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Kids love tech! Kids hate vegetables! Can a digital platform be successful at teaching kids about good food? On this episode of Tech Bites (@TechBitesHRN) host Jennifer Leuzzi (@MmeSnack) talks with Julia Olayanju, founder of Young Super Cooks, a platform that employs technology to educate and inspire student to make healthier and sustainable dining choices. In partnership with schools, YSCooks advocates for introducing the science of food into educational curriculum K-12. What do students think of it? Adding their voices and experience to the conversation are Natalie, David, Chirstian, and Joshua, students aged eight to twelve years old using the beta program now. This program was made possible by the generosity of Brooklyn Botanic Garden (@brooklynbotanic), the festive floral venue of Heritage Radio Network’s (@heritage_radio) 10th Anniversary Gala in November 11, 2019.

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It has been said on this podcast that we are in an unprecedented time of investment in the food tech space. Companies that get funding today make the products you will see in stores tomorrow. On this episode of Tech Bites, host Jennifer Leuzzi talk with Fazeela Abdul Rashid of Revolution Growth about how she evaluates companies for investments. Revolution Growth, a venture capital fund investing in growth-stage companies around the country that are leading disruption within their industry including Meati, the Boulder-based alternative whole-food proteins company, and Curbio, a proptech platform for pre-sale home renovation. Fazeela sits on the board for each company.

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The chatbots are coming! People are no longer the first line of hospitality for restaurants, it’s AI and chatbots that are managing reservation confirmations, waiting lists and a whole host of other communications. On this episode chatbot Time Table (@timetableny) CEO Giuliano Senese and CFO Jonas Majauskas pitch 5 Napkin Burger (@5napkinburger) CEO Robert Guarino. Listen in and see if they make a sale.

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Today’s restaurant industry is evolving at super-fast pace. How do professionals keep up with wine trends, tech, real estate and new tipping formulas? They take classes and find mentors at Journee, the new community for restaurant professionals. In-studio guest Sam Appel, Journee’s director of community and programming, talks about how the dollar-a-day membership works on-line and in real life, and its potential impact to our restaurant lif

This is a milestone episode of Tech Bites for many reasons. It marks the 200th show since Tech Bites went on the air in January of 2015. This is also the 1st episode produced remotely due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Host Jennifer Leuzzi connects remotely via Zencastr with guests Jack Inslee, the first Tech Bites engineer, now Founder and Executive Producer of Full Service Radio at the Line Hotel in Washington DC. Deepti Sharma, founder of Food to Eat and Bikky, and frequent Tech Bites guest, talks about the current state of her restaurant driven business and community.

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Technology, 3rd-party delivery apps, and staying at home have shifted the restaurant hospitality experience from on-premise to online at-home. How can data and drip marketing help restaurants create and grow real-life relationships with their guests? On this episode of Tech Bites, host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with Abhinav Kapur, CEO and Founder of Bikky, the restaurant data and market company, and Alessandro Biggy, founder of the fast-casual Avocaderia restaurant group, about how an integrated and automated pipeline of data can impact a business’s bottom line.

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Can we use technology to build a healthier food system? And what exactly do we mean by healthier? Is that defined by environmental issues, fair and legal labor practices, or wholesome foods that are good for human bodies? The FoodNiche® Tech Summit this May brings together thought leaders, entrepreneurs, policy-makers, and scientists to try and answer these questions. On this episode of Tech Bites, host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with FoodNiche® Tech Summit Executive Director Julia Olayanju, and Ethan Soloviev, Chief Innovation Officer of HowGood. Episode 236 of Tech Bites is made possible by the generosity of JUST Egg.

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Would you like a side of data with your salad? How do restaurants grow their delivery revenue and get a piece of the 30-billion dollar US food delivery market? The obvious answer is to get delicious food to their customers as quick as possible. The less obvious answer is collecting data and using metrics to build a faster, stronger delivery system. On this episode we talk with in-studio guests from fast-casual chain Just Salad, CEO/Co-Founder Nick Kenner and Janae Banks, Guest Relations Manager, about how they built their Command Center to drive customer happiness and sales.

Looking to volunteer at a non-profit to create change, support your community and fight racial inequality? There’s an app for that. On this episode of Tech Bites, host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with Spicy Green Book founder and CEO Danilo Baston, about building a international directory of Black-owned businesses. The volunteer staff includes photographers, designers and project managers, allowing SGB to collaborate with each business to tell their authentic story. This episode of Tech Bites is made possible by the generosity of Apeel, plant-based protection to help extend the shelf-life of produce.

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Scientist estimate that by 2050 there will be 9 billion people in the world, who need to eat to live. How will global agriculture produce enough food to feed them all? AeroFarms (@areofarms) is betting that indoor vertical farming and aeroponic technology will be a part of the solution. In-studio guest Marc Oshima, AeroFarms co-founder and CMO, talks with Jennifer Leuzzi (@mmesnack) about how their patented growing systems with more than 130,000 harvest data points, will optimize growth cycles and deliciousness for the future. Marc also discusses his work on the recently formed FDA Romaine Advisory Food Safety Task Force and the school farm inside the Phillips Academy Charter School in Newark, NJ. This episode of Tech Bites (@techbiteshrn) was made possible by the generosity of Magnus Design (@magnus_design).

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Our food system is rapidly changing and these innovators are staying ahead of the game. Join Tech Bites host Jennifer Leuzzi (@mmesnack) at General Assembly (@generalassembly ) for a panel discussion exploring the future of food as it intersects with technology and changing consumer behaviors. The conversation covers food + tech in restaurants, social media, app-based ordering and a robust Q&A from the live audience. Panelists include: Jennifer Aaronson from Martha + Marley Spoon (@marleyspoon), Grace Ouma-Cabezas from Food52 (@food52), Illir Sela from Slice (@slice), Robyn Tang from MealPal (@mealpal) and Eric Tsytsylin from The Farmers Dog (@thefarmersdog).

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How does a magazine break through all the Internet clutter and noise to grab your attention? Get rid of all the clutter and noise. This week Bon Appétit Magazine launches a new home page design and web experience that focuses on one story and image at a time. It’s a bold move to go from everything but the kitchen sink to one thing. The logical argument is - the public’s hunger for simple, clean food cooked well, is also a hunger for a simple clean focused web experience too. This could be the start of next new online design trend. Joining us in-studio to discuss the design and process are Bon Appétit Magazine Digital Director Carey Polis and Product Manager Brendan Bryant.

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The food tech trend with the greatest velocity right now is NFTs: non-fungible tokens purchased with Ethereum, minted on the blockchain. If you’re looking to get into cryptocurrencies, but aren’t sure what a hot wallet is and how mint is involved, this show is for you. On this episode, Grant Friedman, Director of the Private Client Desk at Coin Cloud, takes Tech Bites host Jennifer Leuzzi through the process of creating a crypto wallet and buying a Dumpling Mafia NFT. Coin Cloud is the industry-leading digital currency machine (DCM) on the world's largest and fastest-growing network of 100% two-way DCMs, the next generation of the Bitcoin ATM. To learn more about the Dumpling Mafia limited edition Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), listen to Tech Bites episode 253 on your favorite podcast platform.

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For the last show of 2019 we look into the future at the top food tech trends to watch in coming decade. Tech Bites host Jennifer Leuzzi (@mmesnack) talks with Kate Krader (@kkrader) Food Editor of Bloomberg Pursuits (@bloombergpursuits) and gastronomical oracle. This episode of Tech Bites (@techbiteshrn) is made possible by you, the listener. Thank you for helping us keep the lights on and the mics hot.

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In 1902 the first US automat restaurant opened in Philadelphia. It took nickels and dispensed classics like pie and sandwiches. Fast-forward to Jersey City in 2021 for the next-gen Automat Kitchen. This one still serves American classics like chicken pot pie, but has been upgraded with made-to-order food and completely contactless service. On this episode of Tech Bites, host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with Automat Kitchen’s owner, Joe Scutellaro, and consulting chef, Quirino Silva, about how this old concept is the perfect idea for modern times.

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How can a single indie coffee shop compete with a giant corporation like Starbucks? By banding together with other indie coffee shops to create an collective of indie coffee shops. At least that’s Elyes Ben M'rad’s idea and inspiration behind the Cream App, a digital platform and app for search, rewards and payment that unites indie shop owners. On this episode, in-studio guest Elyes Ben M'rad will pitch his Crema App to indie coffee shop owner Rob Herschenfeld, because coffee is important.

Laurie Woolever returns to Tech Bites to talk about Appetites: A Cookbook, she co-authored with Anthony Bourdain. A lot has changed in the publishing world with digital tech, since her first book project with the traveling chef in 2004, Anthony Bourdain’s Les Halles Cookbook. In addition to working under the catch-all-title of Anthony “gatekeeper,” Laurie is a freelance writer and editor. She has written for the New York Times, Lucky Peach, Saveur, GQ, Food & Wine, Wine Spectator, Los Angeles Times and more. Hungry for more? Listen to Tech Bites Episode 49 Print v Digital with Laurie Woolever and Melissa Clark of the New York Times.

Whether your food is organic, farm-to-counter, palio or delivery, it’s likely you got it via tech. The entire food-chain, from farming to production to restaurants and grocery shopping, is changing with technology. Jennifer Leuzzi (@mmesnack) interviews three CEO/Founders from the food tech space, Cheryl Clements, CEO/Founder PieShell (@pieshell), Krystle Mobayeni, CEO/Co-Founder BentoBox (@getbento) and Deepti Sharma, CEO/Founder FoodtoEat (@foodtoeat). What’s the current state-of-the-industry? How are they changing the culinary landscape with technology? Learn how they’ve adapted and innovated their companies along the way, and what they expect to see in the future. Part 2 of 2, recorded at General Assembly NYC in January 2018.

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Digital platforms connecting farmers directly to consumers has been a growing food tech trend these past few years. The Coronavirus pandemic has accelerated that growth exponentially and put these platforms front and center. People are cooking more at home while sheltering at home, and have a growing interest in the healthiest food. The significant disruption to the traditional food supply chain has people searching for farm fresh produce direct from the source. On the other side - farmers are looking for new customers, since the closings of restaurant, hotel and business - have left farmers with glut of product in the fields. On this episode of Tech Bites, host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with Simon Huntley, founder and CEO of Harvie, a farm-to-consumer sales platform, and Robyn Calvey, owner of Park Ridge Organics in Wisconsin, about the explosive growth of farm-to-consumer sales and forecasts on the summer growing season.

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Following Tech Bites tradition, the penultimate episode of the year is always a look back. On this episode of Tech Bites, host Jennifer Leuzzi talks about 2022 with returning guest Krystle Mobayeni, founder and CEO of BentoBox. She brings a first look at the just released BentoBox 2022 Restaurant Trends Report, an analysis of critical data from more than 14,000+ restaurants worldwide. Spoiler alert: the big five includes restaurant tech, search engines, and online ordering.

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Need funding for your food tech start-up? If it’s a thoughtful, sustainable, and potentially impactful business – you might be able to get some Slow Money. Today’s in-studio guest is Derek Denckla, impact investor, strategic advisor and serial social entrepreneur. We’ll discuss the mission of Slow Money NYC to connect people to their local food business, to grow successful economies and food supply, from the ground up.

How would you pick a restaurant for dinner if you’re interested in eating farm-raised, sustainable food? The app Greenease helps consumers discover restaurants and food retailers that source directly from local and/or sustainable farms. People can also search by unique criteria such as gluten-free, grass-fed meats, or sustainable seafood. 70% of consumers what to know where they food comes from. What do chefs and restaurateurs want from a marketing partnership? Find out on this episode of Tech Bites with Greenease (@greeneaseapp) founder Vanessa Ferragut, and Bâtard (@batardny) Chef Markus Glocker (@markusglocker) and Managing Partner John Winterman (@johnwinterman). This episode is sponsored by Alaska Seafood (@alaskaseafood).

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In 2021, a year and a half into the global Covid-19 pandemic, restaurant, food, and grocery delivery has never been more popular, nor more essential to people’s daily lives and the survival of the restaurant industry. Third-party delivery apps have dominated the space, dictating policies and payments for both home consumers and restaurants. Delivery workers created Los Deliveristas Unidos in 2020, demanding a living wage, essential protection from theft, violence, wage theft, and safety hazards. On this episode, host Jenifer Leuzzi talks with Glendy Tsitouras, worker’s rights organizer at the Worker’s Justice Project (WJP), and Juan Carlos Huerta, delivery driver and member of Los Deliveristas Unidos. This is episode two, of a three-part series that examines the current ecosystem of apps, restaurants, delivery workers, and consumers, seeking to shine a light on the real-world costs of delivery and convenience.

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Cooking is a science, but we don’t often think of our food on the molecular level. We think about a robust of a cup of coffee, without realizing it’s the volatile compounds giving it the rich flavor. Coffee has 1000 Volatile compounds, whereas lettuce has a mere 20.

In this episode of Tech Bites, we talk food science with James Briscione. His new book, The Flavor Matrix, explains how ingredients combine on a molecular level and how the human body processes these elements into taste sensations. The recipes are organized by ingredient and flavor profiles, with infographics, photos and appendix providing additional data. The origins of the book are based in James’s time working with IBM’s Chef Watson, translating recipes into data. James Briscone is the Director of Culinary Research and a chef-instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) in Manhattan.

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Are you dreaming about opening restaurant or neighborhood joint? On this episode of Tech Bites, host Jennifer Leuzzi (@mmesnack) talks with Jenny Goodman (@Jennymcgoody) and Alex McCrery (@al.a.mode), co-host of Opening Soon (@weareopeningsoon), a new show on the Heritage Radio Network line-up. Opening Soon looks at the journey of opening a restaurant with real life advice from chefs, restaurateurs and vendors. Jenny and Alex are also the founders of Tilit NYC (@tilitnyc), bringing their unique perspective as hospitality industry insiders and as the former proprietors of a now shuttered restaurant. This episode of Tech Bites (@techbiteshrn) was made possible by the generosity of the Bushwick co-working space 100 Bogart (@100bogart).

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The latest appliance fighting for space on your kitchen counter is the composting machine. On this episode of Tech Bites, host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with Nicole Papantoniou, Director of the Good Housekeeping, Kitchen Appliances & Innovation Lab. Good Housekeeping has been on newsstands since 1885. The Institute was created in 1900 to test home products, with the first Good House Keeping Seal in 1909. Today in 2022, consumers are interested in recycling food waste back into the soil as another piece of the healthy ecosystem puzzle. Composting can be easy if you live on a farm or in a home with outdoor space. In a small urban apartment, it can be challenging on many fronts, including the smell. This new crop of kitchen tech aims to eliminate the issues and the orders.

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What is the current state of growth and investment in food tech? The industry is coming out of the vacuum of 2020, with flush stock market gains and a sense of urgency about fixing the planet’s vital issues. This all lines up for an unprecedented investment period for food tech. On this episode of Tech Bites, Host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with Rachel Konrad about this very unique moment of opportunity in food tech. Rachel is an adviser and board member for disruptive startups helping to solve our planet’s existential crises of global warming and extinction. From 2008 to 2021, she led communications, marketing, and brand at three of the most disruptive and mission-driven companies on Earth, reporting directly to visionaries Elon Musk at Tesla, Carlos Ghosn at Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi, and Pat Brown at Impossible Foods.

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On June 26, 2020 the students of New York City’s Food & Finance High School graduated in an online ceremony. On this episode of Tech Bites, graduate Niyah Rivers produces a show for a look info the minds her fellow students Kayla Jenkins and Romeo Malpica, to hear their thoughts on their virtual graduation. Episode 211 of Tech Bites is made possible but the generosity of Square.

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The Forbes annual “30 Under 30” list identifies and applauds young innovators and entrepreneurs who are changing the course of business and how we view the world. The 2020 list was pulled from more than 15,000 nominees and represents 600 game changing companies across 20 industries, including food and drink, retail and ecommerce. On this episode of Tech Bites, host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with Forbes writers Chloe Sorvino and Kristin Stoller, and two of this year’s 30s, Fiona Lee COO/Founder of Pod Foods, and Ariel Pasternak the CEO/Founder of Pineapple Collaborative. Episode 199 of Tech Bites is made possible by the generosity of Patina Restaurant Group.

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When Tech Bites started in January of 2015, I couldn't imagine making it to episode 150. On this episode we take a look back at three years of Tech Bites (@TechBitesHRN) favorite episodes and no show guests. Joining us to take a look back is HRN's Studio Manager and Engineer David Tatasciore. We also look to future ideas, guests and formats. It's a bittersweet episode - because it's also David's last day at HRN.

This episode is sponsored by Roth Cheese (@rothcheese) made with heart, crafted in Wisconsin.

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Go beyond the logo into the land of visual identity and digital content. Not sure what digital content and virtual storytelling is all about? and why a restaurant or hotel might need that to be successful in business? In-studio guest Laura O'Reilly, talks about how she founded Wallplay to connect creatives to business and products, along with some easy ways to work on your own brand identity for the social media age.

Meet the newest and youngest talent of the food world from the 2021 Forbes Under 30 list. On this episode of Tech Bites, host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with Forbes writer Chloe Sorvino, along with two of this year’s winners: Michael Robinov, co-founder of Farm To People, and Jesse Szewczyk, food writer and author of the cookbook, Tasty Pride. The 10th annual list identifies and applauds young innovators and entrepreneurs who are redefining the way we eat, drink and think about food. This episode of Tech Bites is made possible by the generosity of Wisconsin Cheese.

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What's the best way to get people interested and involved in a better food system? Have them taste a ripe tomato at peak ripeness, picked off the vine. Once you’ve had a homegrown, perfectly ripened, chemical free tomato – how could you eat anything else? Getting people to experience growing their own food, at home or work, or even on water, is the focus of this episode. In-studio guests: Jenny Broutin Farah shares her SproutsIO personal micro-garden. Developed at the MIT Media Lab, it is soil-free, energy-efficient, hybrid hydroculture, wi-fi powered solution for people to grow their own produce year round. The Kickstarter campaign launches this week, hoping to raise $100,000 to put SproutsIO into production. To learn more, or back the project visit: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/451425606/sproutsio-smart-microgarden?ref=3c1308 Amanda McDonald Crowley shares her experience as a cultural worker and curator on the floating food forest project Swale NY. Swale NY wants urbanite to experience picking and eating fresh produce grown in public spaces – for the public. Currently at Pier 5 at Brooklyn Bridge Park, Swale NY is open to the public Thursdays – Sundays. To lean more visit: http://www.swaleny.org

On this episode of Tech Bites pastry chef Chris Broberg (@cwbroberg), of Instagram & Facebook, shares his baking tests with host Jennifer Leuzzi (@mmesnack). Did the non-dairy plant-based Faba Butter from Fora Foods (@forafoods), work for blitz puff pastry and sablé? Is the Rise spent barley flour (@riseproducts) too spent to work? The answers may surprise you. This episode of Tech Bites (@techbiteshrn) is made possible by the generous support of Sakeman (@gosakeman). For more on these future foods, check out Episode 151 on Millennial CEOs Changing the World and Episode 153 Upcycling Food Waste with Rise.

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Did you know Heritage Radio Network studio is made of two repurposed shipping containers inside Roberta’s Pizza in Bushwick Brooklyn? To celebrate the return to in-studio recording were doing an episode on shipping container technology. Tech Bites host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with HRN Head of Audio Production Matt Patterson about the studio. Talking about portable hydroponic container farms is Jake Felser, CTO of Freight Farms, and Udi Shamai, Co-Founder and CEO of Hyper Robotics, talks about self-container robotic pizza kitchens.

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Farm-to-table is so stale. The fresh new thing is putting the farm inside the restaurant. Brooklyn food tech start-up Smallhold has built mini vertical farming units to install inside restaurants, retailers and wholesalers. The indoor farms allow chefs to grow and harvest lettuces, herbs and mushrooms, just moments before cooking. In-studio guests Andrew Carter, CEO/Co-founder Smallhold, and Angela Dimayuga, chef, discuss the future of restaurant farms, and their recent collaboration on the mushroom installation at Mission Chinese Food NYC.

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Function food and drinks super-charged with CBD (cannabidiol) are everywhere from the juice bar to the coffee shop to the cosmetics aisle Analyst predict that the market will reach $20 billion by the year 2024. On the episode of Tech Bites, host Jennifer Leuzzi (@mmesnack) talks with studio guest Jay Moskowitz founder and CEO of Bimble CBD Drinks (@drinkbimble) about the current CBD market and product regulations. This episode of Tech Bites was made possible by the generosity of Route 11 Potato Chips (@rt11potatochips).

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When you’re making a dinner reservation, do you care who owns the restaurant? Increasingly the answer is - yes people do care. But most reservation platforms don’t give any information on ownership. And ownership is the roadmap to where the money goes. Does it go back into the community or to a corporate HQ? Tech Bites host Jennifer Leuzzi (@mmesnack) talks with the founders of EatOkra (@eatokraTheApp), Anthony Edwards Jr. (@happilyedwardsafter2018), Janique Bradley (@superbasednique) and Justin Johnson (@mugenthemadking) about why they decided to create an app to find black-owned restaurants. Today EatOkra covers 20 US cities and lists more that 1200 eateries. This episode of Tech Bites (@techbiteshrn) is made possible by the generosity of Henry’s Wine & Spirit in Brooklyn (@henrysbk).

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I scream, you scream, we all scream for lowering CO2 emissions by 1-billion pounds. On this episode of Tech Bites, host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with Justin LeVrier, VP of Sales of Joule Case, and Eric Murphy, CEO and founder of Scream Truck, the on-demand ice cream trucks powered by Joule Case batteries.

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The 21st century food pantry uses modern computer technology, advanced software and basic hardware to create an efficient and empowering distribution system for food banks and emergency food programs. St. John’s Bread and Life, one of the largest providers of emergency food and social services in New York City, has been developing their Digital Choice Food Pantry since 2008. Its success has created interest and demand from other emergency food providers to lean how to bring their programs into the 21st century. Joining us on this episode: Tony Butler, Executive Director St. John’s Bread and Life. Erin Fairbanks, host of The Farm Report and creator of BKBF Productions.

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The Foodstand app is the good food community that lives in your pocket. It brings together eaters and good food makers, with recipes, photos, information, hoping that people will make better food choices – for themselves and the world. The Foodstand Spotlight is a real-life monthly showcase for food tech start-ups, innovators and entrepreneurs, to pitch their ideas to a diverse audience and panel of experts. In-studio guest Rachna Govani, co-founder/CEO takes about the just released new version of the Foodstand app and the upcoming Foodstand Spotlight on February 22, 2015.

The Barrio Fridge in East Harlem, New York, was started during the pandemic summer of 2020 by best friends Darrielle Carter and Seantell Campbell, who wanted to serve their community with free food during a time of crisis. Today there are two fridges, and two brand new apps: one for Apple and one for Android. On this episode of Tech BItes, host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with Darrielle Carter about how to start a community fridge, and how app technology helps them manage the fridge, volunteers, and grow their 501(c)3 non-profit. Episode 235 is made possible by the generosity of Wisconsin Cheese.

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FoodBytes! Solving the world’s food crisis one pitch at a time. Rabobank is leading the charge in trying to solve four dimensions of global food security (avalbilty, access, nutrition and stability) by leading the search for the most innovative food and ag tech start-ups. The FoodBytes! pitch competition puts game-changing startups together with investors and industry leaders to pioneering a better future. In-studio guests: Paula Savanti of Rabobank, Mike Annunziata CEO/Co-Founder of Natural Cuts, and Bruce Rasa CEO of AgVoice, the Judges’ Choice Winner.

You are affected by agronomy everyday. Really. Anything that is grown – food, textile crops, and green public spaces - are all influenced by the science of agronomy, the practice that looks at agriculture from a holistic POV. With the increasing popularity and viability of indoor farming, agronomy has gone high tech. On this episode, we look at the virtual agronomist platform Agrilyst. It tracks and analyzes all farm data in one place, enabling growers to optimize plant performance and reduce operating expenses. In-studio guest Allison Kopf, founder/CEO of Agrilyst, talks about indoor-farming tech and growing trends for the future.

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How many data points do you need to understand and predict what people want from their food products? The Tastewise AI platform analyzes billions of consumer touch-points, including menus, recipes and social media posts, to discover people’s real-life interactions with food. Host Jennifer Leuzzi (@mmesnack) talks with Tastewise CEO & CoFounder Alon Chen about how the platform leverages machine learning to predict culinary trends, market opportunities, and consumer likes and dislikes. This episode of Tech Bites (@techbiteshrn) was made possible by the generosity of Fine & Raw bean-to-bar chocolate factory in Bushwick, Brooklyn (@fineandraw).

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Where should we go for dinner tonight? Can be a challenging question to answer, especially in New York City where there are more than 46,000 restaurants. Maybe you want to ask your Facebook friends for a recommendation or see which places they ate at last week? There’s an app for that. In this episode we talk with the founders and designer of two new restaurant recommendation apps, Etch and Tell, about why Facebook is a key component to success, and how they plan to monetize their services. In-studio guests: Etch co-founders Michael Guigli and Bradley Scott, and Tell president/CEO Josh Henner and lead designer Ross Langley.

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The penultimate episode of 2020 is a look back at this most tumultuous pandemic year with the founders of two restaurant tech businesses. Returning guests Krystle Mobayeni, founder and CEO BentoBox, and Xavier Mariezcurrena, co-founder of ChouxBox, talk about how their companies and their customers in the hospitality industry worked to survive through the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. We also have the first look at the just released BentoBox 2020 Restaurant Trends Report. This episode of Tech Bites is made possible by the generosity of Apeel Sciences, a plant-based shield to help extend the shelf-life of produce.

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Funding is perhaps the key element to a successful food tech start-up. Typically, an entrepreneur has an idea and takes it to investors. The Production Board, based in California, has a very different approach. TPB is the entrepreneur, identifying problems and production issues that need to be solved across agriculture and food, human health, life sciences and biomanufacturing, and then build a team and company up around them. On this episode of Tech Bites, host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with TPB’s President and COO Bharat Vasan, Chief Branding Officer Rachel Konrad, and General Manger Risa Stack about how the process of foundry funding works with their mission to reimagine earth.

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Are you a cook or FOH staff looking for a job, but tired of all the job boards with hundreds of listings but no replies? Are you a restaurant manager with staffing needs that change hour-to-hour with call-sick and no-shows? The new hiring app, Jitjatjo may be your solution. In this episode of Tech Bites, Justin Melia of Jitjatjo interviews NYC chefs Tim Dornon and Alex Leonard, as potential candidates for the Jitjatjo talent pool, to see how the staffing app works IRL.

Bonjour les admirateurs de Tech Bites to our first bi-lingual show, the first part in English with a French second half. In this episode we talk with two French food tech companies about breaking into the US market, the difference between French and American points-of-view on food waste, and popular Parisian apps. Joining us in-studio: Biotraq CEO Olivier Duchesne de Lamotte and Associate Dominique Cagnon. Biotraq helps food companies optimize their cold chain and reduce waste. 25% of the food shipped globally is lost in transit. They developed an IoT platform that calculates perishable products quality in real-time using the market’s latest sensors, allowing companies to make better decisions and avoid losses. Novolyze Founder/CEO Karim-Franck Khinouche. Novolyze is focused specifically on the US food safety market. They develop and manufacture dry and ready to use surrogate microorganisms to help food companies, laboratories and equipment manufacturers perform in-plant validation studies and comply with the new FSMA requirements.

With Warm Welcome started in 2019 as a podcast with the intention to bring together the Asian American restaurant community. Today it is a digital media platform with a magazine, pop-ups, merchandise, and events on Clubhouse. On this episode, host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with Arnold Byun, founder of With Warm Welcome, about how the mission and community of WWW have evolved to meet the challenges of the moment. Tech Bites Episode 232 is made possible by the generosity of JUST Egg.

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Plant-based burgers and beef have dominated the recent headlines. Everyone from McDonald’s to Costco, Trader Joe’s and Nestlé, announced new plant-based burger offerings. Simultaneously, news outlets are debating whether or not beef is good for the planet and good for people. On this episode of Tech Bites, Shack Shack's VP of Menu Innovation and Supply Chain, Jeffery Amoscato talks with host Jennifer Leuzzi (@mmesnack) about the Veggie Shack, burger wars, and how the Shake Shack (@shakeshack) mission of “Stand for Something Good” translates into global menu development that is delicious and responsible. This episode of Tech Bites (@techbiteshrn) is made possible by the generosity of Hearst Ranch (@hearst_ranch_beef) the largest single-source producer of grass-fed beef in the U.S.

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It’s easy to see how the BlurtBox app is an easy way for customers to give feedback in real time to restaurants. Good or bad, people always have something to say. Are restaurant willing to pay for that information? How valuable are customers opinions served up in a private non-Yelp channel? Find out on this episode of Tech Bites when the BlurtBox crew pitches their services to a restaurant owner live – on the air. In-studio guests:

Mandy Oser, Owner, Ardesia and The Camlin
Julian Meyer, CEO/Founder Blurtbox
Arron Solano, VP Sales Blurtbox
Cam Brown, User Acquisition Blurtbox

Hungry for more? Check out the first BlurtBox show on Tech Bites episode #29

What’s up ChouxBox? We first meet Tony Aiazzi and Xavier “X” Mariezcurrena a year ago on Tech Bites Episode 24. The chef and front-of-house guy are founder of a unique “POP” or point-of-purchase inventory system that works with a snap of an iphone camera and overnight data-entry. They are one of the only restaurant tech companies developed by people who have actually worked in restaurants – which may explain why business and customers have tripled. Hungry for more? Check out the first Choux Box episode on Tech Bites:

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In this episode, we bring Tech Bites engineer David Tatasciore out of the control room and into the studio to talk about his latest project, What's the Story? – a fictional comedy podcast about storytelling and journalism for the "post-truth era." Launched in January of 2017, it follows the story of Ray Elliott, who quits his job as a fact-checker in order to stop being a professional story ruiner and become a professional storyteller – because "stories are what move us, not facts." David and WTS? creator Bryan Farrell join us in studio to discuss the timeliness of making a fake radio news podcast and what the "post-truth era" means.

What’s the top-line story for the new year? Get ready to say good bye to your favorite neighborhood restaurant. Tech Bites host Jennifer Leuzzi (@mmesnack) talks with David Helbraun, founding partner and chairman of Helbraun Levey, New York City's leading hospitality law firm. David thinks small restaurant operators will not be able to withstand the coming economic challenges of 2019. Tech plays an interesting role in the story. If restaurant use more tech for utilities and efficiencies, and customers use less delivery - it just might be okay. This episode of Tech Bites (@techbiteshrn) is made possible by the generous support of all the Heritage Radio Network members (@hertiage_radio).

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Shopping online and in apps is convenient, but is it bad for the planet and local communities? On the one hand, delivery can be like public transportation for your groceries and be fuel efficient. On the other hand, the mountain of packaging required to ship perishables is a recycling nightmare. On this episode we talk with Gabriella Gershenson, (@gabiwrites) food writer and editor, about the best and the worst of online shopping, and pro tips on how to make your online shopping economical and environmentally friendly.

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FoodFutureCo is the first Scale-Up Accelerator for established yet small organizations that are providing unique products and solutions across our food system. Unlike traditional accelerators FoodFutureCo (@foodfutureco) works with companies that have some proof of concept, that are on track to grossing more than $1 million annually, and helps them ""scale-up"" to the next stage of growth. Focus areas include: consumer products, local food, plant-based food, sustainable seafood, ag tech, food tech and food waste. On this episode we talk with Shen Tong (@shentong), founder and managing partner of FoodFutureCo, and two members of Cohort 3. Romy Raad (@romyr001) co-founder of superfood beverage Metabrew (@themetabrew), and Hunter Bryson, co-founder of mushroom products Shroom Snacks (@shroomsnack) and Jewel of the Forest. This episode is sponsored by Alaska Seafood (@alaskaseafood).

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We first met Farm.One founder Rob Laing in 2016 on episode 145. Farm.One opened in Tribeca growing rare herbs, edible flowers, micro greens, and other exotic produce year-round for chefs and restaurants, using hydroponics and LED lighting. Episode 240 covers 2020, the global pandemic, and Farm.One’s pivot into delivering freshly-harvested greens to New York subscribers by bike and their move to a larger farm in Brooklyn. On this episode of Tech Bites, host Jennifer Leuzzi talks to Rob Laing, Founder and CRO, and Derek Pitts, Chairman and CEO, about how Farm.One has expanded and evolved into a neighborhood farm now serving chefs, members, and the community with fresh greens, farm tours, and classes.

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What does the future of food look like? Futuristic plant-based meat, Michelin-chef ramen vending machine, or how about augmented reality for your oven? All those things are here today. On this episode of Tech Bites (@techbiteshrn) host Jennifer Leuzzi (@mmesnack) talks with The Spoon (@thespoontech) publisher Michael Wolf (@michaelwolf) about The Spoon Food Tech 25, this year’s list of the companies making the biggest impact on the overall meal journey. This episode of Tech Bites was made possible by the generosity of Cowgirl Creamery (@cowgirlcreamery) Artisan cheese makers and mongers in the Golden State of California.

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A collective of restaurant industry professionals have set a global initiative in motion to get funds into the hands of restaurants NOW as they are closing and loosing revenue due to the coronavirus COVID-19 crisis. A Dining Bond works like a savings bond, where you can purchase a "bond" at a value rate to be redeemed for face value at a future date. On this episode of Tech Bites, host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with Steven Hall and Helen Patrikis, of Hall PR, about the genesis of the Dining Bonds Initiative, and how it hopes to fund restaurants today so that they will be open tomorrow. Visit supportrestaurants.org to sign-up a restaurant and purchase a bond. #diningbonds #supportrestaurants

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It’s a widely know fact that the restaurant industry does not like the public review forum Yelp. Andrew Johnson, believes his digital recommendation platform RoundTable, will be the anti-Yelp the restaurant industry will embrace. So much so, he’s betting that the industry will create the content he’s selling to consumers. Industry insiders, Luke Boland of La Sirena, and Elise Rosenberg of Colonie and Gran Electrica, discuss whether they’re in – opting-out.

Will kids eat healthier if it’s a game? Can another digital platform be successful at teaching kids about good food? On this episode of Tech Bites  host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with returning guest Julia Olayanju, founder of YScooks, a platform that employs technology to educate and inspire student to make healthier and sustainable dining choices. In partnership with schools and libraries, YScooks advocates for introducing the science of food, environmental issues, food safety and nutrition into educational curriculum K-12.

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Following Tech Bites tradition, the last show of the year is a look forward into the next year. What’s the trend we’re predicting for 2023? Food tech for mindfulness. On this episode, Tech Bites host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with Bryan Litman, co-founder of Hasu Flower, a 3D-printed micro-meditation tablet that engages your senses to “pause, smell and (mouth) feel.” During the pandemic he developed Hasu, a dissolvable meditation tablet to center your mind and cultivate a moment of mindfulness.

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In November 2021, an ultra-rare cotton candy colored lobster was discovered off the coast of Portland, Maine. Named Haddie, she quickly went viral and became an overnight sensation, that launched the Haddie’s Bay Club in the metaverse. On this episode of Tech Bites, host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with Mark Murrell, CEO of Get Maine Lobster, about the collection of 7777 Haddie the Lobster NFTs and the growing IRL community around this ultra-rare lobster.

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If everyone loves pizza, then why are all the great mom-and-pop local pizza joints closing? Big pizza chains and big corporate delivery services are all taking a big bite out of the independent pizza market across the country. But don’t worry - there’s an app for that. Slice, is a pizza ordering platform dedicated to empowering local pizzerias with the tools, tech, and marketing to compete with big chains. For the pizza lover, the mobile and online service makes it easy order from authentic pizzerias in their neighborhood. Joining us in-studio is Ilir Sela the Founder and CEO of Slice. Albanian born and raised in Staten Island, Ilir's friends and family owned and operated pizzerias in the greater New York City, including a family-owned pizzeria in Manhattan in the 70s, making him 3rd generation in the pizzeria industry.

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What is the greatest food tech invention of all time? Fire and harnessing heat for cooking. Or perhaps you’re thinking cutting stones and knives? The point of origin for flint knives is about 4,000 years ago which is a solid argument for knives to be one of the first, if not the greatest food technology. In-studio guest Harry Rosenblum, host of HRN’s Feast Yr Ears, discusses ancient food tech that is still essential today, along with new food tech that may have a shot at being around for thousands of year more. In addition to his HRN host duties, co-founder of The Brooklyn Kitchen, co-creator of Sumo Stew events and General Manager of Kikuichi New York, the North American office of the oldest knife maker in the world.

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Restaurant delivery sales topped $43 billion last year and is expected to reach $76 billion in 2022. Delivery apps and platforms like Caviar, Seamless and Eat24 are driving consumers to order, with more than 11% of restaurant sales coming from delivery. To support this giant growth industry, the next generation of restaurant delivery tech is being built to help manage and deliver all these orders. Joining us on this episode of Tech Bites (@techbiteshrn) are the founders of Checkmate and Epifruit. Vishal Agarwal (@vishal1982), Founder/CEO of It’s a Checkmate (@itsacheckmate), a platform that integrates all third party delivery platform orders into single automated pipeline that feeds directly into a restaurant’s POS system. Rohan Duggal and Buland Madan, co-founders of EpiFruit (@epifruit) a market based platform where businesses can reach out directly to drivers and independent people to make deliveries in their neighborhoods.This episode is sponsored by Green Grape & NYWCA.

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The penultimate episode of 2017 is a look back at the tumultuous year that was. Joining us in-studio are three founders of restaurant tech businesses who share their stories, industry observations and favorites apps 2017. Deepti Sharma, Food to Eat founder and CEO from Episode 99 Women in Food Tech CEOs. Bradley Scott, Etch co-founder from Episode 109 Restaurant Recommendation Apps. Xavier Mariezcurrena, ChouxBox co-Founder and CEO from episode 94 Free Tax Advice with ChouxBox.

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Does good food equal healthy living? Maybe. The two are related, but not exactly the same thing. If you’re interested in having it all, and really who isn’t? There’s an app for that. The Foodstand App is harnessing the power of their food community to help people make small good changes in eating, for lasting effects on health and life. In this episode Foodstand CEO and co-founder Rachna Govani, unveils Good Eating Challenges on Foodstand. Will the simplicity and positive messaging of the app work? On hand as our focus group of one: Khee Lee, ex-Googler and golfer. Lee recently hired a personal nutritionist to help him bring the good food = healthy living equation into balance. Join us for a candid and entertaining conversation about how tech can enable good eating IRL.

Taste the future of food today! On this episode of Tech Bites, host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with a panel of people innovating food products, like sausage, bread, and eggs, for a healthier and more equitable table. Joining the discussion: Cara Nicoletti, Founder and CEO of Seemore Meats & Veggies, William Schumacher, Founder of Uprising Foods, and Nate Park, Director of Product Development at JUST Egg.

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Seaweed isn’t just for sushi any more. The US seaweed snack market is estimated at a booming $500 million a year with no signs of slowing down. What makes it a super trend for 2018? With more that 11,000 species and uses across food production, health, beauty and industry, seaweed is both bountiful and versatile. The sustainable aquaculture makes it even more appealing for the long-term. A volatile and fragments global-market is one of the primary barriers to growing the worldwide seaweed market. Is seaweed the new kale? Joining us in-studio for this seaweed roundtable discussion are: Will Horowitz and Matt Lebo, co-founders of Akua.co a plant-based food company encompassing seaweed farms and kelp jerky production. Mark Cooper, founder of Bluefields.co, the first seaweed commons exchange to suitably scale the global seaweed production.

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Imagine cutting fresh, hydroponically grown micro greens onto your toast or salad, seconds before you eat it. Imagine how delicious and nutritious it would be to eat living food. This week, the dream becomes real. Harvest2Order (H2O) is the first US-based microgreen salad bar concept. The greens are hydroponically grown and harvested when you order a salad bowl or toast. H2O(@harvest2order) is the ultimate farm-to-table experience, creating a fresher fast-casual dinning experience focused on sustainability, health and deliciousness. On this episode, H2O co-founders, Liz Vaknin (@cheflizvaknin) and Shelley Golan (@shellmasterflex), join us in-studio to discuss their ag-tech forward concept opening this week in Brooklyn’s North 3rd Street Market (@n3rdstmarket). This episode is sponsored by Alaska Seafood (@alaskaseafood).

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Do you shop at the greenmarket to support farmers? Are you interested in helping shape the future of US agriculture? If you are, you can put your money where your food-supply starts by investing in farms. Harvest Returns (@harvestreturns) is a new equity crowdfunding platform based in Texas. On this episode of Tech Bites, Harvest Returns founder and CEO Chris Rawley and COO Austin Maness talk with host Jennifer Leuzzi (@mmesnack) about how important it is to democratize the funding process for US agriculture. By opening the financial process to the public, different types of farms ranging from a traditional multi-generation traditional to new indoor ag-tech will be able to thrive and survive. This episode of Tech Bites (@techbiteshrn) was made possible by the generosity of the Museum of Food and Drink (@mofad).

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When we hear the term “plant-based” we often think the product is better nutritionally and environmentally than the animal counter-part. But plant-based is not always better, given that most products are highly processed using a litany of highly processed ingredients. On this episode of Tech Bites, host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with Isabel Fernández, Science & Technology Director at Heura Foods, Europe’s fastest-growing plant-based meat company. Her team is woking on Good Rebel Tech (G.R.T.), a new approach to holistic food technology with the goals of producing macro- and micro-nutrient dense foods in a more sustainable way.

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Give your digital life a spring cleaning. Hit the reset button with in-studio guest Paul Kemawikasit Alexander, a New York City based acupuncturist, who has created a unique wellness system based on traditional oriental medicine, martial arts and urban community.

"What does the grocery store of 2065 look like? What are the hot topics at start-up conferences around the world? On this episode we talk with Danielle Gould founder/CEO Food + Tech Connect and Mike Lee, Founder/CEO Studio Industries. Since they were last on the show, they’ve joined forces in life and business, with their new Alpha Food Labs an innovation lab for next-gen food startups and corporations building products that are better for by people, planet, and profit. Hungry for more? Listen to Episode #5 Food Design & Supermarket 2065 with Mike Lee, and Episode #20 Danielle Gould Founder of Food+Tech Connect.

Geek out with Tasting Table’s Best of Food + Tech, the month-long focus on everything in the culinary – cyber space. In-studio guest Karen Palmer, Editorial Director at Tasting Table, talks about digital media on digital tech, how restaurants are cyber-stalking their customers (to give them better service of course) and best in apps.

How do you build the best restaurant tech? If you’re Caviar at Square you use the real-life San Francisco restaurant Soulva for R&D. In-studio guests Charles Bililies, founder/CEO and Tony Cervone, chef, talk about putting together the most effective tech stack for Soulva from their internet pipeline, to POS systems, to collaborations with tech companies. Laura Englander, Caviar at Square joins the conversation to talk about the benefits of real-life restaurant R&D.

The winners of the 8th annual NYC Big Apps competition were announced this week. The civic tech competition had 150 app start-ups trying to solve challenges facing NYC over three categories; transportation, knowledge and community. In-studo guests Ryan Baxter and Akil Bello, of winning app PassNYC, and Matt Bishop of Open City Labs, discuss the competition and how they're solving real city live problems with app tech.

CEO Mom. Chef Mom. Do these titles sound impossible or attainable? Now that we’re in the great resignation, and family life has shifted into the home, employers are being forced to offer better work-life balance to attract staff. On this episode of Tech Bites, host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with returning guest Alice Cheng, CEO and Founder of Culinary Agents, about being a CEO Mom and how the hospitality industry is changing to accommodate parents and families in order to stay competitive and retain top talent. Tech Bites Episode 262 is made possible by the generosity of 818 Tequila and BentoBox.

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For the past year, we’ve produced more than thirty episodes of Tech Bites remotely, focusing on the innovations of the food, tech, and restaurant communities during the Coronavirus pandemic. On this episode, host Jennifer Leuzzi connects remotely via Zencastr with past guests to look back at the year that changed our lives. Deepti Sharma, Founder and CEO of Food to Eat and Bikky, shares how her businesses and political activism have evolved. Eliza Loehr, Executive Director of the Food Education Fund, talks about the re-opening of the Food and Finance High School in New York City, and the outlook of students preparing to break into a struggling restaurant industry. Tech Bites Episode 231 is made possible by the generosity of JUST Egg.

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Calling all food tech start-ups looking for venture funding. On this episode of Tech Bites (@techbiteshrn), two start-up founders pitch Charlie O’Donnell (@CEONYC) of Brooklyn Bridge Ventures and have the opportunity to hear his feedback and possibly get funded. Brooklyn Bridge Ventures (@BBVDOTVC) is the first Brooklyn-based venture capital fund, with $23 million dollars across two funds, investing in NYC-based companies. Matt Lebo, pitches Akua (@LifeAkua), a seaweed focused company that is vertically integrated from farm to kelp jerky snack production. Romy Raad (@romyr001) and Natalie Neumann (@natie.neumann) pitch Metabrew (@themetabrew) a consciously caffeinated superfood beverage. This episode is sponsored by The Sexton Irish Single Malt (@thesexton).

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On the penultimate show of the year, we look back at the top stories and trends of 2018. Host Jennifer Leuzzi (@mmesnack) talks with returning guests Krystle Mobayeni (@krystlemobayeni), CEO and Co-Founder of restaurant tech platform BentoBox (@getbento), journalist Gabriella Gershenson (@gabiwrites) and Elizabeth Meltz (@elizabethmeltz), co-founder of Women in Hospitality United (@womeninhospitalityunited). This episode of Tech Bites (@techbiteshrn) is generously supported by Korin Japanese Trading (@korinknives) in New York City.

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Calling food start-ups and entrepreneurs. If you've got a great product but don't know how to turn it into a viable go-to-market plan, this episodes of Food Business Bootcamp is for you. Learn how to structure your business plan with the right data points to drive product development, scalability and investment strategy. In-studio guests are: Liz Vaknin, cofounder of Our Name Is Farm, a data-driven consulting firm that specializes in assisting sustainable food and beverage growers, producers, businesses, markets and communities develop their brands and audiences. Patricia Duffy is an experienced marketing strategist, consultant, trainer/facilitator, and connector. Emphasizing sustainable business models, Patricia is active in initiatives and organizations designed to advance food businesses via market and industry connections. This includes hosting a monthly Community Table forum for food professionals and students at New York University and mentoring members at the Brooklyn FoodWorks.

Good food should be tasted not wasted! Today, Tech Bites host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with Sabine the CMO and co-founder of Food for All (@foodforallapp), the app that connects restaurants that have end-of-day excess to customers in the neighborhood looking for inexpensive and delicious meals. The result is less food waste and more customer savings. This episode of Tech Bites (@techbiteshrn) is made possible by the generosity of Hearst Ranch (@hearst_ranch_beef) the largest single-source producer of grass-fed beef in the U.S.

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On Friday March 13, 2020 the senior students of New York City’s Food and Finance High School got their senior sweaters. Part of the graduation traditions, they were scheduled to take their class photo on Monday. Before that could happen, NY announced all public schools closing on Monday, in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. Instead of gathering together for a commemorative picture, the school’s students, staff and supporters, sprang into action to put together food resources and fundraisers for student families. On this episode of Tech Bites, host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with Eliza Loehr - Executive Director, Kat Taveras - Program Manager and Niyah Rivers - FFHS Senior, about the virtual ending to the school year, and celebrating graduation from afar. To learn more about Food and Finance High School, or to make a donation visit FoodFinanceHS.org. Episode 209 of Tech Bites is made possible by the generosity of Square.

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I scream, you scream, we all scream to help solve the world's massive food waste problem with ice cream. On this episode of Tech Bites, host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with Tyler Malek, Co-Founder and Head Ice Cream Maker for Salt & Straw Ice Cream and Jeremy Kaye, Co-Founder of The Spare Food Co about Salt & Straw’s Upcycled Food Series featuring the Lemon Curd & Whey flavor, a tangy gelato infused with The Spare Food Co's Lemon & Ginger Spare Tonic.

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Our food system is rapidly changing and these innovators are staying ahead of the game. Join Tech Bites host Jennifer Leuzzi (@mmesnack) at General Assembly (@generalassembly ) for a panel discussion exploring the future of food as it intersects with technology and changing consumer behaviors. The conversation covers food + tech in restaurants, social media, app-based ordering and a robust Q&A from the live audience. Panelists include: Jennifer Aaronson from Martha + Marley Spoon (@marleyspoon), Grace Ouma-Cabezas from Food52 (@food52), Illir Sela from Slice (@slice), Robyn Tang from MealPal (@mealpal) and Eric Tsytsylin from The Farmers Dog (@thefarmersdog).

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Mushrooms are suddenly everywhere. Products ranging from functional beverages to mood-changing supplements have popped up in media, online, and in-market. On this episode of Tech Bites, host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with Tyler Huggins, CEO and Co-Founder of Meati Foods, about their debut product line of cutlets and steaks made from mycelium mushroom root. The whole-food protein meat is cultivated using a modernized version of ancient and natural processes, with thew intention of helped preserve Earth's ecosystems. Interested in the mushroom trend? Listen to Tech Bites Episode 287 with Alice Mushrooms and Rasa Coffee-Alternative.

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While most food media is trying to catch up to the video age, Munchies started as online TV with Chef’s Night Out in 2012 and has been winning the video game ever since. On this episode, we talk with Munchies Culinary Director Farideh Sadeghin about Matty Matheson’s new show It’s Supper Time, the new scripted mockumentary Eatin’ It, and pro-tips on making your own winning cooking videos.

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You’ve probably been recycling paper and plastics for decades - but are you upcycling food waste? Upcycling is the process of converting food waste into a new usable and valuable food product. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, approximately 1.3 billion tonnes of food are lost or wasted annually, amounting to $680 billons in losses in the United States alone. On this episode of Tech Bites (@TechBitesHRN), in-studio guest Bertha Jimenez. Ph.D. discusses her food-tech startup RISE (@riseproducts) that uses its patent-pending process and technology to convert organic byproducts into consumable foods. Their first product line focuses on ultra-nutritious and tasty barley flours made from the spent-grain by-product of the beer making process. This episode is sponsored by Whole Foods (@wholefoods).

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Are you a food tech innovator running a startup that is working to tackle one of the urgent food system challenges facing us today? Maybe you’re working on shortened supply chains, food loss mitigation, accessible food e-comm or functional ingredients. Are you looking for global collaboration and top-notch mentorship to move your business forward? If you are, this show is for you. FoodBytes! Pitch is going 100% VIRTUAL in 2020 and startup applications are now open until August 10, 2020. On this episode of Tech Bites, host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with Nina Meijers, VP of Food & Ag Start-up Innovations at Rabobank, about the evolution and expansion of the 2020 FoodBytes! Pitch Virtual program. Joining the conversation with a firsthand look at how participation for a start-up can impact business is Shannon Flannigan, US Chief Toaster of Toast Ale, a winning start-up from 2019 FoodBytes! San Francisco. Episode 2014 of Tech Bites is made possible by the generosity of Niman Ranch and VerTerra.

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At a time when most brands are doing the opposite, Coconut Bliss is changing its name to Cosmic Bliss and expanding beyond its organic, plant-based roots into the first organic, sustainably-sourced, humane, grass-fed dairy ice cream. Amidst the current climate of plant-based foods for environmental and health goals, it’s notable that 97% percent of ice cream sold in the U.S. is dairy. On this episode of Tech Bites, host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with Jason Karp, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, HumanCo, about how Cosmic Bliss aims to achieve greater environmental impact and positively affect more consumers than any other ice cream on the market.

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What’s your favorite app right now? Is the first question for guests at the start of each Tech Bites episode. With more than a 100 shows broadcast, we’ve had some fun answers and interesting discoveries. This compilation episode features: Episode 4 Julia Weinberg, Delectables. Episode 18 David Gruber and Pam Lewy, B&B Hospitality Group. Episode 24 Tony Aiazzi and Xavier X Mariezcurrena, Choux Box. Episode 85 Amanda Shapiro, Editor Healthyish/Bon Appétit.

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What’s the latest in indoor farm tech? Business is growing internationally, companies are hiring, and mushrooms are begin harvested right in the produce aisle. On this episode of Tech Bites, host Jennifer Leuzzi (@MmeSnack) checks-in with past guests Allison Kopf, founder/CEO of Agrilyst (@Agrylist) and Andrew Carter, CEO/Co-founder Smallhold (@smallhold.co). This episode is sponsored by ChefSteps (@chefsteps).

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What were the big food tech stories of 2016? Find out what recipes and stories got the most clicks at the New York Times, from Melissa Clark, Dining Section columnist and cookbook author. Thinking about making a New Year’s resolution to go on a social media diet? Jacqueline Raposo, host of Love Bites, has already tried it out and loved it. She’ll share her plan to get off the digital and back into real life. If you’re looking to make changes in your eating habits – there’s an APP for that. The Foodstand App co-founder Rachna Govani, calls in with a status on how people are doing with their Good Eating Challenges. Wondering what the Obama’s White House holiday party is like? Our last guest, Jack Inslee former Tech Bites engineer, calls in from Washington DC with all the party details.

Don’t be a tourist. Get the best local experience on the ground with travel apps Journy for custom itineraries, and Walc for walking directions with augmented visual cues. Join us in studio to talk about their innovative travel tech are Journy founders Leiti Hsu and Susan Ho, and Walc founder Allison McGuire.

How do software and data make your dinner better? Sixteen years ago, entrepreneur Damian Mogavero brought together an unlikely mix of experts—chefs and code writers—to create a pioneering software company whose goal was to empower restaurateurs, through the use of data, to elevate and enhance the guest experience. Today, his data gathering programs are used by such renown chefs as Danny Meyer, Tom Colicchio, Daniel Boulud, Guy Fieri, Giada De Laurentiis, Gordon Ramsay, and countless others. Damian joins us in-studio to discuss his recently published book The Underground Culinary Tour. In the bestselling tradition of Moneyball, it is a high-octane, behind-the-scenes narrative about how the restaurant industry, historically run by gut and intuition, is being transformed by the use of data.

WeWork Food Labs wants to be more than office space for start-ups in the food innovation space. As WeWork’s innovation arm, the Food Labs bring companies together, provides industry-specific programming, hoping to help companies impact the future of sustainable food. In the space are innovators and entrepreneurs across the food ecosystem, including companies working in AI, robotics, kitchen appliances, supply chain, ag tech, distribution software, consumer goods, hospitality, and beyond. On this episode of Tech Bites (@techbiteshrn) host Jennifer Leuzzi (@mmesnack) talks with Food Labs Manager Tessa Price (@wework) about the program and the inaugural Food Labs Accelerator, that is planing an investment of more than $1M in food and agriculture startups. This episode of Tech Bites was made possible by the generosity of the Bushwick co-working space 100 Bogart (@100bogart).

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