Tomorrow's Bites with Andrés and Sjacco

Vanilla is one of the most complex and labor-intensive crops on the planet.Each flower is pollinated by hand. Each pod takes months to cure. And for decades, Madagascar has dominated the market.But what if the best vanilla of tomorrow comes from somewhere else?In this short episode, we talk with Godfrey Kiwumulo, founder of Vanilla Point in Uganda, about why his country might be the next global hotspot for high-quality vanilla.We discuss:→ Why Uganda’s climate gives it an edge.→ How regenerative farming supports better flavor and soil health.→ The hidden labor and value behind a kilo of vanilla.In just 10 minutes, we challenge the story behind every spoonful of vanilla, and explore a new one growing in East Africa.

What if the real battle for our food future isn’t in the fields, but in the market system itself?In this episode of Tomorrow’s Bites, we sit down with Dr. Caspar Krampe, Assistant Professor at Wageningen University and co-founder of VGreens, to unpack the hidden dynamics shaping today’s agrifood industry. From the struggle between big corporations and startups, Caspar reveals why change in food systems is so complex, and why both Goliaths and Davids need each other more than they think.We explore:Why markets act more like ecosystems than machinesThe invisible power structures that keep small innovators from scaling and the enablers out there. How Corporations blocks disruption, and how startups can outsmart themWhy “technology” can be both an enabler and a weapon in food transitionsHow to turn market competition into true collaboration for sustainabilityThe Growth Journey of Caspar’s Own Startup VgreensAnd much more…

Many purpose-driven food brands are rich in values, but struggle to connect with customers.In this episode, Roos Roelofs, founder of OlvLimits and regenerative olive farmer, shares how she had to shift her communication approach.At first, she focused on scientific facts and sustainability data. But she quickly realized: data doesn’t sell olive oil. Emotions do.Now, Roos leads with storytelling.In this 10-minute segment from our original conversation, we talk about:Why logic isn’t enough to win heartsThe power of emotional connection in food brandingHow purpose-led founders can find their voiceA must-listen for any founder who wants to make people feel their mission and not just understand it.In 10 minutes, this might change how you speak to your audience.

What if you spent 38 years developing pesticides, only to later realize the industry never told you the full story?That’s exactly what happened to Herb Young, a retired plant pathologist who spent nearly four decades in industrial agriculture before discovering the science Big Ag had ignored all along: soil health, microbes, and nutrient density.In this episode of Tomorrow’s Bites, Herb shares his eye-opening journey from the chemical labs of Big Ag to running his own regenerative citrus farm in Florida. He explains how understanding soil life transformed not only his farm but also his beliefs about food, farming, and health.You will find in this episode:Why the term “regenerative” was never once mentioned in his 38-year careerHow industrial farming practices quietly destroyed soil healthThe shocking difference in nutrient density between regenerative and conventional fruitHow microbes (not fertilizers) build flavor, resilience, and nutritionWhat happens when a lifelong scientist applies research rigor to regenerationAnd much more...👋 GET IN TOUCH WITH US👥 ⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠📸 ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠🌎 ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠😊 The Guest: ⁠Herb YoungLook into the company ⁠⁠Squeeze Citrus LLC

What if you could follow a startup’s evolution in real time, as it happens?Welcome back to Build in Public, the monthly Tomorrow’s Bites series where we sit down with Andres Jara, co-founder of Favamole, to document the highs, lows, and lessons of building a food startup from the ground up.In this second episode (recorded in Barcelona) Andres reflects on a month of tension, focus, and growth. From chasing listings and building social capital to confronting imposter syndrome, we get a raw look at what it really means to keep a mission-driven food company alive.We explore:Why founders must balance focus with perspectiveHow to turn “no” into momentum through long-term trust buildingThe surprising role of social capital in B2B salesHow to communicate differently with investors, farmers, and consumersHow can entrepreneurs face imposter syndrome?Listen now to join Favamole’s journey, month by month, challenge by challenge, and see what it really takes to build a regenerative food brand in public.🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW If you like our podcast please leave us a review on your favourite platform, even one sentence helps! Thank you for your support; it helps the show a lot and it helps others to discover the show! 👋 GET IN TOUCH WITH US👥 ⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠📸 ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠🌎 ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠😊 The Guest: Andrés JaraLook into the company ⁠⁠Favamole

What do you do after creating the UK’s first alcohol-free beer?If you’re Steve, you take your creativity, your culture, and a few family recipes, and you turn them into the world’s first Asian snacks sold in beer cans.In this episode of Tomorrow’s Bites, we sit down with Steve, co-founder of Curry Smugglers, to explore his journey from the fashion industry to brewing and now to reinventing an entire snack category. From branding born out of a customs joke to packaging inspired by sustainability and nostalgia, this is a story about turning memories into movements.We unpack:How Steve created the UK’s first alcohol-free beer when no one believed in it.The moment his wife and daughter sparked the idea for Curry Smugglers.Why the snack industry needs a design revolution and how this should look like.The link between fast fashion and snacks, and what both can learn from each other.The business lessons from creating UK's first alcohol-free beer.🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW If you like our podcast please leave us a review on your favourite platform, even one sentence helps! Thank you for your support; it helps the show a lot and it helps others to discover the show! 👋 GET IN TOUCH WITH US👥 ⁠Linkedin⁠📸 ⁠Instagram⁠🌎 ⁠⁠Website⁠😊 The Guest: Steve D SailopalLook into the company ⁠Curry Smugglers

Thomas Gent, a regenerative farmer and founder of Gentle Farming, shares his insights on the intersection of agriculture and technology. He highlights the disconnect between fast-paced tech innovations and the slower rhythms of nature. Gent discusses how many agtech solutions fail to resonate on the ground due to seasonal limits and the need for practical, low-tech practices like cover cropping and organic inputs. He emphasizes that building trust with farmers is essential for meaningful advancements in regenerative agriculture.

Wendy Luong, known as Wendy The Food Scientist, is a dynamic food scientist and content creator with over 500K followers. In this discussion, she reveals how merging food science and creativity helped her build a loyal community. Wendy discusses the importance of personal branding, transitioning from baking mixes to impactful content creation, and her journey through burnout to authenticity. She shares the viral success of her unique tofu recipe, emphasizing growth strategies and the significance of building trust in today's food landscape.

What if you could follow a startup’s evolution, not through press releases, but in real time, as it happens?Welcome to Build in Public, a new series from Tomorrow’s Bites where we sit down every month with Andres Jara, co-founder of Favamole, to document what it really takes to grow a food startup from the inside out.In this first episode, Andres joins Sjacco and Andres to reflect on Favamole’s latest wins and setbacks: getting listed with major wholesalers, refining their messaging, and navigating the long road of scaling a regenerative food business.We unpack:The highs and lows of Favamole’s last monthWhy being present, and telling your story, is key to growthThe messy reality of B2B food sales and product positioningHow a strong mission attracts the right partners (and patience tests your limits)The founder mindset needed to ride the wave instead of chasing itListen now to follow Favamole’s journey as it unfolds, month by month, challenge by challenge, and discover what it really means to build a meaningful food startup in public.

What if the next big climate solution didn’t come from a lab or a boardroom, but from a student space farming challenge?That’s exactly what happened to Morgan and Feodor, two students from Wageningen University who joined forces with others to rethink food for astronauts, and ended up creating a breakthrough that could change farming here on Earth.Their idea, AstroGel, is a biodegradable, seaweed-based hydrogel designed to replace peat, the world’s most widely used plant substrate, responsible for massive CO₂ emissions and soon to be banned in the EU. What started as a concept for Mars missions could now help greenhouses transition to more sustainable practices.In this special episode in collaboration with WUR, we explore:How a space challenge led to a carbon-negative farming innovationWhy peat is both essential and destructive in today’s food systemThe scrappy student journey from whiteboard sketches to industry testsWhat they learned about failure, prototypes, and pitching under pressureWhy curiosity and bold ideas might be the missing ingredient in climate solutions🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW If you like our podcast please leave us a review on your favourite platform – even one sentence helps! Thank you for your support; it helps the show a lot and it helps others to discover the show! 👋 GET IN TOUCH WITH US👥 ⁠Linkedin⁠📸 ⁠Instagram⁠🌎 ⁠⁠Website⁠😊 The Startup: The HABLook into WUR Student Challenges & Rethink Food Challenges