That's A Food Job! – Détails, épisodes et analyse

This podcast marks the 100th episode of the FoodGrads Podcast!

The podcast began in September 2020 and since then we have produced 100 episodes!

The success this show has had and continues to build is all because of YOU. You listening, supporting, and sharing the show. We thank you for the support.

To celebrate this achievement we are re-branding the the podcast to That's a Food Job! We wanted a fresh new look (and name) for the podcast.

We’re here to celebrate food industry professionals and proudly say—That's a Food Job!

In this episode Veronica Hislop is joined with Sydney Mohr and Nicole Gallace both team members from the FoodGrads team.

So in this episode, we talk about how the podcast came to be, highlights from past episodes of the show, the behind the scenes of the podcast, some of the most memorable guests in the first 100 episodes, and the unveiling of the new assets for the rebrand!

Show Notes

TIMESTAMPS

(0:00) Introduction

(9:50) FoodGrads Podcast Rebrand

(21:45) Looking at older intros of the podcast

(37:00) Reflecting on the iterations

(45:09) Behind the scenes of making the podcast

(50:00) Listener Q&A

COOL THINGS TO CHECK OUT

📖 Explore FoodGrads Career Guides (Ebooks)

📜 Get Career Advice (Blog)

CONNECT

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🎵 Connect on TikTok

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SAY THANKS

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🔍 Episode Highlights:

• Behind the scenes with Susgrainable 
  

• What Joseph does in his role 
  

• What a circular economy is

• Skills that Joseph is currently working on
  

Show Notes

Joseph's  / LinkedIn 

Susgrainable / Website / Instagram / LinkedIn

TIMESTAMPS

(1:15) Joseph’s food job

(2:55) How Joseph got into this role

(5:30) What is supply chain

(7:00) Susgrainable’s supply chain

(9:22) Joseph’s role in operations

(10:20) Launching a snack pretzel

(17:15) Coordinating Susgrainable’s supply chain

(23:15) How Joseph got into supply chain

(26:57) What Joseph likes about supply chain

(32:42) Communication in supply chain roles

(37:06) Why Susgrainable is a good place to work

(38:21) Skills Joseph is working on

(45:26) Advice for going into the supply chain

COOL THINGS TO CHECK OUT

📖 Explore FoodGrads Career Guides (Ebooks)

📜 Get Career Advice (Blog)

CONNECT

🐦 Connect on Twitter

📸 Connect on Instagram

💼 Connect on LinkedIn

🎵 Connect on TikTok

📹 Subscribe on YouTube

SPONSORS

CareersNow! is Food and Beverage Ontario’s multi-year workforce development initiative that is connecting students and job seekers with employers in Ontario’s food and beverage processing industry for exciting career opportunities. Check out CareersNow.ca for more information on exciting jobs, career information, industry mentors and training opportunities for professional development.

SAY THANKS

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🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify

On today’s episode we are talking about the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, what’s it like working in a small business and finding your "why".

Surria Fadel, is the Co-Founder of Cedar Valley Selections. Cedar Valley Selections is not your average pita chip company. They are creating high-quality authentic pita chips in a variety of different flavours.

 Surria graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Psychology and has spent several years in the fitness industry in many roles including being a Personal Trainer, Coach, Fitness Instructor, and Pain Management Therapist. She started Cedar Valley Selections with her son Ameen after receiving a small grant from his school board and wanted to share his mothers’ famous Fattoush Salad recipe.

Timestamps

(0:00) Introduction

(2:19) Cedar Valley origins

(7:38) Where Ameen's entrepreneurship spirit came from

(12:05) Why Surria decided to commit to Cedar Valley

(13:00) What drives Surria 

(21:47) Sponsor: CareersNow!

(22:14) Experience running a manufacturing facility

(33:54) What it was like being on Dragon's Den 

(40:30) Where Surria looks for guidance

(47:36) Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs

Links

• Surria's LinkedIn
• Cedar Valley 
• Show Notes

MORE COOL THINGS TO CHECK OUT

📖 Explore FoodGrads Career Guides (Ebooks)

📜 Get Career Advice (Blog)

CONNECT

🐦 Connect on Twitter

📸 Connect on Instagram

💼 Connect on LinkedIn

🎵 Connect on TikTok

📹 Subscribe on YouTube

SPONSORS

CareersNow! is Food and Beverage Ontario’s multi-year workforce development initiative that is connecting students and job seekers with employers in Ontario’s food and beverage processing industry for exciting career opportunities. Check out CareersNow.ca for more information on exciting jobs, career information, industry mentors and training opportunities for professional development.

SAY THANKS

💜 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts

🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify

FoodGrads is an interactive platform for the Food & Beverage Industry focused on closing the gap between students/recent graduates, educators and employers in food service & food processing. Our mission is to support the next generation of food industry professionals. Our broader priority is to attract forward-thinking, socially conscious people to pursue a career in food. An exclusive community of 'food' minded professionals who collaborate and aspire to a healthier world.

Nicole Gallace is a friend, a mentor and a co-worker who I have had the pleasure to have known for years. She is also the creator of this awesome platform which has given me the opportunity to share how great the food and beverage industries are.

This is episode 1 of the FoodGrads Podcast the podcast which takes you on a fascinating journey in to the hearts and minds of the amazing people who work in the food, beverage and hospitality industries. From Food Scientists to Farmers, Chefs to the Plant, QA Technicians to Dietitians, R&D to Sales, no matter what your passion–there’s something for everyone in Food–we’ll help you find it!

We share insights from professionals at all stages in their careers. Find out what they do, why they do it and how they change the world one day at a time. Featuring weekly episodes every Monday with your host Veronica Hislop this podcast will showcase careers and opportunities you didn't even know existed!

In this episode, we dive into learning about the exciting world of FoodGrads. We explore what FoodGrads is, how it came about, why the food industry is a great place to work and the campus ambassador program.

We hope you enjoy the first episode!

On today’s episode, we discuss food safety consulting, essential skills for food safety professionals, and how volunteering can help you network.

Tania is the Co-Founder and Director of Assured Food Safety Consulting. She is here to offer guidance on navigating the world of food safety careers. Tania has a Master's degree in food science and is a proud Centennial College Biotechnology alumni. She has worked in food safety within the government and the food industry. Tania is passionate about giving back to the student community and helping companies improve their food safety.

Timestamps

(0:00) Introduction
(2:53) Tanya's career journey
(5:39) How Tanya found out about food safety consulting
(10:34) How food safety consulting works
(14:51) Skills needed by a food safety consultant
(13:05) Food safety regulations and consulting options
(24:51) Improving communication skills in school and beyond
(29:30) Overcoming language barriers
(31:20) Mentorship and why Tanya started to
(42:18) Skills students are lacking in the workplace

Links

• Tania's LinkedIn
• Assured Food Safety
• Show Notes

WHEN YOU'RE READY

📖 Explore FoodGrads Career Guides (Ebooks)

📜 Get Career Advice (Blog)

CONNECT

🐦 Connect on Twitter

📸 Connect on Instagram

💼 Connect on LinkedIn

🎵 Connect on TikTok

📹 Subscribe on YouTube

SPONSORS

Canadian Food Innovation Network: CFIN's Food Innovation Career Hub is a one-stop shop for food professionals, students, and employers. This community is home to anyone interested in a career in food tech or actively seeking talented employees for their food business. The Food Innovator Career Hub lets you search job openings, access original content, and connect with a growing community of food professionals and mentors.

SAY THANKS

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On today’s episde we are talking about the Kaan's career journey, his book "Food for Thought" and philosophy.

About Kaan Demiryürek

Kaan Demiryürek is the Research and Development Director for Sustainable Packaging at PepsiCo. Pepsico products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo's food portfolio includes products such as Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream.

 Kaan has over two decades of career experience working at PepsiCo in food science, engineering and R&D spanning multiple geographies. Kaan holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Food Engineering from the Middle East Technical University and His first role at Pepsico was as an R&D intern in Turkey. Since then he has worked in various business units in Europe (Turkey, Balkans, and East Europe) and North America across different foods categories. Before his current role in sustainable packaging Kaan led the R&D team for Potato Chips for North America.

Links 

• Show Notes
•  Kaan Demiryürek's LinkedIn
• PepsiCo
• Food for Thought: Food Science and Engineering for the Future of Humanity by Kaan Demiryürek
• How modern science is turning our foods into medicines | David Julian McClements | TEDxAmherst
• Dr.David McClements Webinar for The Good Food Institute
• Kaan's email

Timestamps

(0:00) Introduction

(1:52)  Kaan introduces himself and career history

(5:36) Difference between food engineering and science

(7:00) Why Kaan transitioned to sustainable packaging

(12:52) Discussion about "Food for Thought" Book

(20:00) Philosophy and R&D

(25:13) Sponsor: CareersNow!

(30:17) Importance of curiosity

(34:55) Prioritization in work

(42:00) Advice for inspiring food professionals

(45:39) Outro

MORE COOL STUFF

📖 Explore FoodGrads Career Guides (Ebooks)

📜 Get Career Advice (Blog)

CONNECT

🐦 Connect on Twitter

📸 Connect on Instagram

💼 Connect on LinkedIn

🎵 Connect on TikTok

📹 Subscribe on YouTube

SPONSORS

CareersNow! is Food and Beverage Ontario’s multi-year workforce development initiative that is connecting students and job seekers with employers in Ontario’s food and beverage processing industry for exciting career opportunities. Check out CareersNow.ca for more information on exciting jobs, career information, industry mentors and training opportunities for professional development.

SAY THANKS

💜 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts

🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify

On today’s episode we are talking about the Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN), CFIN's career resource library, Jamil's career story and cool innovation happening in Canada.

Our guest today is Jamil Karim, Director of Communications for CFIN. CFIN helps to fund transformative foodtech projects, stimulate collaboration, and foster a growing community of food and beverage professionals. They connect the Canadian food and beverage ecosystem to new ideas, opportunities, and technologies to increase collaboration and position Canada as a global leader in food innovation.

Jamil Karim combines more than a decade of marketing and communications experience with a passion for helping people and companies tell their stories. He also has extensive experience working with industry, where he’s led media and community relations strategies for some of the country’s fastest growing tech companies. Additionally, Jamil is deeply committed to having a positive impact on his community.

This podcast episode is sponsored by the Canadian Food Innovation. Check out CFIN’s Career Hub  code to learn more about CFIN's free membership, our Food Innovator Career Hub, and how can you can join the fastest growing food business community in the country. 

Timestamps

[0:00] Introduction

[1:43] Jamil’s career path in communications and public relations up until CFIN

[6:57] Skills required in communication roles

[14:26] About CFIN

[23:15] Food tech innovation and collaboration in Canada

[26:36] Green-tech definition

[28:37] CFIN’s career hub

[34:45] Jamil’s research process

[38:05] Canadian innovation trends

[41:27] Challenges of implementing innovation

[44:35] CFIN funded startups

[48:58] Advice for students looking to innovate

Links

Jamil Karim LinkedIn

CFIN’s Career Hub

CFIN’s YODL

Relocalized

Food Cycle Science

Jamil Karim’s Email

Find Jamil Karim Online

Show Notes

Website: FoodGrads.com/Jamil-Karim/

On today’s episode we are talking about buliding a career journey into the tea industry, the differences about blended and single orgin teas, fostering a sense of continuous learning and problem-solving techniques which are pivotal for his consulting pursuits in the tea industry and advice for those looking to go into the tea industry. 

Our guest today is William (Billy) Dietz, author or the book Spill the Tea. Billy has been in love with the tea industry since he first discovered the health benefits of tea back in high school. Billy has over 15 years of career knowledge. Which has amassed from his time as a tea blogger, a tea entrepreneurship, working in product development at DavidsTEA to currently being an independent tea consultant.

Sponsors

This episode of the podcast is supported by CareersNow! CareersNow! is Food and Beverage Ontario’s multi-year workforce development initiative that is connecting students and job seekers with employers in Ontario’s food and beverage processing industry for exciting career opportunities. Check out CareersNow.ca for more information on exciting jobs, career information, industry mentors and training opportunities for professional development.

Timestamps

Coming soon! 

Links

Coming soon! 

Find Billy Dietz Online

Show Notes

Website: FoodGrads.com/billy-dietz/

On today's episode, we discuss the fields of packaging and project management, lessons learned in managing teams, and the importance of staying curious.

Our guest is Karen Aranha, Innovation & Commercialization Project Manager at The Hershey Company. Karen graduated with a Bachelors's Degree from the University of Mumbai in Packaging and Printing Technology. After gaining some experience in the field she obtained a Master's Degree in Packaging Science from Rochester Institute of Technology. After graduating, she worked for the Packaging Corporation of America as a packaging engineer, developing and executing merchandising displays and corrugated packaging. Her responsibilities included creating and implementing temporary displays and corrugated packaging for Hershey's. Although she now works in project management for the food industry, she remains passionate about packaging and considers herself a "packaging geek."

Sponsors

This episode of the podcast is supported by CareersNow! CareersNow! is Food and Beverage Ontario’s multi-year workforce development initiative that is connecting students and job seekers with employers in Ontario’s food and beverage processing industry for exciting career opportunities. Check out CareersNow.ca for more information on exciting jobs, career information, industry mentors and training opportunities for professional development.

Timestamps

[00:00] Introduction
[4:12] Karen's career journey
[9:46] Speaking about a packaging engineering degree
[15:20] Differences between cardboard and corrugated material
[21:11] Why Karen switched to project management
[26:45] Designing and Coordinating Packaging
[31:00] How Karen manages projects
[36:58] Hershey’s sweet and salty division
[39:31] Learning how to manage people
[45:11] Advice for students and graduates
[50:12] Outro

Links

Comin soon! 

Show Notes

Website: http://FoodGrads.com/karen-aranha/

On today’s episode we are talking about the ins and outs of food inspections, the art of communication in the workplace and balancing work a master’s program. Our guest today is Mariia Melnychuk, Food Processing Specialist Inspector at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and MSc. student for Food Safety & Quality Assurance at University of Guelph. The CFIA is a key science-based federal regulator of food, animals and plants. The CFIA is committed to enhancing the safety of food produced and sold in, or imported into, Canada, contributing to the health of animals and protecting the plant resource base.

Mariia graduated from Niagara College with an advanced diploma & Associate’s Degree in Food Science and Technology and since then has held multiple food safety positions. Her current master’s research is looking at consumers perceptions of cultured meat. 

Timestamps

[00:00] Introduction
[1:02] Mariia's Journey to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
[8:40] Important skills for a food processing inspector 
[15:21] Stories that have stuck out to Mariia 
[18:54] Exploring Maria's UofG Master's Program
[24:20] Mariia's thesis on perceptions in cell based meats 
[25:45] Choosing the Right Research Topic
[26:43] Difficulties of conducting surveys 
[27:06] Current State of Cell-Based Meats in Canada
[30:29] The Role of Supervisors in Research
[38:23] Why Mariia decided to get a master's degree 
[40:29] Advice for Students and Closing Remarks

Links

Mariia Melnychuk LinkedIn

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)

University of Guelph's Food Safety and Quality Assurance program

Information about the different roles CFIA inspectors carry out

Find Mariia Melnychuk

Mariia Melnychuk LinkedIn

Show Notes

Website: https://foodgrads.com/2024/01/17/mariia-melnychuk/