Scaling Your Healthy Food Product
If you're an emerging food entrepreneur or solopreneur building a healthy / better-for-you product—and you want to scale, commercialize, and get onto retail shelves—this podcast is for you. I'm Jacinta Kemboi, a food scientist with 12+ years in the food industry, and I've helped brands move from idea → kitchen → commercial production → retail shelf with the technical and commercial foundation needed to grow without costly mistakes. Inside this podcast, you'll get practical, actionable guidance on: Shelf life testing and the documentation retailers expect Packaging and labeling compliance (clai
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- StandardSummaries onlyExpert Segment: How Food Founders Can Stay Ahead of the High-Protein Trend in 2026
Published Jan 2, 2026
Expert SegmentHigh-protein isn't going anywhere — and it's shaping how food products will be built and judged in 2026. But many food founders are asking the real question: Are we building better products, or just chasing higher protein numbers? I sat down with Melissa Fernandez, Assistant Professor in the School of Nutrition Sciences and a Registered Dietitian, to cut through the noise and rethink what high-protein should actually mean in product development. We talk about responsible protein communication, r
- StandardSummaries onlyExpert Segment: Clean Labels, Cocoa Volatility, and the Power of Upcycling — with Brad Buchholz of POM Wonderful
Published Oct 18, 2025
Expert SegmentIn this expert segment, Brad Buchholz, VP of Business Development at POM Wonderful, shares how clean-label innovation, upcycling, and grit are shaping the future of food. From the MAHA movement and microbiome health to rising cocoa costs and ingredient reformulation, Brad reveals how founders can create products that are both sustainable and scalable — without sacrificing performance. We also dive into one of the most overlooked growth levers for better-for-you brands: shelf life. Brad explains
- StandardSummaries onlyExpert Segment: Food Ethnographer June Jo Lee- How Food Shapes, Culture, Care and Belonging.
Published Sep 27, 2025
Expert SegmentExpert Spotlight: June Jo Lee on Food Ethnography In this episode, I sit down with June Jo Lee, a leading food ethnographer, to explore how food is more than fuel — it's culture, rhythm, and care. June shares how observing the way people live with food reveals powerful insights for founders building products that stick. Here are 6 takeaways from our conversation: Food is culture, not just fuel. Pay attention to rhythm — meals are routines and rituals. Design for care, not just nutrition. Observe