In this podcast episode, we are thrilled to have back on the #pod for her regular monthly gig Colleen Martin, a renowned research expert from our presenting sponsor Caddle, who joins us to discuss their research conducted for our show and audience. Coinciding with the 4.20 Holiday, this episode delves into the latest consumer trends in retail cannabis, particularly edibles, beyond traditional forms like the 'devil's lettuce.' Colleen's exclusive, fresh-baked, proprietary research enriches our understanding of consumer preferences in this evolving market.   The episode then shifts gears to ..read more

In the latest episode of The Food Professor podcast, we explore the heart of Canadian food industry insights, with a particular focus on innovation and heritage. The episode features James Crosby, President & CEO of Crosby Foods, a quintessential family-owned Canadian company from New Brunswick, and Lori King, who spearheads their innovation and marketing efforts. Crosby, representing the fifth generation of leadership within the company, discusses the evolution of Crosby Foods and its commitment to quality and innovation in a conversation that's far from slow - a playful nod to their flag ..read more

In the latest episode of The Food Professor podcast, presented by Caddle, Michael LeBlanc and Sylvain Charlebois dive into a range of pressing issues within the food industry, alongside their esteemed guest, Chef Charlotte Langley, co-founder of Scout and the visionary behind Langley Foods. This episode not only celebrates the innovation and sustainability in seafood canning but also explores the transformative journey of emerging Canadian brands through Langley's latest venture. A significant portion of the podcast is dedicated to discussing groundbreaking Canadian research on GLP-1 weight lo ..read more

Our extraordinary guest in this episode is JP McMahon, Michelin star chef, restauranteur, ambassador for Irish food and author, reprising our interview from early 2023.   In the news, we cover cattle futures and the high. Rising cost of beef, talk about experiential dining in Vegas versus highly efficient AI dining in Del Taco, Canada's poor track record (we think!) in private food innovation investment, and Sylvain's perspective on the carbon tax and alternative solutions to help manage the impacts of climate change.    About JP JP McMahon is one of Ireland’s most prominent che ..read more

Welcome to The Food Professor podcast Season Three, episode 22, with your host Michael LeBlanc coming to you from Barcelona, where he’s attending the World Retail Congress. Michael is joined by Sylvain and special guest Colleen Martin, Chief Revenue Officer at Caddle, who is here to discuss a custom study commissioned by the lab, which is all about plant-based foods and beverages and the latest consumer insights. In this episode, Michael and Sylvain bring you the latest news from the agri-food industry, including the PSAC strike and its implications, food inflation numbers for March, and an ar ..read more

Get ready for another blockbuster season of Canada's top food industry and Canadian-produced management podcast, The Food Professor! I'm Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University and author of eight books. And I'm Michael LeBlanc, senior retail advisor, keynote speaker, producer, and host of a series of retail industry trade podcasts, including this one. Each week, we'll serve up and curate the top topics in the food, restaurant and grocery industry and go behind the headline, around the social media nonsense and counter the spin to talk about t ..read more

In this episode, we are joined by a special guest, Barry Murchie, President & CEO of TruLeaf Sustainable Agriculture, to discuss his unique vertical farm business. TruLeaf's products are available in major grocers such as Loblaw, Sobeys, and Metro under the Good Leaf brand. We then jump into the news and discuss Sylvain's viral TikTok on snacks and taxes. Next, we discuss the global population growth issue and what it means for the food industry. We react to American President Biden's recent visit to Ottawa, welcomed with a chocolate bar from fried of the pod Tariq Hahad's Peace By Chocola ..read more

Welcome to a special summer bonus episode of The Food Professor podcast recorded live in our on-site podcasting studio at the SIAL Food Innovation show in Toronto.  Over three great days in May, Sylvain and I met dozens of food innovators and thought leaders; these are their stories.  We're sure you will enjoy hearing these incredible interviews as much as we enjoy hosting the conversations. Stay tuned for season four of The Food Professor podcast, Canada's top food industry and Canadian-produced independent management podcasts, when we return live on the mic Thursday, September 21st ..read more

Welcome to The Food Professor podcast Season three, episode 16. Our special guest is Tom Margeson, President & CEO at Healthy Berries, live from PEI, talking to us about Superfruit Puree! Tom shares with us the fascinating origin story, growth trajectory and experiences of his business, and his experiences as a contestant on Dragon's Den. In the news, Sylvain reviews the grocery CEOS performance in front of the Parliamentary Agri-Food committee and awards the grocers and parliamentarians based on their opening statements, questions, and overall performance. We check back in on a story we t ..read more

Welcome to a special summer bonus episode of The Food Professor podcast recorded live in our on-site podcasting studio at the SIAL Food Innovation show in Toronto.  Over three great days in May, Sylvain and I met dozens of food innovators and thought leaders; these are their stories.  We're sure you will enjoy hearing these incredible interviews as much as we enjoy hosting the conversations. Stay tuned for season four of The Food Professor podcast, Canada's top food industry and Canadian-produced independent management podcasts, when we return live on the mic Thursday, September 21st ..read more