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The Food Professor
Join Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Director, Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University in Halifax with host Michael LeBlanc as they look at the hot issues in the food, foodservice, grocery and restaurant industries. We'll discuss proprietary industry and consumer food related research, check out fresh new ideas and talk about half baked strategies. © 2020-2026 M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Episodes
The Food ProfessorPine-Covered Perfection: Moosbrugger’s Dieter Heidegger on Global Austrian Award-Winning Cheese
In this flavour-packed episode of The Food Professor Podcast, recorded live at the SIAL Canada Food Innovation Show, Michael LeBlanc and Sylvain Charlebois…
The Food ProfessorButter Believe It: Shruti Priya Agarwal & Akshay Kalekar Stir Up the Market with Whipdd
In this flavourful episode of The Food Professor Podcast, host Michael LeBlanc welcomes Shruti Priya Agarwal and Akshay Kalekar, the co-founders of Whipdd, a…
The Food ProfessorBananas, Business & A Better World: Meet Tamara Al Dip & Yazeed Yasin, Co-Founders of NanaShake, winners of the SIAL Canada CPG pitch competition in Toronto
In this deliciously inspiring episode of The Food Professor Podcast, co-hosts Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois sit down live in person in Toronto at…
The Food ProfessorThe Bulldog Behind the Brand: Sauce Boss Pierre-Olivier Drouin on Building Quebec's Firebarns
In this sizzling episode of The Food Professor Podcast, recorded live at the SIAL Canada food innovation show in Toronto, co-hosts Michael and Sylvain welcome…
The Food ProfessorDecoding Canada's Culinary Culture with Laura Brehaut, National Post Food Reporter: SIAL Summer Bonus
In this live episode from the SIAL Canada show floor in Toronto, we welcome a very special guest: Laura Brehaut, Food Reporter at the National Post. With a…
The Food ProfessorRetail, Riesling, and Relationships: Ed Madronich, President of Flat Rock Cellars on Building a Brand That Lasts
In this special summer bonus episode of The Food Professor Podcast, co-Michael interviews Ed Madronich, President of Flat Rock Cellars, recorded live at the…
The Food ProfessorSeeds of Change: Keith Currie, President at the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, on the Future of Farming: SIAL Summer Bonus
In this insightful summer bonus episode of The Food Professor Podcast, co-hosts Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois sit down with Keith Currie…
The Food ProfessorFrom Farm to Gold: Chantal Van Winden’s Camelina Oil Wins SIAL Innovation 2025: Summer Bonus Episode
In this special summer bonus episode of The Food Professor Podcast, recorded live at the SIAL Food Innovation Show in Toronto, co-hosts Michael LeBlanc and Dr…
The Food ProfessorSmokin Jon's BBQ: Summer SIAL Food Innovation Show Bonus Episode
In this special summer bonus episode of The Food Professor Podcast, host Michael LeBlanc brings listeners straight to the SIAL Food Innovation Show floor for a…
The Food ProfessorBBQ Legends, Bureaucracy & Back-to-School with guests Texas Monthly's Daniel Vaughn & Ransom Hawley, CEO of Caddle in the Hot Seat
The Food Professor Podcast closes out its fifth season (sort of) with a sizzling, two-guest double feature and a feast of food industry insights. Co-hosts…
The Food ProfessorVince Sgabellone from Circana Dishes on Dining Trends, Pepper Predicament, and Aluminium, America & Grocery Shopping Trends
This episode of The Food Professor Podcast, recorded live at the SIAL Food Innovation Show in Toronto, opens with co-hosts Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain…
The Food ProfessorBrisket, Buc-ee’s & Big Ideas plus Spilling the Tea Tariff & guest Tonia Jahshan of Sipology Steeps Up Global Growth
This episode of The Food Professor Podcast is steeped in insights, storytelling, and smoky Texas flavour. Hosts Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois kick…
The Food ProfessorCanada's Food Inflation Crisis, Ag Minister an Animal Farm Fan, Selena Gomez Oreos, and Craft Wine Innovation, Resilience and Opportunity with Dan Sullivan from Rosehall Run Vineyards
This episode opens with alarming news about Canada's food inflation reaching crisis levels. Charlebois reveals that Canada now has the highest food inflation…
The Food ProfessorNew Liberal Cabinet & Ag Minister, Newfoundland Sugar Tax Fail, Cricket Bankruptcy Bugs Sylvain, and guest Adam Grogan, President & COO, Maple Leaf Foods
In this insightful episode of The Food Professor podcast, hosts Michael LeBlanc and Sylvain Charlebois explore Canadian food politics and industry developments…
The Food ProfessorSylvain says "Howdy" to Texas A&M, Canadian Food Sentiment Index No. 2, and from Farm to Global Table: Gilles Froment, International Dairy Federation President and Lactalis Canada SVP
In Season 5, Episode 35 of The Food Professor podcast, co-hosts Michael LeBlanc and Sylvain Charlebois deliver an information-packed episode with significant…
The Food ProfessorLive from SIAL Show in Toronto: Canada’s Post-Election Food Policy, Trade Barriers & Exports and guest Martin Lavoie, President & CEO of Groupe Export Agroalimentaire Québec
n Season 5 of The Food Professor Podcast, Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois take listeners inside the bustling SIAL Food Innovation Show in Toronto…
The Food ProfessorCanada's Missing Agri-Food Election Agenda, RoundUp for Roundup and Jake Karls, Co-Founder & Chief Rainmaker, Mid-Day Squares
In Season 5, Episode 33 of The Food Professor Podcast, hosts Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois deliver a dynamic episode split between urgent food…
The Food ProfessorCanada’s Food Inflation Spikes, Investors & Innovators with Elysabeth Alfano, CEO of VegTech™ Invest
The episode kicks off with breaking economic news: while Canada’s overall inflation slowed to 2.3% in March, food inflation surged to a staggering 3.2%—a…
The Food ProfessorNorth American Trade Lawyer Mark Warner on Tariffs, Trade & Trump: A Global Food Fight Begins
In this power-packed episode of The Food Professor Podcast, hosts Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois bring listeners up to speed on one of the most…
The Food ProfessorTariffs, Trade, and Terroir: Trump's Liberation Day global earthquake, guest Michelle Wasylyshen, President & CEO, Ontario Craft Wineries
This episode of The Food Professor Podcast brings together global trade drama and local wine opportunity. In the opening news segment, Michael and Sylvain…
The Food Professor10 Years of Liberal Ag Policy, Body Cams & guest Chef Tuệ Nguyễn
In the latest episode of The Food Professor Podcast, we dive into a wide range of topics, from international trade tensions to the evolving role of social…
The Food ProfessorChina Tariffs Dramatic Impact, McDonald's Takes Another Run at a Veggie Burger & WeCook's Fresh Meal Revolution with Michel Gagné, CEO
In this episode of The Food Professor Podcast, hosts Michael LeBlanc and Sylvain Charlebois take on some of the hottest topics, shaking up the Canadian food…
The Food ProfessorLoblaw T's Off on Trump Tariffs, China and Europe Hit Back Creating Risks & Opportunities, guest Smoke's Poutinerie President & COO Mark Cunningham
In this episode of The Food Professor podcast, hosts Michael LeBlanc and Sylvain Charlebois tackle pressing issues in Canada's food industry before…
The Food ProfessorTrump Tariff Attack Reality, Grading Canada's Response and Special Guest Industry Icon John Pigott, CEO of Morrison Lamothe
The latest episode of The Food Professor Podcast delivers a timely and insightful discussion on the state of Canadian agriculture, the impact of Trump's…
The Food ProfessorNova Scotia Breakthrough, Plant-Based Egg's Moment, Buy Canadian Movement, Quebec's Nerve
Prepare for a jam-packed episode of The Food Professor Podcast as hosts Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois break down the latest food and retail…
The Food ProfessorElon's DOGE Eggs Along Bird Flu, KFC Crosses the Road to Texas, the World Needs Ukranian Ag, & Food Politics & Consumer Trust: A Deep Dive with CHFA's CEO & President Aaron Skelton
The latest The Food Professor Podcast episode dives deep into the regulatory landscape shaping Canada's natural health product sector. Hosts Michael LeBlanc…
The Food ProfessorPremiers Milk Run in Washington, Buy Canadian Movement, and guest Karen Proud, President and Adjudicator, Office of the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct
In this episode of The Food Professor Podcast, we welcome Karen Proud, the inaugural President and Adjudicator of the newly established Office of the Grocery…
The Food ProfessorTrump Tariff Turmoil, RFK JR Ag Agenda, Roll Up The Rim Returns & Post-Tariff Future of the Canadian Food Trade
Michael LeBlanc and Sylvain Charlebois break down the most pressing food and trade stories this week on The Food Professor Podcast, which is making waves…
The Food ProfessorEggflation Shocks Americans, Canada Drags on Ag Competitiveness and live from Texas Chuck Charnichart, aka BBQ rat, owner and pitmaster of Barb's B. Q.
In this episode of The Food Professor Podcast, Michael LeBlanc and Sylvain Charlebois explore diverse food industry topics. The show kicks off with a…
The Food ProfessorTrump Immigration & Ag, the Hidden Secret Behind those CPI Numbers, celebrating the launch of Call Her Daddy's Unwell & guest Nicolas Mulroney, Co-Founder & CEO of Bond Bakery Brands
This episode of The Food Professor podcast features Michael LeBlanc and Sylvain Charlebois in conversation with Nicholas Mulroney, co-founder and CEO of Bond…
The Food ProfessorThe Weight & Measure of Things, Bye Red Dye 3 and the Dukes of New York
On this episode we look at the hottest topics in the food business including class action claims over inaccurate grocery scales and the FTC's case against John…
The Food Professor2025 Fearless Predictions, Government Shakeup Shakeout, Trump Threats & Canada's Next Moves
The latest episode of The Food Professor podcast, hosted by Michael LeBlanc and Sylvain Charlebois, offers a forward-looking discussion on 2025's potential…
The Food ProfessorThe Top 10 Stories That Define Our Food Systems: A Reflection on Canada’s Top Agri-Food Stories of 2024
In the final episode of The Food Professor Podcast for 2024, presented by Caddle, hosts Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois reflect on a whirlwind year…
The Food ProfessorGST Holiday Havoc, Dynamite T&T U.S. Launch and our guest Paul Jewer, President & CEO, High Liner Foods
In this episode of The Food Professor Podcast, Michael LeBlanc and Sylvain Charlebois discuss various pressing topics in the food and retail sectors. We begin…
The Food ProfessorCanada's Food Price Report 2025, Farting Cows & guest Gordon Neal of RFINE Biomass Solutions
This episode of The Food Professor #podcast highlights the release of Canada's Food Price Report, forecasting a 3-5% increase in food costs for 2025…
The Food ProfessorCanada's "Vibecession" & the GST Holiday Season, Trump's 25% Solution & guest Ed Hoehn, COO, Atomo Beanless Coffee
In this engaging episode of The Food Professor Podcast, hosts Sylvain Charlebois and Michael LeBlanc navigate a packed agenda, blending international trade…
The Food ProfessorMonopolies, Mexico, McDonalds & guest Kyle Engelman, Executive Director, Grounds For Health
In this lively episode of The Food Professor Podcast, presented by Caddle, Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois tackle a rich menu of topics spanning…
The Food ProfessorTrump v2.0 & Ag, COP-Out, Carbon Tax Papers and guest Mitchell Scott, CEO of Cult Food Science
This week on The Food Professor Podcast, presented by Caddle, we dive into a compelling episode featuring Mitchell Scott, CEO of Cult Food Science. Mitchell's…
The Food ProfessorThe Return of Trump & What It Means for the Canadian Agri-Food Sector and guest Michael Chadwick, Fidelio
In the latest episode of The Food Professor Podcast, Michael LeBlanc and Sylvain Charlebois discuss the implications of Donald Trump's return to the U.S…
The Food ProfessorGrocery Competition & Real Estate, Canadian Food Bank Crisis and guest Per Bank, President & CEO, Loblaw Companies Limited
On this episode of The Food Professor Podcast, presented by Caddle, hosts Michael LeBlanc and Sylvain Charlebois bring on an influential guest: Per Bank…
The Food ProfessorWhere's the Beef & Real Consumer Perspectives on Sustainability with Colleen Martin from Caddle
In this episode of The Food Professor Podcast, we welcome back to the show Colleen Martin from Caddle, who presented exclusive research on sustainability based…
The Food ProfessorBreakthrough Milk Dumping Study, India Trade Trouble, and our guest Zeeshan Fazal, EDC
In the latest episode of The Food Professor Podcast, presented by Caddle, we welcome a special guest, Zeeshan Fazal, Regional Director and Agrifood expert from…
The Food ProfessorCanadian Food Sentiment Index Debut, Thanksgiving Table metrics, St. Hubert gets focussed, and guest Heidi Dutton, CEO of Lovingly Made
In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Heidi Dutton, CEO of Lovingly Made. Heidi shares how her organization is revolutionizing plant protein for people…
The Food ProfessorSkyrocketing Coffee, U.S. Port Strikes & Canada, A Grocery Legend Retires, special guest Marie-Noëlle Cano, President of CANO Intelligence Collective Inc.
Welcome to The Food Professor Podcast, presented by Caddle! In this episode, recorded live at SIAL in Montreal, we’re thrilled to have Marie-Noëlle Cano…
The Food ProfessorIs Bill C-293 Canada's Vegan Act, More Supply Chain Turmoil, Body Cams and special guest Andrew Andriano, Founder and CEO of Flourish
In this episode of the Food Professor Podcast, our special guest is Andrew Andriano, the founder and CEO of Flourish, who has reimagined breakfast despite, or…
The Food ProfessorQuebec Takes on Tipflation, the Party is Over for Tupperware, Canadians Partying Less, guest Maxime Beauchesne from Pâtisserie Michaud
In this episode of The Food Professor Podcast, Michael hosts Maxime Beauchesne from Pâtisserie Michaud, recorded live at the SIAL food innovation show. Maxime…
The Food ProfessorDEI Rollback, Million A Month Foodbank, Exclusive Grocery eCommerce Research guest Colleen Martin from Caddle
The podcast episode discusses several important topics, focusing on grocery e-commerce, sustainability, and economic trends in food access. The hosts, Michael…
The Food ProfessorChina Versus Canola, BOC Interest Rate Cut and Your Dinner Plate, End of the NDP-Liberal Alliance and Ag, guest Francois Bouchard, SVP at GS1 Canada
In this episode, we welcome Francois Bouchard, Senior Vice President of Subscriber Engagement at GS1 Canada, live from the SIAL innovation show in Montreal. We…
The Food ProfessorSizzling Summer Food Industry News & Special Guest Tony Chapman, Marketing Visionary and host of Chatter That Matters #pod
We're back for our 5th season as one of Canada's top independent management podcasts after a summer break from live shows with a fast-paced review of all the…
The Food ProfessorTop Global Retail Technology Expert Carl Boutet on a Summer SIAL Food Innovation Bonus Episode
Top Global Retail Technology Expert & friend of the #pod Carl Boutet discusses his role as the in-house retail technology expert at the Montreal SAIL show…
The Food ProfessorThe Grand Fromage, Cheese Master Gurth Pretty, returns on a Summer SIAL Food Innovation Bonus Episode
On this episode, Sylvain and I sit down again with one of our favourite repeat guests—a food industry professional who has forgotten more than we'll ever know…
The Food ProfessorGetting Yourself Into (and out of) A Pickle with Daniel Jurkovic, Co-Owner at Aliments Putters Inc., on a Summer SIAL Food Innovation Bonus Episode
On this episode, Sylvain and I sit with Daniel Jurkovic, Co-Owner at Aliments Putters Inc., for a fascinating conversation and entrepreneurial journey that…
The Food ProfessorChef Chuck Hughes is Back on a Summer SIAL Food Innovation Bonus Episode
In this episode, we welcome back to the podcast one of our favourite guests, Chef Chuck Hughes. Chuck stops by the SIAL podcast studio and visits us to chat…
The Food ProfessorMeet Michi Furuya Chang, EVP, Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs, FHCP on a Summer SIAL Food Innovation Bonus Episode
Welcome to our Summer SIAL Special bonus episodes of The Food Professor podcast, brought to you by our friends at Caddle! In this episode, meet Michi Furuya…
The Food ProfessorMeet Guillermo Anderson, St. Brigid's Creamery on a Summer SIAL Food Innovation Bonus Episode
Welcome to our Summer SIAL Special bonus episodes of The Food Professor podcast, brought to you by our friends at Caddle! In this episode, meet Guillermo…
The Food ProfessorMeet Souriya Otmani, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to Canada, a Summer SIAL Food Innovation Bonus Episode
Welcome to our Summer SIAL Special bonus episodes of The Food Professor podcast, presented by our friends at Caddle! In this episode, meet Souriya Otmani…
The Food ProfessorMeet Guy Chartier, CEO of Bee Maid Honey Limited, a Summer SIAL Food Innovation Bonus Episode
Welcome to our Summer SIAL Special bonus episodes of The Food Professor podcast, brought to you by our friends at Caddle! In this episode, meet Guy Chartier…
The Food ProfessorMNP Agri-Food Power Index Preview, Shatner's Salmon Soliloquy, The Last Timbit, and guests Victor Thomas, President and CEO of the Canada-India Business Council & Colleen Martin, CRO, Caddle
We have two exceptional guests on this final live episode of Season 4. First, we welcome Victor Thomas, President and CEO of the Canada-India Business Council…
The Food ProfessorLook-Smell-Taste' Initiative, B.C. Salmon Farming Shutdown, The Capital Gains Taxman Commeth for Farmers and guests David Long, CEO, and Cynthia Boulter, COO, from the Greater Vancouver Food Bank
This week, we are excited to have special guests David Long, CEO, and Cynthia Boulter, COO, from the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. David and Cynthia share their…
The Food ProfessorEU Tilt Right & Ag, Montreal Terrace Fiasco, Veggie Hot Dog Controversy, and guest Jake Freeze, Managing Director and Part-Owner of Sussex Ice Cream
In the latest episode of the Food Professor Podcast, Michael LeBlanc and Sylvain Charlebois welcome special guest Jake Freeze, Managing Director and Part-Owner…