Episodes 380
Avg. Duration 53m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (83)
Since Jun 2016
Latest Episode Jun 2026

Outreach Signals

Features Guests

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
93%
Hosting
feeds.megaphone.fm

Contact & Outreach

About This Podcast

My Food Job Rocks is a podcast created by serial entrepreneur and food scientist Adam Yee where he interviews an expert in the food industry every week on their career path or a specific hot topic going on in the world today. He connects the dots in the complex world of food. From farmers to ingredient manufacturers, to entrepreneurs and global players join Adam as he explores all angles in the food industry and tackles it with engaging conversations and impactful insights. It’s all interesting and it’s all complicated. This podcast is a wealth of knowledge to anyone who’s interested in food and we are fortunate to be partnering with the Spoon Network to amplify our reach and impact. Message us any time at [email protected] to get in touch.

Explore Statistics

Recent Episodes

Dig In: Beverage Science and Taste Modulation with Lauren Senne, Senior Application Scientist (and more) at Imbibe

Jun 11, 2026 55m

Lauren Senne, Senior Manager of Applications and Taste Modulation at Imbibe, joins the show to demystify what flavorists actually do and why their work is one of the most fascinating fusions of art…

From Corporate to Fractional with Stephanie Zhuang, Founder of Title Brand Management

Jun 04, 2026 1h 9m

Stephanie Zhuang is the founder of Tidal Brand Management, a fractional marketing services firm specializing in startup CPG brands across food, beverage, and supplements. In this episode, we cover…

Dig In: How Digital Ads Work In Food with Mateusz Drela, Co-Founder of Retail Media IQ

May 28, 2026 48m

Ever wonder why some food brands seem to blow up on Amazon or Instacart while others burn through their ad budget with nothing to show for it? In this episode, I sit down with Mat Drela, CEO and…

Building a Food Business in North Carolina with Becca Wright, Founder and CEO of Piedmont Pennies

May 21, 2026 55m

Becca Wright, founder of Piedmont Pennies, joins the show to share how a grandmother’s cheese cracker recipe became a Southern specialty brand sold in 450+ stores across 47 states. She breaks down…

Dig In: Stories About Finance in Food with Abby June Richards, Fractional CFO at the CPG CFO

May 12, 2026 47m

What does it really take to understand the numbers behind your CPG brand? This week, Adam sits down with Abby June Richards, founder and fractional CFO of The CPG CFO, to demystify the financial side…

What Does It Take to Become Department Head? with Job Ubbink, Food Science Professor and Department Head at University of Minnesota

May 07, 2026 1h 2m

Dr. Job Ubbink is a professor and the head of the Department of Food Science and Nutrition at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, with a career spanning Givaudan, Nestlé, his own consultancy,…

Dig In: How The Heck Do I Use Claude? (And Other Useful AI Tools) with Grace Uvezian, VP of Marketing at Appetronix

Apr 30, 2026 59m

Grace Uvezian is VP of Marketing at Appetronix, the company building fully autonomous robotic kitchens deployed in airports, universities, and stadiums including a live location at Columbus…

A New and Cool Way To Market Apples With Tenley Fitzgerald, VP of Marketing & Brand Strategy at Yes! Apples®

Apr 23, 2026 54m

Tenley Fitzgerald, VP of Marketing & Brand Strategy at Yes! Apples®, joins the show to talk about turning a 100-year-old apple operation into a consumer-facing brand. From launching…

Dig In: Suing the United States Government with Ori Zohar, Co-CEO and Co-founder of Burlap and Barrel

Apr 16, 2026 53m

Ori Zohar, co-founder of Burlap & Barrel, returns to discuss how his 10-year-old bootstrapped spice company is taking the U.S. government to court over tariffs they believe are illegal. Ori…

Lessons on a Sustainable Business and a Sustainable Life with Adam Hiner, Co-founder and CEO of Pacha

Apr 09, 2026 55m

Adam Heiner, CEO and cofounder of Pacha, a sprouted buckwheat brand, shares his journey from the mortgage industry to founding the first hard kombucha brand (Boochcraft) and now running a sprouted…

Podcast Swap: Introducing R&D Radio on the Startup CPG Podcast Episodes with Daniel Scharff and Rachel Zemser

Apr 02, 2026 59m

Adam Yee has a new podcast! Introducing R&D Radio, a segment where he interviews food scientists and how they help food brands on the Startup CPG podcast. In this episode, we'll be sharing two…

How to Sell Your Food Product to Your Grandmother with Jess Haghani, CEO and Founder at Lucille

Mar 26, 2026 55m

In this episode, Adam Yee interviews Jess Haghani, the founder and CEO of Lucille, a pioneering nutrition company dedicated to the often-overlooked senior demographic. Haghani shares how her…

Dig In: A Discussion with a Dietitian about Ultraprocessed Foods With Melissa Halas, MA, RDN, CDCES President of the non-UPF Program

Mar 19, 2026 1h 9m

In this episode, Adam sits down with Melissa, president of the non-UPF Program, to unpack the rise of ultra-processed foods and their links to metabolic disease, autoimmune conditions, colorectal…

A Persistent Career and a Whole Lot of Wheat with Claudia Carter, Executive Director at The California Wheat Commission

Mar 12, 2026 1h 4m

Adam Yee sits down with Dr. Claudia Carter, the Executive Director of the California Wheat Commission and the California Grain Foundation. Claudia shares her fascinating journey from growing up in…

Dig In: How Great Data Can Uplift a Category with Caroline Cotto, Director of NECTAR

Mar 05, 2026 48m

Adam interviews Caroline Cotto, the Director of NECTAR at Food System Innovations. They discuss Caroline's journey from Renewal Mill to her current role, the importance of sensory studies in the…

Practical Advice on Building a Food Business: Innovation, Investment and Cash Flow with Jennifer Barney

Feb 26, 2026 1h

Jennifer Barney shares her journey from being a stay-at-home mom making almond butter to becoming a CPG startup advisor. She discusses the challenges of starting her almond butter business, the…

Dig In: Adam Asks for Tips On Graduate School with Veronica Hislop, Multimedia Specialist at FoodGrads and the host of That’s a Food Job!

Feb 19, 2026 1h 9m

Veronica Hislop shares her journey from undergraduate studies in chemistry to pursuing a PhD in food science at Toronto Metropolitan University. She discusses the challenges of research, the…

Cracking The Code On Rubisco, a Century-Old Puzzle in Plant Proteins with Ross Milne, CEO of Leaft Foods

Feb 12, 2026 59m

Adam Yee interviews Ross Milne, CEO of Leaft Foods, discussing his background in engineering, his career journey, and the innovative work Leaft Foods is doing in the plant-based space, particularly…

Dig In: What's Happening with Talent and Immigration? with Tamanna Ramesh, Founder of Spark Careers

Feb 05, 2026 54m

Tamanna Ramesh, a commercial lead at the Coca-Cola Company, shares her journey from being a "foodie" in India to navigating the corporate landscapes of Fortune 100 giants like Kraft Heinz and…

From Intern to President: Growing Up with Amy’s Kitchen with Paul Schiefer, President of Amy's Kitchen

Jan 29, 2026 58m

Adam talks with Paul Schiefer, President of Amy’s Kitchen, about his remarkable journey from teenage intern to leading one of the most recognizable natural food brands in the country. Paul shares how…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does My Food Job Rocks! have?

My Food Job Rocks! has published 380 episodes since June 2016, covering topics in Arts, Business.

Is My Food Job Rocks! still active?

My Food Job Rocks! is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 53m.

How do I contact My Food Job Rocks! for sponsorship or guest appearances?

Sign up on Grep.FM to access contact details for My Food Job Rocks!, including email and social media links.

Similar Podcasts