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014: How Entrepreneurs Can Make a Success in the Growing Plant-Based Food Business with Yvette Yi Yuan and Jessica Kwong (New Meat Focus Series)
“Plant-based food is not going anywhere, it's only going to grow from here on out.” - Jessica Kwong
Episode Description:
Have you ever tasted a beef jerky that isn't made out of beef at all? This week, Justine and Yvette sit with Jessica Kwong, the founder of Jack and Friends, a brand that creates the only plant-based jerky of its kind. As a food scientist, Jessica states the importance of research and development in food innovation and how it can help companies meet the growing demand for plant-based products. She relates the challenges of creating plant-based products that are inclusive and replicates the same food experience as its meat counterpart. They also talk about how entrepreneurs and consumers alike can benefit from healthy competition and collaboration and more recipes you might want to try! If you are into fun+delicious+healthy foods, this episode is for you!
Connect with Justine:
- Website
Connect with NextGenChef:
- Website
- YouTube
- NextGenChef App
Episode Highlights:
02:28 Jack & Friends
06:12 Leap Of Faith
09:59 Food Science In Building A Company
13:26 Plant Based Jerky
16:41 Jack & Friends Ingredients
21:49 Consumer Demand In A Plant Based Foods
26:58 Educate Yourself With Your Own Product
29:47 Healthy Level Of Competition
33:28 New Recipes
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By Justine Reichman
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“Plant-based food is not going anywhere, it's only going to grow from here on out.” - Jessica Kwong
Episode Description:
Have you ever tasted a beef jerky that isn't made out of beef at all? This week, Justine and Yvette sit with Jessica Kwong, the founder of Jack and Friends, a brand that creates the only plant-based jerky of its kind. As a food scientist, Jessica states the importance of research and development in food innovation and how it can help companies meet the growing demand for plant-based products. She relates the challenges of creating plant-based products that are inclusive and replicates the same food experience as its meat counterpart. They also talk about how entrepreneurs and consumers alike can benefit from healthy competition and collaboration and more recipes you might want to try! If you are into fun+delicious+healthy foods, this episode is for you!
Connect with Justine:
- Website
Connect with NextGenChef:
- Website
- YouTube
- NextGenChef App
Episode Highlights:
02:28 Jack & Friends
06:12 Leap Of Faith
09:59 Food Science In Building A Company
13:26 Plant Based Jerky
16:41 Jack & Friends Ingredients
21:49 Consumer Demand In A Plant Based Foods
26:58 Educate Yourself With Your Own Product
29:47 Healthy Level Of Competition
33:28 New Recipes
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