WFIM- Women in Food Industry Management
During the start of my third year of university I knew that I had to start networking more. I had just come out of my one years worth of co-op at Gay Lea Foods which Read More …
Inside the Industry
Assessing the “Quality” of Your Next Employer
Alright foodgrads, somehow I’ve hooked you. You know what your values are, and you’ve gotten to the point you know what your next role might be. You’re ready to chase down some interviews in food Read More …
I Just Started My First Job in the Food Industry: Some Tips I Want to Share….
Hey FoodGrads! I’m sure many of you have wondered: What’s it like to graduate and get your first job? What do employers want and expect of me as a recent grad? What is it like Read More …
Food Irradiation. What is it? Is it Safe?
Processing of food to increase shelf-life and reduction of foodborne illness by usage of ionizing radiation is called Food Irradiation, also known as cold pasteurization. It is synonymous with any other food processing technique like Read More …
Get Inspired By These Food Disruptors, The Food Pros of Tomorrow!
I challenge anyone to listen to this podcast and NOT feel inspired to do something amazing in the Food & Beverage Industry. Leah and Amberley are not food science or culinary students (Geography and Environmental Read More …
Why the Dietetic Path is a Beast to Climb
There are many people today who are interested in nutrition, whether it be a hobby or a career. There are nutritionists, health coaches, food bloggers, nutrition coordinators and dietitians. While you are choosing your career Read More …
Introducing – The World of Food Quality, with Austin Bouck
I have a customer on the phone with a technical question, can you help them? Do we need to do anything special if we ran orange juice for a customer? Are we GFSI certified? We Read More …
The Perils of Plant Protein
*due to the plant protein market moving so darn fast, I want to say that this article takes place March 2018. A series of events have made plant protein a big deal. Not only are Read More …
What I Learned at My First Job After College
Your first job after you graduate college is unique. You’ve spent years training for it, yet you have no experience. Here is what I learned after starting my food scientist job one week after I Read More …
8 Facts About Production Managers
Food and beverage processing is one of Canada’s largest manufacturing sectors and there many professionals present who have helped it to succeed. A lot of product can come out of a single manufacturing plant and Read More …