The FoodGrads Podcast

Building a Career in Food Manufacturing: Lessons in Creating Your Own Path with Doug Alexander, Vice President of Sustainability and Government Relations at Belmont Meats | Ep 65

Mar 22, 2023

On this episode, we interview Doug Alexander, Vice President of Sustainability and Government Relations at Belmont Meats. Join us as we discuss Doug's career transitions, managing failures in a role and advice for those pursuing a career in the manufacturing side of the food industry.

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Insights into Academic Food Science Research with Abigail Thiel (Ph.D.), Postdoctoral Researcher at Wageningen University and Science Communicator

Mar 15, 2023

On this episode, we interview Abbey Thiel (Ph.D.) Postdoctoral Researcherat Wageningen University and Science Communicator. Join us as we discuss what a post-doctorate research does, what it is like doing a food science PhD and why she decided to start Abbey the Food Scientist.

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Navigating Career Uncertainties with Authenticity and Open Mindedness with Jared Kligerman, President of The Think Tank | Ep 63

Feb 22, 2023

On this episode, we interview Jared Kligerman, President of The Think Tank, a full-service communications agency supporting the food industry. Join us as we discuss The Think Tank, Toronto's small food buisness scene and advice for students on how to network authentically.

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From Master's Degree to Career, Navigating the Food Safety Industry and Entrepreneurship with Marcus Washington, Business Development Manager at SGS and Co-Founder of Just4Bars | Ep 62

Feb 15, 2023

On this episode we are joined with Marcus Washington, Business Development Manager at SGS and Co-Founder of Just4Bars. Marcus shares his experience transitioning from a food safety master's degree to his full-time job at SGS. He also talks about his entrepenurial journey founding Just4Bars. We'll also discuss the...

From Farm to Table: How a Communications Communicator Bridges the Gap in the Food Industry with Sandra Ulewicz, Communications Coordinator at the Ontario Produce Marketing Agency | Ep 61

Jan 25, 2023

On this episode we are joined with Sandra Ulewicz, Communications Coordinator at the Ontario Produce Marketing Agency. Together we discuss what a communication coordinator does, misconceptions associated with Ontario produce industry, networking tips and a whole lot more!

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