Guest:

Shane Lee – Founder of Dharma Food Group | Food Systems Innovator | MAP Packaging Expert

From sweeping peanut shells at LongHorn Steakhouse to managing multimillion-dollar senior meal operations, Shane Lee’s journey into food was anything but planned. In this episode, we dive deep into the industrial side of food—how modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) changes shelf life, how Shane builds medically tailored meals at scale, and why the future of food might look a lot more like the past. We talk regenerative agriculture, packaging tech, food equity, and how to feed people better—with less junk and more intention.

Resources & Mentions:

Dharma Food Group – https://dharmafoodgroup.com

Christian Food Ministry – https://christianfoodministry.com

Ilpra Packaging Equipment – https://www.ilpra.com/en

White Oak Pastures – https://whiteoakpastures.com

Joel Salatin – Polyface Farms – https://www.polyfacefarms.com

NutriCoster Software – https://nutricoster.com

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Background

03:40 Transitioning from Restaurant to Food Industry

07:57 Understanding Food Production and Technology

12:38 Exploring Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) and Vacuum Skin Packaging (VSP)

20:27 The Future of Fresh Food Production

25:21 Sustainable Agriculture Practices

31:33 The Mission Behind Dharma Food Group

35:24 R&D Process for Tailored Meals

43:20 Connecting with the Community and Resources

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