McDonald’s E. coli Outbreak 2024: Expert Analysis of Food Processing Safety
The recent McDonald’s E. coli outbreak linked to contaminated onions has sent shockwaves through the food processing industry. While media coverage has largely focused on consumer impact, food safety experts are examining deeper implications for processors and manufacturers, particularly regarding supply chain vulnerabilities and prevention strategies. This episode of the FoodTech Innovators Podcast looks into […]
A Natural Weapon Against Deadly Pathogens: Innodal’s Groundbreaking Anti-Listeria Technology
In a compelling episode of the FoodTech Innovators podcast, host Steven Burton spoke with Laurent Dallaire, CEO and co-founder of Innodal, about their revolutionary antimicrobial, anti-listeria technology, Inneo. Their natural alternative to traditional preservatives like salt, sulfite, nitrates, and harsh chemicals frequently used in the food processing industry opens major opportunities for food and beverage […]
Fostering Agri-Tech Innovation in Ontario’s Food & Beverage Sector: A Conversation with Robert McMillan
The fourth episode of the FoodTech Innovators podcast features a conversation between host Steven Burton and Robert McMillan on how the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) is helping drive technological advancement in Ontario’s food and beverage sector. As a private not-for-profit established by the province 36 years ago, OCI plays a crucial role in delivering […]
Beyond Sugar: Innovations in Natural Sweeteners for Health-Conscious Consumers
Recently on the FoodTech Innovators podcast, host Steven Burton sat down with Harvey Martens, CMO and co-founder of NutraEX Food, to explore the evolving landscape of natural sweeteners and their impact on the food industry. Founded in 2010 in Burnaby, British Columbia, NutraEx Food has emerged as a pioneer in developing natural sweetener alternatives that […]
IoT in Food Manufacturing: Transforming Safety and Efficiency with Smart Sensors
In a recent episode of the Food Tech Innovators podcast, host Steven Burton sat down with Alain Guez of ES Canada to explore how Internet of Things (IoT) technology is revolutionizing the food and beverage manufacturing industry. ES Canada is a value-added distributor of IoT products with over two decades of experience in France and […]




