About this podcast
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.
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Episodes
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- Fixing Food Isn’t Just About Tech. It’s About Systems · 1 h 1 minIn 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…
- Rubisco Unleashed: The Leaf-Based Protein That Could Change Everything · 59 minIn 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…
- Trapped IP, Broken Pipelines, and the Studio Changing That · 60 minHow 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…
- When Chefs Meet Algorithms: Inside Starday’s AI-Driven Food Revolution · 46 minDive 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…
- Facing Reality: Transforming Food Systems with KM ZERO’s Beatriz Jacoste · 48 minJoin 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…
- Pets at the Frontline: Meatly’s Bold Bet on Cultivated Meat as a Gateway to Change · 39 minWhat 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…
- Big Ideas, Bold Moves: Andrew Ive on Reinventing the Future of Food · 1 h 2 minIn 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…
- Decarbonizing Food Starts with What’s Inside It with Chiara Cecchini · 59 minIn 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…
- What It Takes to Build the World’s Most Connected Restaurant Platform · 42 minIn 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…
- Sowing Systems Change: Community, Farming & the Future of Food · 47 minThis 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…
- Decarbonizing the Future of Food: Julia Collins Gets Real on Regeneration, Transparency & Tech · 46 minIn 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…
- From Hive to Lab: Why MeliBio Is Changing How We Make Honey · 44 minWhat 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…
- Food Innovation from the Inside Out: A Conversation with Miriam Ueberall · 53 minIn 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…
- Fixing the Most Broken Industry: Marc Coloma on Food, Tech & Change · 50 minIn 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…
- The Next Food Frontier: Bill Aimutis on Transforming What We Eat · 45 minWho'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…
- Biomimicry & Climate Tech: The Future of Ocean Conservation · 45 minIn 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…
- Breaking the Ultra-Processed Cycle: A Science-Driven Approach to Nutrition · 44 minHow 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…
- Funding Bioeconomy: Insights from ECBF’s Marie Asano · 53 minJoin 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…
- Navigating the Way Forward: Innovation in Food’s Future · 44 minIn 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…
- Inside the Food System: Insights from FoodBev's Siân Yates · 56 minHow 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…
