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Hosted by Sharon Cittone · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 88 episodes
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Foodtech Junkies is a deep dive podcast series for anyone who is passionate about food and ag innovation. Every week we take a 360-degree view of the latest developments and pick the brains of entrepreneurs, investors, chefs, authors, experts, advocates, visionaries, and troublemakers. These are the people paving the way for positive disruptions in our global food chain. Join us for laid-back, thought-provoking conversations about trends, investments, solutions, and our common good. sharoncittone.substack.com
Sharon Cittone hosts FoodTech Junkies, a business show with 88 episodes published.
In this episode of FoodTech Junkies, host Sharon Cittone sits down with Marjolein Brasz, CEO of Foodvalley NL, to unpack what it really takes to move food innovation from ideas to impact. The conversation goes beyond sta
In this episode of FoodTech Junkies, host Sharon Cittone sits down with Ross Milne, CEO of Leaft Foods, to explore one of the most under-reported scientific breakthroughs in modern food innovation: the successful commerc
How do we turn untapped science into the next generation of food companies? In this episode, we sit down with Giacomo Cattaneo, co-founder of EverGrain and now the driving force behind FOOD FOUNDERS Studio, a Swiss ventu
Dive into the intriguing intersection of creativity and technology in the food industry with Chaz Flexman and Lena Kwak, co-founders of Starday. Discover how AI tools are transforming product innovation and development i
Join FoodTech Junkies host Sharon Cittone in conversation with Beatriz Jacoste, CEO of KM ZERO Food Innovation Hub and one of Spain’s leading voices in the transformation of global food systems. From her early passion fo
What if the future of cultivated meat didn’t start on our plates—but in our pets’ bowls? In this episode of FoodTech Junkies, Sharon Cittone sits down with Owen Ensor, co-founder and CEO of Meatly, the company behind Chi
In this episode of FoodTech Junkies, Sharon sits down with Andrew Ive, Founder of Big Idea Ventures, to explore the urgent need for innovation in food and agtech. From his journey at Procter & Gamble to building one of t
In this episode of FoodTech Junkies, we dive into visionary innovations shaping the future of food with Chiara Cecchini, VP of Commercialization at Savor — a company transforming the fats and oils category by eliminating
In this episode of FoodTech Junkies, host Sharon Cittone talks with Zhong Xu, CEO and co-founder of Deliverect, about the role of AI in transforming restaurant operations. From reducing errors and downtime to boosting pe
This week on the FoodTech Junkies podcast, we’re joined by Nona Yehia — architect, changemaker, and CEO of Vertical Harvest. From Jackson Hole to Westbrook, Maine, Nona shares how her team is reimagining vertical farming
In this episode of the Food Tech Junkie Podcast, host Sharon Cittone speaks with Julia Collins—founder of PlanetFWD and the visionary behind Moonshot Snacks and Zume Pizza—about how we can decarbonize the food industry t
What if honey could be made without bees—and still taste just like the real thing? In this episode of FoodTech Junkies Sharon Cittone speaks with Darko Mandich, CEO and co-founder of MeliBio, about disrupting a $10B indu
In this episode of FoodTech Junkies, host Sharon Cittone sits down with Miriam Ueberall, a seasoned leader with 24 years of experience in the food industry, for a compelling conversation on the systemic changes needed to
In this episode of the FoodTech Junkies Podcast, Sharon Cittone sits down with Marc Coloma, CEO and co-founder of Heura, to explore the intersection of activism, innovation, and food system transformation. From his early
Who's on Stage at Future FoodTech SF? Join host Sharon Cittone as she sits down with Bill Aimutus, a leading food innovation pioneer shaping the future of food. With a career in companies like Land O’Lakes, Kerry Ingredi
In this episode of the FoodTech Junkies Podcast, host Sharon Cittone sits down with Liana Thompson, co-founder Aquaai, a pioneering robotics startup tackling ocean and waterway health. Liana shares her journey from journ
How can we make food healthier, more sustainable, and packed with essential nutrients—all without relying on traditional agriculture? In this episode, we sit down with Frank Jaksch, founder of Ayana Bio, to explore the c
Join us for a fascinating conversation with Marie Asano, partner at the European Circular Bioeconomy Fund (ECBF). Marie shares her unique journey from scientist to venture capitalist, exploring how she now champions sust
In this episode, we sit down with Dan Altschuler Malek, Managing Partner at Unovis Asset Management, to discuss the urgency for protein diversification, the future of sustainable food systems, and the transformative pote
How can the food industry tackle climate change, drive innovation, and create a sustainable future? In this episode, we’re joined by Siân Yates, Editorial Director at FoodBev Media, to explore the key challenges and grou
Ross Milne
CEO · Leaft Foods
1 appearance on this show
Marjolein Brasz
Foodvalley NL
1 appearance on this show
Giacomo Cattaneo
FOOD FOUNDERS Studio
1 appearance on this show
Lena Kwak
Starday
1 appearance on this show
Beatriz Jacoste
KM ZERO Food Innovation Hub
1 appearance on this show
Owen Ensor
Meatly
1 appearance on this show
Andrew Ive
Big Idea Ventures
1 appearance on this show
Chiara Cecchini
Savor
1 appearance on this show
Zhong Xu
Deliverect
1 appearance on this show
Nona Yehia
Vertical Harvest
1 appearance on this show
Julia Collins
PlanetFWD
1 appearance on this show
Darko Mandich
MeliBio
1 appearance on this show
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FoodTech Junkies is hosted by Sharon Cittone. The show is categorised under business (entrepreneurship) and has published 88 episodes.
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