Agriculture was once again at the forefront of the Calgary Stampede. We talk to the director who oversees the Agri-Food Committee about how great it was to once again be able to showcase one of Alberta’s most prominent industries. For more on this story go to Rural Roots Canada.com.

In this episode I talk about how Canola originated from Rapeseed and the history behind this amazing plant. Recently a movie about the legal battle between a farmer and Monsanto was released in theaters this past week. Centering around the illegal usage of Roundup Ready Canola by Percy. Farmers across the country have been outraged about the inaccuracies that this story presents to consumers. The worst part being making a movie about Canola and having the movie poster picture being a farmer standing in a Corn field. You already know I have some thoughts on this story. 

In this episode of GTF Dan chats with Carissa Campeo, Co-founder of Trendi, and  Craig McIntosh, CEO, and Co-founder of Trendi about the inevitable and outrageous food waste in industrialized countries. Trendi uses robotics and automation in the food industry to reduce waste at the production level to transform it and distribute it for different purposes. 

In this episode you will learn: 

• How amazing Trendi is starting with Craig and Carissa’s inspiring journeys and experiences in the food and hospitality industry.
• Numbers and statistics about food waste will blow your mind and compel you to reassess your grocery shopping list.
• What is food insecurity and how it’s more prevalent than we think
• How food waste is produced through the food production chain ( from the fields to the grocery stores)
• Trendi’s mission  and how the company is breaking the stigma around associated with waste
• What is Bioflakes and what it’s so revolutionary
• The high price we pay to get those perfectly cut veggies at the supermarket. You’ll never get them again!
• How as a farmer you can turn your waste into a sustainable product while creating another source of income.  It’s a win win!

Go here to learn more about Trendi www.trendi.com 

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Connect with Craig on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-mcintosh/

Connect with Carissa on LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/carissacampeotto/

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