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| Matthew Dominguez on Stopping the Save Our Bacon Act | 04 Aug 2026 | 00:33:43 | |
Our seventeenth guest is Matthew Dominguez, the U.S. Executive Director at Compassion in World Farming, where he leads a team dedicated to improving the welfare of farmed animals and advancing a food system that is better for animals, people, and the planet. With more than 15 years of experience in animal welfare and food policy, he has driven major corporate commitments and public policy reforms for farmed animals and regenerative agriculture. The grandson of a cattle rancher, Matt brings a unique and grounded perspective to conversations about food, farming, and animal welfare. Welcome to Fork The System — a podcast spotlighting the innovators, researchers, and advocacy leaders reimagining how we feed the world. NOTE: The Senate Agriculture Committee is scheduled to mark up the Farm Bill this Thursday, August 6th, when the Save Our Bacon Act (SOBA) could still be added as an amendment. Now is the time to speak out.
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| Renan Danielski on using sugar beets for cellular agriculture | 14 Jul 2026 | 00:34:06 | |
Our sixteenth guest is Dr. Renan Danielski, a New Harvest Postdoctoral Fellow at Lethbridge Polytechnic’s Advanced Post-Harvest Technology Centre, specializing in the upcycling of agricultural co-products into processing inputs for cellular agriculture. He earned his Ph.D. in Food Science from Memorial University of Newfoundland, receiving the prestigious Governor General’s Gold Medal for academic excellence. Dr. Danielski’s expertise includes encapsulation of bioactive compounds, bioactivity assessment of nutraceutical compounds, and functional food development. Welcome to Fork The System — a podcast spotlighting the innovators, researchers, and advocacy leaders reimagining how we feed the world. Resources:
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| Katy Bluett on the power of founders collectives in future food | 26 Aug 2025 | 00:24:56 | |
Our seventh guest is Katy Bluett. Katy has a long and impressive history of working in New Zealand’s foodtech innovation space. She’s the Executive Director of Future Food Aotearoa, a founders collective to accelerate the growth and impact of foodtech businesses. She’s also the Founder of Appetite for Change, a consultancy for innovative food companies. Welcome to Fork The System — a podcast spotlighting the innovators, researchers, and advocacy leaders reimagining how we feed the world. Resources:
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| Kartic Bajpai on sustainability in the decentralized Indian dairy sector | 12 Aug 2025 | 00:23:56 | |
Our sixth guest is Kartic Bajpai. Kartic is currently studying for a Master's in Food Systems at the University of Hohenheim. Kartic has past internship experiences in the traditional dairy R&D space and is interested in applying these experiences to make an impact in the sustainable dairy production space, particularly in India. Welcome to Fork The System — a podcast spotlighting the innovators, researchers, and advocacy leaders reimagining how we feed the world. Feedback Form: bit.ly/forkthesystemfeedback Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WboT7eY60yPXzi0rwukUKDbgKDXLrsyVODLJm_YedYo/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| Max Tham on flavour, cost, and quality in alt protein adoption | 29 Jul 2025 | 00:32:04 | |
Our fifth guest is Max Tham, a current Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the National University of Singapore. Max started his research journey working on anticancer agents, but now leads a research group investigating the molecular reactions of Heme, a molecule in animal meats that gives meat its distinct flavour. Max is now commercializing this research through the tHEMEat Company, a food tech start-up producing a Heme-based flavour catalyst called Veme to give alternative protein products the same smell and taste as meat. Welcome to Fork The System — a podcast spotlighting the innovators, researchers, and advocacy leaders reimagining how we feed the world. Resources:
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| Oscar Barrero Leal on the value of farming cooperatives | 15 Jul 2025 | 00:33:21 | |
Our fourth guest is Oscar Barrero Leal. Oscar recently finished his Doctorate in International Economic Law at Middlesex University and is now an Assistant Professor at the University of Ibagué in Colombia. Oscar teaches and conducts research in the intersections of global food systems, food security, public policy, and economic law. Oscar wrote his thesis on the rice trade — specifically, how international policies governing the global rice trade affected domestic Colombian rice markets. Welcome to Fork The System — a podcast spotlighting the innovators, researchers, and advocacy leaders reimagining how we feed the world. Feedback Form: bit.ly/forkthesystemfeedback Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15mzuxvfSZW6C5Fv85Bn8pLgqx6OqvGrs_9RdaAqrFFQ/edit?usp=sharing Substack Recap: https://forkthesystem.substack.com/p/a-recap-of-fork-the-system-episode-4cc?r=5s965p | |||
| Rikard Saqe on bottlenecks in alt protein development | 01 Jul 2025 | 00:27:06 | |
Our third guest is Rikard Saqe, a current Master’s of Chemical Engineering student at the University of Waterloo. Rikard started off his research journey working on drug discovery and healthcare technology. He has since transitioned into cultivated meat research and is particularly interested in cell-based seafood and potential applications of artificial intelligence in the field. Rikard has received over $700,000 in research grants and has worked with institutions like the Good Food Institute and New Harvest. Welcome to Fork The System — a podcast spotlighting the innovators, researchers, and advocacy leaders reimagining how we feed the world. Feedback Form: bit.ly/forkthesystemfeedback Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15vWPLXz-HoRxZ_VQndgcC0jLxUSMVPz73guLzqf4sWc/edit?usp=sharing Resources:
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| Jeffray Behr on developing the alt protein sector in Canada | 17 Jun 2025 | 00:20:50 | |
Our second guest is Jeffray Behr, an Engineering Project Manager at New School Foods. New School Foods is a Toronto-based company producing whole-cut seafood made entirely from plants, with their inaugural product being a plant-based filet that looks, cooks, tastes, and flakes like salmon. Jeffray graduated with a Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Waterloo in 2020. Welcome to Fork The System — a podcast spotlighting the innovators, researchers, and advocacy leaders reimagining how we feed the world. NOTE: Since this episode was recorded, New School Foods has recently announced their expansion beyond salmon into steak and ribs! Check out this article to learn more: https://betakit.com/new-school-foods-to-expand-beyond-plant-based-salmon-to-other-meat-alternatives/ Feedback Form: bit.ly/forkthesystemfeedback Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fVikBLIrEHDuGK0mMHUFvZY2T3J-UlwIUIgobiLJPZw/edit?usp=sharing Resources:
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| Cogie Cogan on pivoting from advocacy to start-up and changing consumer behaviour | 03 Jun 2025 | 00:19:00 | |
Our first guest is Cogie Cogan, a passionate leader in the animal welfare space. They’re a recent Western University graduate who studied Animal Ethics and Sustainability Leadership, where they took on animal welfare and climate advocacy roles with organizations like the United Nations and ProVeg International. Cogie is also a 2025 Cansbridge Fellow, who will be interning in Thailand this summer for Swees, a plant-based cheese company. They’re currently in the process of launching Prookie, a vegan protein cookie company. Welcome to Fork The System — a podcast spotlighting the innovators, researchers, and advocacy leaders reimagining how we feed the world. Feedback Form: bit.ly/forkthesystemfeedback Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QQI_gA8m33LZfEm81tgNxeT-XKr9FgcOJzY4Eu9HT8I/edit?usp=sharing Resources:
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| Fork The System Trailer | 02 Jun 2025 | 00:01:48 | |
Welcome to Fork The System — a podcast spotlighting the innovators, researchers, and advocacy leaders reimagining how we feed the world. Each episode will feature a professional working to build sustainable and ethical food systems. New episodes every other Tuesday with your host, Sherry Shu, an incoming fourth-year student at Western University’s Ivey Business School. Feedback Form: bit.ly/forkthesystemfeedback Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F1q4aZdja3_tKoTTs7hGWr_LV1iyM-KniP6US0YZH4w/edit?usp=sharing | |||
| Margrethe Aanesen on the future of the Norwegian aquaculture sector | 09 Jun 2026 | 00:28:26 | |
Our fifteenth guest is Margrethe Aanesen, a Senior Researcher at SNF – Centre for Applied Research at the Norwegian School of Economics in Bergen. Her work focuses on the management of marine ecosystem services and the valuation of non-market environmental goods and services. Her research has been centred on the societal trade-offs involved in aquaculture expansion in Norway. Welcome to Fork The System — a podcast spotlighting the innovators, researchers, and advocacy leaders reimagining how we feed the world. Feedback Form: bit.ly/forkthesystemfeedback | |||
| Kirumira Julius on empathy-building in the animal welfare movement | 12 May 2026 | 00:24:50 | |
Our fourteenth guest is Kirumira Julius, the Co-Founder of the African Institute for Animal Welfare, a non-profit organization whose mission is to end animal exploitation across Uganda and Africa. Their initiatives focus on promoting humane farming practices, pushing for stronger legal and policy frameworks, providing educational services, and conducting research. Welcome to Fork The System — a podcast spotlighting the innovators, researchers, and advocacy leaders reimagining how we feed the world. Resources:
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| Tina Owens on the rising risk of conventional farming systems | 14 Apr 2026 | 00:29:30 | |
Our thirteenth guest is Tina Owens, the lead of the Resilience and Agriculture Lending and Insurance Coalition (RALIC) for the Transformational Investing in Food Systems (TIFS), an organization aiming to bridge capital markets with the strategies, tools, and financial innovations to direct financing towards regenerative and agro-ecological food systems. Welcome to Fork The System — a podcast spotlighting the innovators, researchers, and advocacy leaders reimagining how we feed the world. Resources:
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| Kari Snorek on the surprising empathy of farmers to care about shrimp | 10 Mar 2026 | 00:24:46 | |
Our twelfth guest is Kari Snorek, the Director of Operations at Shrimp Welfare Project, a non-profit organization that guides the shrimp farming industry towards higher welfare practices for a more sustainable and ethical future. The Shrimp Welfare Project collaborates with global producers, seafood suppliers, and retailers to improve harvest and slaughter practices to impact the lives of over 5.4 billion shrimps per year. Welcome to Fork The System — a podcast spotlighting the innovators, researchers, and advocacy leaders reimagining how we feed the world. Resources:
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| Wasseem Emam on connecting animal, human, and environmental wellbeing | 10 Feb 2026 | 00:28:18 | |
Our eleventh guest is Wasseem Emam, the Founder & Executive Director of Ethical Seafood Research, a non-profit organization focused on improving animal welfare in aquatic food systems globally. ESR focuses its work on fish farming conditions in low and middle-income countries through research, advocacy, and implementation. Welcome to Fork The System — a podcast spotlighting the innovators, researchers, and advocacy leaders reimagining how we feed the world. Main resources:
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| Albert Tseng on the power of impact investing in China's alt protein sector | 09 Dec 2025 | 00:28:14 | |
Our tenth guest is Albert Tseng, the co-founder of Dao Foods, a venture capital firm that seeks to grow the alternative protein space in China. Dao Foods invests in promising Chinese start-ups, provides mentorship, and builds stakeholder ecosystems to strengthen the Chinese alt-protein industry. Welcome to Fork The System — a podcast spotlighting the innovators, researchers, and advocacy leaders reimagining how we feed the world. Main resources:
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| The Global Forum for Plant-Based and Alt Proteins on the importance of cultural diversity | 14 Oct 2025 | 00:30:52 | |
Our ninth guest is actually a panel of three guests: Dr. Tawanda Muzhingi, Matt Tom, and Jaishree Singh from the Global Forum for Plant-Based and Alt Proteins. The goal of this organization is to unite and empower stakeholders in the plant-based and alternative protein space, and expand this industry globally to be more inclusive for all. Welcome to Fork The System — a podcast spotlighting the innovators, researchers, and advocacy leaders reimagining how we feed the world. Main resources:
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| Jamie Clay on building a values-driven vegan business | 09 Sep 2025 | 00:22:44 | |
Our eighth guest is Jamie Clay. Jamie is an operations, strategy, and fundraising veteran, turned entrepreneur. She’s the founder of two purpose-led businesses: Flora + Fauna Experiences, which creates custom vegan travel itineraries and event experiences, and Build + Bloom Consulting, which offers consulting, operations, and leadership support to mission-driven organizations. Welcome to Fork The System — a podcast spotlighting the innovators, researchers, and advocacy leaders reimagining how we feed the world. Resources:
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