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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.

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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.

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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 effectively scale production.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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Guest Julie Post-Smith, Chief of Commercial for FoodTech startup Superbrewed Food, talks with host Megan Thomas about how to effectively deliver new, alternative proteins to strategic partners, while still meeting consumer expectations.

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Dr. Katie Sanders, an Assistant Professor at NC State University, joins host Megan Thomas to discuss how bringing a modern perspective to science communications can cultivate better connections and deepen consumer understanding of food and agriculture. Dr. Sanders specializes in science and food systems communication, and also is part of the NC State Extension program: https://www.ces.ncsu.edu/ 

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Early stage AgTech investor Karen Levert of LeVert Ventures joins host Megan Thomas for a conversation about the outlook for venture investing in the sector, what she looks for in a startup, and the advice that she likes to give to founders.

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Dan Jenkins, VP of Regulatory and Government Affairs at CRISPR ag company Pairwise, speaks with host Megan Thomas about his perspectives on how to build alignment around the adoption of emerging technologies in food and agriculture using stakeholder engagement, networking, and other collaboration approaches.

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