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Hosted by Lara Tiro and Christine Farkas · arts · EN-CA · 85 episodes
Welcome to Munching on Molecules, your portal to the world of culinary delights, food science, and global gastronomy. Lara Tiro and Christine Farkas explore and share the latest in food discoveries and trends from our Canadian backyard and around the world, fostering a delicious food community for enthusiasts and experts alike. Approachable, inspiring, fun introduction to the world of food technology, science and culinary research. - **What can listeners expect to hear?** - Cutting-edge food technologies - Food scientists and culinary mavens perspectives
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to Munching on Molecules, your portal to the world of culinary delights, food science, and global gastronomy. Lara Tiro and Christine Farkas explore and share the latest in food discoveries and trends from our Canadian backyard and around the world, fostering a delicious food community for enthusiasts and experts alike.
Munching on Molecules is hosted by Lara Tiro and Christine Farkas. The show has published 85 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Episode 85: Reinventing the Bakery Model with Alice Couderc of Atome Bakery" (13 October 2026, 27 minutes), "Episode 84: Linking Elbows, Building Food Systems with Parry Aftab" (29 September 2026, 36 minutes), and "Episode 83: From Hidden Hunger to Global Impact with Dr. Gavin Armstrong of Lucky Iron Life" (25 September 2026, 30 minutes).
Munching on Molecules publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 85 episodes.
Booking probability for Munching on Molecules is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Munching on Molecules requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Munching on Molecules's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Munching on Molecules are Snacks, Coffee & Other Foods and Scientific Research & Development. Munching on Molecules has an arts audience.
Lara Tiro and Christine Farkas hosts Munching on Molecules, an arts show with 85 episodes published.
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Episode #85
In this episode, we sit down with Alice Couderc, co-founder of Atome Bakery, a Vancouver-based French-inspired bakery creating ready-to-bake frozen artisan breads and pastries. Alice moved from France to Canada in 2018...
Episode #84
We chat with Parry Aftab, agrifood community builder and founder of PEI Food Strong, Canadian Source to Supper, and PEI Good Eats, to explore how community, local food and practical action can help build a more...
Episode #83
What if tackling one of the world’s biggest micronutrient challenges started with something as simple as what goes into the cooking pot? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Gavin Armstrong, founder and CEO of Lucky...
Episode #82
In this episode, we sit down with Mehnaz Tabassum, CEO of NL Eats and Food Forward Summit, to talk about the journey from building an online food community to launching a nonprofit and creating a national platform...
Episode #81
We are on site in Coquitlam, BC with Shaun Ashworth, Co-Founder, Owner, and President of Associated Labels and Packaging. Shaun takes us behind the scenes of their packaging operations and shares why great packaging is...
Episode #80
Grinta began on the sidelines. As parents of four active children competing across multiple sports, Sonia and Jaspaul saw firsthand how long games, tournaments, travel, heat, and physical exertion could affect young...
Episode #79
Dr. Jason Bush, Chief Scientific Officer and Jason Leibert, Chief Growth Officer, from Solnul ® join us to explore the science and commercialization behind an upcycled prebiotic fibre made from potatoes. Solnul ® is a...
Episode #78
Chef Connor Flynn, also known as The Preserving Chef, shares with us the world of food preservation and why it’s about so much more than extending shelf life. Connor’s journey started close to home, cooking alongside...
Episode #77
Janet Helou is the CSO and Wine Scientist at Glimmer Wine, a BC-based, women-owned non-alcoholic sparkling wine brand. With a background spanning science, R&D, sales, food science, and wine, Janet helps lead Glimmer...
Episode #76
We talk with Gord Sterritt, CEO of Authentic Indigenous Seafood and Executive Director of the Upper Fraser Fisheries Conservation Alliance, to explore the deep connection between fisheries, food security...
Episode #75
What does it take to build a contract manufacturing operations capable of serving CPG brands on both sides of the border and scaling with them all the way to Costco? We sit down with Preet Bhullar, COO and Co-Founder of...
Episode #74
Join us as Dr. William Yan shares his extensive experience in food safety, nutrition, and regulation in Canada. He brings a thoughtful perspective on the importance of science-based frameworks alongside industry...
Episode #73
<p>Angela Santiago is the CEO and Co-Founder of Little Potato Company, a business she started alongside her father 30 years ago. </p><p><br></p><p>The Little Potato Company's origin story is one of those rare ones that...
Episode #72
<p>What does it take to turn a homemade kombucha obsession into a growing beverage brand?</p><p>We sit down with Kristin Zerbin, founder of Hoochy 'Booch Kombucha, for a candid conversation about her journey from DIY...
Episode #71
<p>What does it take for an international food brand to successfully launch in Canadian retail?</p><p>In this episode, we sit down with Scott Miller, Founder of MarketReady, a consulting business built to support global...
Episode #70
<p>We sit down with Simran Kaur, Sales Manager for Western Canada at Jiva Organics, for an honest conversation about navigating the Canadian CPG and retail landscape. Simran shares her unconventional journey from...
Episode #69
<p>In this episode, we sit down with Chef Steph Baryluk, a Red Seal Indigenous Chef, educator, and one of Canada's most compelling voices in food. A proud Teetl'it Gwich'in from Teetl'it Zheh (Fort McPherson) in Treaty...
Episode #68
<p>What if regulatory expertise was not just a compliance checkbox, but a core part of how you build a brand, make a business case, and grow in the Canadian natural health products industry?</p><p><br></p><p>In this...
Episode #67
<p>Time for another quarterly catch-up with your co-hosts, Christine Farkas, RSE, CRC and Lara Tiro.</p><p><br></p><p>In this "snackable" roundup, we share the key moments, industry gatherings, and forward-looking...
Episode #66
<p>We sit down with Alessio Monterosso, Founder of Ariana Naturals, for a conversation about personal healing, entrepreneurship, and building with purpose.</p><p><br></p><p>Founded in Ottawa, Ariana Naturals, started as...
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