
FoodTech Stories
FoodTech Stories features interviews with the leaders pioneering new approaches to technology, collaboration, and storytelling in the FoodTech and AgTech space.
Food and agriculture are changing, and fresh ideas and leadership are needed to sustainably feed the growing global population.
FoodTech Stories is hosted by FoodTech marketing expert Megan Thomas, the founder of Ladder 17, a purpose-driven marketing consulting firm dedicated to helping companies in the FoodTech, AgTech, and Consumer Products space. FoodTech Stories is edited by TJG Media.
Podcasting since 2024 • 26 episodes
FoodTech Stories
Latest Episodes
The Role of Regenerative Farming for a Crop-Dependent Brand
Alter Eco CEO Keith Bearden joins host Megan Thomas to talk about how his purpose-driven food company has used its decades-long commitment to regenerative farming practices to build brand loyalty. This episode also delves into how satellite ima...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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23:50

Using AI to Drive Supply Chain Resilience
Guest Melanie Morrison, Founder & CEO of Canadian startup BetterCart Analytics, joins host Megan Thomas to talk about how her firm is using its AI platform to provide valuable business insights, like retail pricing and supply chain data, to...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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24:35

Meeting the Demand for Natural Food Dyes
Guest Julia Streuli, Co-Founder & CEO of FUL Foods, joins host Megan Thomas to discuss how her firm is using their unique approach to processing spirulina to meet the emerging demand for natural dyes in food, beverage, and even pharmaceutic...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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27:15

Using AI to Foresee Ag Disruptions
Francisco Martin-Rayo, Co-Founder and CEO of AgTech startup Helios joins host Megan Thomas to discuss how his firm uses AI and large data sets to predict field, country, and global production of agricultural crops. This episode will break down ...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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17:59

The Evolution of Performance Nutrition
EAS Co-founder and performance nutrition pioneer Anthony Almada joins host Megan Thomas to discuss how EAS used clinical studies and consumer outreach to build a successful performance nutrition company before its acquisition by Abbott Nutritio...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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21:38
