Tomorrow's Bites with Andrés and Sjacco

What if the key to tackling malnutrition wasn’t a new diet—but improving the food people already love?In this episode of Tomorrow’s Bites, we sit down with Fabio Rappenecker, founder of TenX Nutrition, to explore how fortifying everyday foods can fight malnutrition in East Africa. Fabio shares his journey from a business background in Europe to launching a food startup in Kenya, aiming to create affordable, nutrient-dense products that fit seamlessly into local diets.We dive into: Why malnutrition persists despite food abundance—and how to fix it. The surprising gap in market-driven solutions for nutrition. How TenX Nutrition is fortifying everyday snacks to deliver essential micronutrients. The challenges of launching a food startup in Africa—from supply chains to investment roadblocks. What policies and innovations could reshape food security at scale.And much more...👋 GET IN TOUCH WITH US👥 ⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠📸 ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠🌎 ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠😊 The Guest: ⁠Fabio RappeneckerLook into the company ⁠TenX Nutrition

Is cheap food really cheap? Carolyn Steel, author of Hungry City and Sitopia, explains why our food system is built on hidden costs—from environmental destruction to declining nutrition and social inequality.She dives into how industrialized farming has depleted our soils, reduced the diversity of our diets, and severed our connection to food. While mass production has made food more affordable, it has also externalized costs—on the planet, on public health, and on the people producing it.If we truly valued food, we would need to redesign our food systems and rethink how we live.In just 13 min, we uncover the price we are really paying for "cheap" food.Listen to the full episode with Carolyn Steel ⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠⁠👋 GET IN TOUCH WITH US👥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📸 Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🌎⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠

Michał Słota, a plant and soil health scientist, dives into the vital role of soil in our food systems. He elucidates how soil microbiomes impact crop resilience and human health, advocating for regenerative agriculture over conventional methods. The conversation explores AI's potential in farming, the importance of microbial diversity, and debunks myths surrounding greenwashing in major food companies. Michał also emphasizes the need for consumer education and supply chain shifts for truly sustainable practices.

What does it take to secure investment in AgriFoodTech? Roger Wyse, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Spruce Capital Partners, shares his insights on what makes startups stand out to investors. He explains why a strong commercialization strategy is just as critical as breakthrough science and why many founders struggle to transition from researchers to business leaders.We also discuss the role of a strong board, aligning with the right investors, and how startups can avoid common fundraising mistakes.In just 9 min, we uncover what investors are really looking for in early-stage AgriFoodTech startups.Listen to the full episode with Roger Wyse ⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠👋 GET IN TOUCH WITH US👥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📸 Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🌎⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠

In this engaging discussion, Sarah Lake, a social impact leader and CEO of Tilt Collective, shares her insights on transforming food systems towards sustainability. She tackles the controversies surrounding meat consumption and explores how effective communication can reshape consumer habits. Sarah emphasizes the crossover between health and environmental issues, advocating for collaborative approaches in nonprofit work. The conversation highlights the importance of plant-based alternatives and suggests innovative strategies for driving meaningful change in food choices.

Many food startups focus on product development and marketing first—only to realize too late that they need regulatory approval.Prof. Dr. Hans Verhagen explains why food safety assessments should start from day one and how companies can avoid costly delays in getting their novel food approved. He breaks down EFSA’s risk assessment process, the importance of original data, and why limiting initial applications can make approval easier.In just 10 min, we uncover the biggest pitfalls and how to navigate the novel food landscape successfully.Listen to the full episode with Dr Hans Verhangen⁠⁠here.⁠⁠👋 GET IN TOUCH WITH US👥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📸 Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🌎⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠

Most great businesses start with a bold idea—but what happens when the market isn’t ready? Giuseppe Baidoo learned this the hard way when his first venture, Ooze Drinks, shut down due to shelf life and market challenges. Instead of giving up, he used failure as fuel for something even bigger.In this episode of Tomorrow’s Bites, Giuseppe shares how he turned setbacks into success with Gusto Snacks (500K revenue achieved in 2024). He dives into the lessons of resilience, the power of mentorship, and the creativity needed to stand out in the food industry. From Bold Marketing tactics to understanding consumer psychology, Giuseppe reveals how branding, storytelling, and adaptability have shaped his entrepreneurial journey.This is a story about risk, reinvention, and the mindset needed to build something that lasts.🙏 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: Giuseppe BaidooLook into the company ⁠Gusto Snacks

Is regenerative agriculture really less productive than conventional farming? Philippe Birker debunks this common myth, explaining why restoring soil health leads to higher yields, better water retention, and more nutrient-dense crops over time. He dives into how healthy soil acts like a sponge, reducing floods and droughts, and how conventional farming’s reliance on chemical inputs has weakened plants and depleted nutrients. Philippe also highlights why regenerative farms can outperform conventional ones by reducing crop loss, increasing resilience, and improving food quality. In just 12 min, we explore why regenerative farming is not just sustainable—but essential for the future of food. Listen to the full episode with Phillipe ⁠here.⁠ 👋 GET IN TOUCH WITH US 👥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📸 Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌎 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠

What if the biggest barrier to feeding 10 billion people isn’t technology or resources—but the words we use? From labeling foods as "natural" to debates over GMOs, the way we talk about food often shapes its future more than we realize. In this episode of Tomorrow's Bites, Jack Bobo, executive director of the Rothman Family Institute for Food Studies, shares his journey from the Peace Corps to becoming a leading voice in food policy. He dives into the psychological factors driving consumer behavior, the power of communication in resolving food system tensions, and the environmental trade-offs we face in feeding a growing population. Jack advocates collaboration and innovation, emphasizing that understanding how we perceive and talk about food is just as important as the technology we use to produce it. This conversation challenges us to rethink our approach to global food systems and the choices we make for the planet’s future. In this episode we discuss: Jack's Journey: From Peace Corps to Food Policy The Role of Food in Culture and Communication Insights from Working in Government and Diplomacy Changing Minds: The Psychology of Food Choices The Importance of Language in Food Marketing Futurity: Bridging Communication Gaps in Food Innovation The Complexity of Global Food Systems and Trade-offs Feeding 10 Billion: Local Solutions vs. Global Responsibility Understanding Food Waste Dynamics Strategies for Reducing Food Waste The Future of Agriculture and Environmental Impact The Psychology of Food Choices Challenges in the Food Industry Optimism for the Future of Food 🙏 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: ⁠⁠Jack Bobo His work: Rotham Family Food Institute. His book: Why Smart People Make Bad Food Choices?

How do you set up a bean-to-bar chocolate company? Nick Davis, founder of One One Cacao, takes us through the highs and lows of building a craft chocolate brand. From sourcing the best cocoa beans to navigating the steep learning curve of chocolate-making, Nick shares his personal journey of trial, error, and resilience. He also highlights the importance of authentic connections with farmers, scaling challenges, and staying true to traditional methods. In just 10 min, we dive into the essential steps and lessons for turning raw cocoa beans into a meaningful business. Listen to the full episode with Nick here. 👋 GET IN TOUCH WITH US 👥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📸 Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌎 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠