouelsoud
3. Will Templeton
4. Ali Wing
5. Matthew Schwarz
6. Mario Ubiali
7. Ashley Colpaart
8. Dr. Nora Khaldi

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