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.' We also talk about the Food Industry implications of the Federal Budget, latest research from the Dalhousie Lab on Canadians and their breakfast habits, productivity in Canada, the latest CPI numbers, and the future of Red Lobster in an era of high lobster costs.

To all our podcast listeners, we are excited to share the Cannabis insights presented by Colleen on the #pod. Here is the link to download the survey data: Download

Stats Canada Food Fight, $ US1.4 Trillion Farm Bill, Rib Robots and guest Ian Lee, Associate Professor at Carleton University | Sprott School

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 the news, we talk about the significant disparity in Canadians' monthly food spending, the merits of the newly announced National School Food Program, the bird flu outbreak in livestock in the U.S. and the rising popularity of butter as a more straightforward, healthier food ingredient amidst changing consumer preferences. It also discusses the financial implications of the surging prices of olive oil.

This episode of The Food Professor podcast features Chef Charlotte Langley and explores GLP-1 weight loss drug research, the impact of a shipping accident in Baltimore on the food supply, surging cocoa prices, and poor working conditions in the food industry in India. It also delves into Canadian grocery spending trends and Bitcoin's influence on food inflation, and celebrates the 60th Anniversary of Poutine!

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.

In the latest episode of The Food Professor Podcast, presented by Caddle, we kick off our new monthly Rapid Response segment featuring Colleen Martin from Caddle with Canadians' perceptions of ungraded Mexican beef on our grocery shelves. But first, we examine international beef regulations, highlighting the U.S.'s push for stricter "Made in U.S.A." standards and the Canadian Cattle Association's critique, labelling them overly stringent. The episode also touches on Aldi's significant expansion plans in the U.S., speculating on the implications for the Canadian market.

In the latest episode of The Food Professor Podcast, our special guest live from Winnipeg is Paul Hagerman from the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, sharing insights from his extensive experience in agriculture and food security across various regions, including Canada, Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean. In the news, we address the escalating global health problem of obesity, now surpassing global hunger, AI in agriculture, the unfortunate destruction of the Covered Bridge Potato Chips factory in Hartland, New Brunswick and the portrayal of food costs, shrinkflation and consumer behaviour through characters like Tony the Tiger and the Cookie Monster.

In this episode we welcome Colleen Martin, Chief Revenue Officer for Caddle, as a new regular contributor. In the news, we dive into the contentious issue of dynamic pricing, spotlighting a controversial (but misunderstood?) statement from Wendy's president, Kellogg's off-the-cuff suggestion for economic relief through cereal dinners and the (maybe) right idea, wrong time blow up of the the Kroger and Albertsons merger in the U.S.

This episode features a special guest, Ori Cohavi, Ph.D., Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder of Remilk from Israel, discussing the groundbreaking development of lab-grown milk recently approved for sale in Canada by the CFIA, marking a significant step in food technology. The podcast also explores recent research conducted with Caddle, focusing on food discounting and rescue. Further discussions touch upon the latest figures on food inflation, with Canada's food inflation rate at its lowest since October 2021, presenting a comparative analysis with other countries and highlighting the global perspective on food prices.

In the latest episode, we take a solo dive into a week filled with significant news and developments in the food industry. We begin with an insightful discussion on a survey about farmers' trust, revealing a concerning gap in confidence across generations. The conversation then shifts to legislative changes, specifically C-282, with significant implications for the food industry and future trade agreements. Then, we discuss the remarkable improvement in Tim Horton's profitability. Lastly, the podcast pays tribute to Bob Moore of Bob's Red Mill, who recently passed away at 94.

This episode features Doug Alexander, Vice President of Sustainability and Government Relations at Belmont Food Group. Key topics include the intricate balance of environmental sustainability and food industry operations, explicitly addressing food waste and regulatory impacts. In the news, Sylvain was in Ottawa testifying to a testy parliamentary Ag committee, sweet news with the Rogers sugar strike ending on the West coast, Athletic Brewing dominating the fast-growing non-alcoholic beer category, and a salute to Celine Dion, Taylor Swift and some big event happening in Las Vegas that a bunch of people will watch on big screen TV and consume a record amount of chicken wings.

This episode of The Food Professor Podcast features special guest Glenford Jameson, an expert in regulatory, commercial, and advertising law within the food sector. Canadian Minister Champagne's efforts to attract foreign grocers to Canada, raising questions about whether this is political posturing or a genuine attempt to address food affordability. The hosts also covered the ongoing European farmers' protests, where farmers expressed discontent by blocking roads and dumping manure. Next, we discuss Metro's latest quarterly results and Loblaw's charitable efforts, announcing a $1 million investment in community grants to support various organizations.

In this episode, Sylvain and I host Bettina Hamelin, the President and C.E.O. of Ontario Genomics and the excellent leading-edge work they are doing in the Agriculture Technology space in Canada. In the news, we discuss the recent "Enjoy Today" discount policy reversal by Loblaw and lessons learned from it, fluctuating chicken prices in British Columbia and the uplifting news coming out of Ottawa for Prince Edward Island and the Ag sector with the appointment of Mary Robinson to represent P.E.I. in Canada's Senate.

In this episode of the Food Professor Podcast, we interview tech entrepreneur Alison Sunstrum, discussing her impact on Calgary's Creative Destruction Lab. We explore innovations in restaurant technology, the effects of supply chain disruptions on food inflation, and delve into Canada Royal Milk's operations and future plans in Kingston. Lastly, we celebrate Matty Matheson for winning an Emmy for the show "The Bear."