FoodTech Stories

Megan Thomas
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FoodTech Stories

FoodTech Stories features the leaders pioneering new approaches to technology, collaboration, and storytelling in the FoodTech and AgTech space. Food and agriculture are changing, and fresh ideas and leadership are needed to sustainably feed the growing global population. FoodTech Stories is hosted by FoodTech marketing expert Megan Thomas, the founder of Ladder 17, a purpose-driven marketing services company dedicated to helping companies in the FoodTech, AgTech, and Consumer Products space. FoodTech Stories is edited by TJG Media.

  1. How Alt Protein Startups are Teaming Up with CPG Food Companies

    3 DAYS AGO

    How Alt Protein Startups are Teaming Up with CPG Food Companies

    This episode features guests Cornelly Van Der Ven, Director, Protein & Plant Based at Danone, and Alex Worker, Founder & Director of Nutrition from Water. They join host Megan Thomas to break down how the right partnership can benefit strategics and startups alike. For the startup, the right partnership can unlock access to vast operational capabilities and consumer understanding, and for the CPG company, it can benefit from the startup partner's nimble innovation. Follow FoodTech Sto...

    18 min
  2. A Food Technologist's View on Getting to Product-Market Fit

    FEB 5

    A Food Technologist's View on Getting to Product-Market Fit

    Join guest Matt Tom of MTCC, a product development consultancy, on how he applies his engineering and materials science mindset to the development of innovative new FoodTech foods. Matt talks with host Megan Thomas about how to get to product-market fit, something that he has done repeatedly in the FoodTech meat alternative, dairy, and snack space. From plant molecular farming to fiber spinning, catch the latest on emerging FoodTech in this episode. Follow FoodTech Stories on Apple Podc...

    21 min
  3. The Impact of Mis-Information and Dis-Information on Consumer Food Choices

    JAN 22

    The Impact of Mis-Information and Dis-Information on Consumer Food Choices

    Seasoned science and nutrition communicators Connie Diekman and Cami Ryan join host Megan Thomas to talk about the impact that mis-information and dis-information can have on consumer understanding and behavior toward food. From food technology to nutrition facts, this episode breaks down key pain points and learnings around communicating accurate information in a digital world. Follow FoodTech Stories on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. FoodTech Stories is edited by TJG Media.

    18 min
  4. Advancing New Food Technology in an Established Industry

    JAN 8

    Advancing New Food Technology in an Established Industry

    What does it take to build adoption for new technology or a new tech-enabled food in an established industry? Join guest Dr. Sarah Davidson Evanega, VP, Business Development for Okanagan Specialty Fruits, as she speaks with host Megan Thomas about the non-browning Arctic Apple, developed using genetic modification. The episode delves into how to balance consumer and grower benefits with the adoption of an emerging technology in the produce industry. Follow FoodTech Stories on Apple Podcasts o...

    16 min
  5. Getting to Scale: The Investor Outlook for the FoodTech Sector

    12/17/2024

    Getting to Scale: The Investor Outlook for the FoodTech Sector

    Two investors deeply involved in the FoodTech and AgTech space -- Alex Kopelyan, Senior Director & Partner at SOSV’s IndieBio, and Dan Altschuler, Managing Partner / Co-Founder of Unovis Asset Management, join host Megan Thomas for this episode. They share their outlook for private markets, how the Food and FoodTech sectors follow a fundamentally different model from the "disrupt and destroy" model at play in other tech sectors, and how ecosystems like MISTA can help startups to effective...

    28 min
  6. Where FoodTech Meets Food Culture: Designing Products Consumers Want

    10/30/2024

    Where FoodTech Meets Food Culture: Designing Products Consumers Want

    Laurie Demeritt, Owner & CEO of The Hartman Group, joins host Megan Thomas to discuss trends in food culture, including consumer expectations for FoodTech foods, why the beverage category is an easy entry point for consumers, and the emerging product benefits that younger adults are seeking from the foods they choose. Follow FoodTech Stories on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. FoodTech Stories is edited by TJG Media.

    25 min
  7. Building Ecosystem-wide Success for FoodTech Founders

    10/16/2024

    Building Ecosystem-wide Success for FoodTech Founders

    Guest Scott May, Founder and Head of MISTA, a multi-dimensional innovation platform and ecosystem for the FoodTech space, talks with host Megan Thomas about the barriers and breakthroughs that innovators face in both startup and corporate companies, and the unique approaches that MISTA is using to connect and support founders, investors, and large CPG and ingredient players. Follow FoodTech Stories on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. FoodTech Stories is edited by TJG Media.

    26 min
  8. What Role Can Nutrition Play in the Adoption of FoodTech Foods?

    10/02/2024

    What Role Can Nutrition Play in the Adoption of FoodTech Foods?

    Milton Stokes, PhD, MPH, RD, the Sr. Director, Food and Nutrition for the International Food Information Council (IFIC) joins the podcast to share the latest insights on what consumers think about nutrition and the foods that they choose, the role that registered dietitians can play in reaching consumers, and the interesting intersection of personal values and scientific evidence. Follow FoodTech Stories on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. FoodTech Stories is edited by TJG Media.

    27 min
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About

FoodTech Stories features the leaders pioneering new approaches to technology, collaboration, and storytelling in the FoodTech and AgTech space. Food and agriculture are changing, and fresh ideas and leadership are needed to sustainably feed the growing global population. FoodTech Stories is hosted by FoodTech marketing expert Megan Thomas, the founder of Ladder 17, a purpose-driven marketing services company dedicated to helping companies in the FoodTech, AgTech, and Consumer Products space. FoodTech Stories is edited by TJG Media.

Information

  • Creator
    Megan Thomas
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 FoodTech Stories
  • Show Website
    FoodTech Stories

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