Hosted by Lara Tiro and Christine Farkas · 🇺🇸 US · EN-CA · 75 episodes
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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
Lara Tiro and Christine Farkas hosts Munching on Molecules, a arts show with 75 episodes published.
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, sustainability,
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
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 collabor
Angela Santiago is the CEO and Co-Founder of Little Potato Company, a business she started alongside her father 30 years ago. The Little Potato Company's origin story is one of those rare ones that feels almost too good
What does it take to turn a homemade kombucha obsession into a growing beverage brand? We sit down with Kristin Zerbin, founder of Hoochy 'Booch Kombucha, for a candid conversation about her journey from DIY kombucha bre
What does it take for an international food brand to successfully launch in Canadian retail? In this episode, we sit down with Scott Miller, Founder of MarketReady, a consulting business built to support global food manu
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 managing n
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 11 T
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? In this episode, we sit down wit
Time for another quarterly catch-up with your co-hosts, Christine Farkas, RSE, CRC and Lara Tiro. In this "snackable" roundup, we share the key moments, industry gatherings, and forward-looking forums that shaped our win
We sit down with Alessio Monterosso, Founder of Ariana Naturals, for a conversation about personal healing, entrepreneurship, and building with purpose. Founded in Ottawa, Ariana Naturals, started as Alessio’s personal s
In this special edition of Munching on Molecules, we’re joined by two members of the CHFA Government Relations & Regulatory Affairs team: Sonia Parmar, VP, Regulatory Affairs & Government Relations Jules Gorham, Sr. Dire
What if sustainability wasn’t just about packaging, sourcing, and supply chains, but also about creating healthier, happier, and more productive workplaces? We sit down with Jennifer de Vera of Dawson College, whom we fi
What happens when a supplements skeptic ends up leading a Canadian natural health company with clinically backed, patented ingredients? In this episode of Munching on Molecules, we sit down with Michael Bentley, Presiden
What does it look like to build a proudly Canadian snack brand from a farmers’ market table all the way to owning your own production facility? In this episode, we sit down with Sheena Russell, Founder & CEO of Made with
In this recap episode, Munching on Molecules looks back on Expo 2026 to capture the energy, standout conversations, and biggest trends & themes shaping the future of food. From emerging brand innovations to sharp insight
We welcome Matthew Skinner, CEO of Wide Open Agriculture (WOA), to explore the business and science behind lupin protein and regenerative food systems. From a finance career to food entrepreneurship, Matthew’s path into
This week, we’re joined by the one and only, Christine Couvelier, executive chef, culinary trendologist, and founder of Culinary Concierge, for an inspiring look at a life fully immersed in food. Christine’s passion is u
In this special on-the-ground episode, Munching on Molecules heads to CHFA NOW Vancouver to capture the energy of the show floor. We ran our Fast 4 Interviews series with the brands and booths exhibiting at the event, sp
What happens when a seasoned brand builder turns his focus to oral care and decides the category deserves a total reset? In this episode, we sit down with Steve Thorp, CEO & Co-Founder of Before, for a behind-the-scenes
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