Season 1

Navigating the Food Industry: 3 Tips for Launching a Successful Start Up with José Hernandez

How to Save Your Restaurant — The CPG Conversation with Nader Ashway And Mike Van Dorn

Do you have a product idea that you want to share with the world? Justine and her co-host Andrea Strong uncover the secret path to launching a successful consumer packaged goods product, navigating the CPG world from the perspectives of an investor-founder, Nader Ashway, and a director of logistics at Brodo, Mike Van Dorn.

How Entrepreneurs Can Make a Success in the Growing Plant-Based Food Business with Yvette Yi Yuan and Jessica Kwong

Jessica Kwong turned down a job offer from a multi-billion dollar company after graduating from Cornell's food science program to start Jack & Friends, a plant-based jerky company built on the mission of creating food for anyone and any lifestyle. Justine and Yvette Yi Yuan explore Jessica's journey from food science student to entrepreneur, and what it takes to build a plant-based brand with both technical rigor and purpose.

From Farming to Shipping: The Sustainable Way Towards a Thriving Food and Fashion Industry with Sarah Parlow

How to Grow Even with Uncertainties with Hayden Fulstone

The Bridge Between Good Food and Unforgettable Experience with Merril Gilbert

The Elevated Way to Enjoy Meat Without Killing Animals! with Yvette Yi Yuan and Ira van Eelen

Is it possible to enjoy meat without killing one single animal on the planet? Of course! Since its introduction in the 2000s, cultivated/cultured meat is slowly changing the future of meat. Justine and Yvette Yi Yuan interview Ira van Eelen on this controversial topic — exploring what cultivated meat is, how you can produce meat without animal slaughter, and what potential it brings to the future of food.

The Healthy, Sustainable, and Ethical Way to Build the Future of Meat with David Benzaquen

The Holy Trifecta of Wholesome Nutrition with Krish Rathi

How to Build a Sustainable Framework to Shortcut Your Way to Success with Sara Simmonds

Win the Product Competition — What You Can Do to Level The Playing Field in the Food Industry with Sandra Velazquez

The market competition became unbelievably tight during this pandemic. Products with appealing promises emerged and more small business owners are stepping up in the arena. But how can entrepreneurs rise above the competition while being aligned with their purpose and mission? Sandra Velazquez shares her amazing journey and the lessons she learned about transition and purpose-driven endeavors.

Regenerative Food System — How to Live Healthy and Stay Healthy During the New "Old Normal" of Food with Daniel Baertschi

Food Waste No More! Enhance Your Food Experience With These Storage Tips and Food Ideas That Will Save Your Day! with Reilly Brock

Food gone bad? No worries! Today's treat: cool recipes, storage tips, and refrigeration hacks that will make you love being in the kitchen! Justine sits with Reilly Brock, Associate Creative Director at Imperfect Foods, who provides important things to remember in storytelling, content creation, branding and identity.

Why You Should Choose Sustainable Product Goods and Practices: No Crash Sugarcane Hydrating Energy Drink and Wonder Herbs You Should Try Today For Better Health and Balanced Body with Gina Bria, Nisha and Bhoomi

The "8 Glasses of Water A Day" Myth Debunked! — Learn Why You Need to Stop Believing This Hoax Now and Learn How To Effectively Rehydrate Your Body with Gina Bria

Once upon a time, someone said that we need to drink 8 glasses of water a day and the world believed it! While it is true that we need water to live, counting glasses of water just isn't the right way to rehydrate. Join Justine and Gina Bria, Founder of Hydration Foundation, as they unveil the less known facts about water and hydration and share why hydration is an urgent call, not only for people but also for nature.

Introduction to Essential Ingredients Podcast

Welcome to Essential Ingredients — a podcast about the people building a better food system, one ingredient at a time. Hosted by Justine Reichman.