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That's a Food Job!

No matter what your passion is, there’s a career for everyone in food—and we’re here to help you find it! "That’s a Food Job!" is the podcast that uncovers the stories behind the people shaping the agrifood industry. From food scientists to farmers, plant managers to programmers, food safety technicians to skilled trades, supply chain managers to salespeople, we explore the diverse roles that power the world of food. Join host Veronica Hislop as she interviews professionals from across the agrifood sector. Discover what they do, why they do it, and how they’re driving innovation and change. Whether you’re a student exploring your next steps, a young professional seeking career guidance, or a seasoned industry veteran looking for fresh perspectives, this podcast offers the inspiration and insights you need to take your next step in the agrifood industry. We’re here to celebrate the diversity of careers in food and proudly say—That's a Food Job!

info_outline Building relationships: The art of sales in the food equipment industry with National Business Development & Sales Manager, Rafal Rusiniak at Handtmann Canada Limited(#105) 03/13/2025
info_outline Implementing lean manufacturing in food production with COO, Brian Allaway at Made with Local (#104) 02/23/2025
info_outline Building a Sustainable Food Future with Sustinability Manager, Berklee Welsh at Simple Mills (#103) 02/05/2025
info_outline Preventing Listeria Outbreaks with science and entrepreneurship with Laurent Dallaire, CEO and Co-founder of Innodal 12/18/2024
info_outline Turning insights into actionable strategies with Matt Thell, Global Strategy & Innovation Leader at General Mills Inc. (#101) 10/30/2024
info_outline Serving up 100 episodes: Our Story of Growth and Inspiration with Sydney Mohr and Nicole Gallace (#100) 10/02/2024
info_outline Environmental Operations Coordinator at Susgrainable - Joseph Lyons (#99) 09/30/2024
info_outline Adapting to Change in Food Engineering and Navigating Industry Shifts with Associate Professor Seamus Higgins | Ep. 97 09/27/2024
info_outline How to advocate for Ontario’s 28,000 Grain Farmers as a Market Development & Sustainability Manager with Dana Dickerson | Ep. 97 09/25/2024
info_outline What Being a Food Science PhD is Really Like with AJ Taylor, Ph.D. is a Scientist II, Innovation at McCormick FONA | Ep. 96 09/22/2024
info_outline Innovations in Food Safety: Cold Plasma Science with Brendan Niemira,PhD, Lead Scientist at the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service | Ep. 95 09/04/2024
info_outline Navigating a career in food product development with Michael Sharp, Director of Research and Analytics at the Heartland Food Products Group | Ep. 94 08/07/2024
info_outline Shaping Food Safety Policy with Jennifer McEntire, Ph.D., Founder of Food Safety Strategy | Ep. 93 07/25/2024
info_outline Solving R&D problems with Davis Jaeger, R&D Leader, Culinary Expert and Food Scientist | Ep. 92 07/17/2024
info_outline Leading Collaboration in Food Nutrition Science Research with Matthew Teegarden, Ph.D. | Ep. 91 07/04/2024
info_outline Find your "why" in your career with Surria Fadel, Co-Founder of Cedar Valley | Ep. 90 06/21/2024
info_outline Kickstarting your food safety career with Tania, Co-Founder and Director of Assured Food Safety Consulting | Ep. 89 06/05/2024
info_outline Empowering food professionals for global food system transformation with Kaan Demiryürek, R&D Director for Sustainable Packaging at PepsiCo | Ep 88 04/24/2024
info_outline Communicating Canadian food sector innovation and growth with Jamil Karim, Director of Communications at the Canadian Food Innovation Network | Ep. 87 04/03/2024
info_outline Spilling the tea with William (Billy) Dietz, Co-Founder and Consultant at BDH Consultants and Author | Ep. 88 03/20/2024
info_outline Unwrapping the world of food packaging with Karen Aranha, Innovation & Commercialization Project Manager at The Hershey Company | Ep. 85 01/31/2024
info_outline A deep dive into food inspections and graduate studies with Mariia Melnichuk, Food Processing Specialist Inspector at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency | Ep. 84 01/17/2024
info_outline Growing food entrepreneurship in Canada with Mike McNeil, Vice President of Operations at Venturepark Labs | Ep. 83 01/10/2024
info_outline What does a product developer do in the wine and spirits sector do? with Esther Onguta, Ph.D., Product Development Specialist at The Absolut Company/Pernod Ricard | Ep. 82 01/03/2024
info_outline Harnessing the power of AI, sensors and engineering to reduce food waste and improve food safety with Harjeet Bajaj, President and CEO of Savourmetrics | Ep 81 11/22/2023
info_outline What do millwrights in the food manufacturing industry do with Nole Coutrouzas, VP & Business Representative for UBC Millwright Local 1916 | Ep 80 11/08/2023
info_outline Beyond the Fear: Embracing Change and Perserverance with Mitch Jacobson P.Eng., CEO of Reviita Energy Tea 10/27/2023
info_outline Embracing Servant Leadership in Food Processing with Gavin Johnston, Plant Manager at Veg Pro International Inc. and Owner of Redpath Strategies | Ep 78 10/18/2023
info_outline Becoming a Master of All Trades and Finding Solutions with Neha Mehta, Food Safety Quality Assurance Compliance Coordinator/Supervisor at Maple Leaf Foods Inc. | Ep 77 09/19/2023
info_outline The Power of Story-Telling when Creating a Circular Economy with Rebecca Bradley, Chief Marketing Officer at Terra Bioindustries | Ep 76 09/09/2023
 
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