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If you live in New York City, how far would you have to go to get to a neighborhood farm selling freshly harvested greens? Turns out, you just need to get to Brooklyn’s Prospect Heights. On this episode of Tech Bites, host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with returning guest Rob Laing, CEO and Founder of Farm.One. Started in 2016, Farm.One grows rare herbs, edible flowers, microgreens, and other exotic produce year-round and pesticide-free, using hydroponics and LED lighting. Since 2020, the company now delivers freshly-harvested greens to New York subscribers by bike, all packaged in reusable containers. This episode of Tech Bites is made possible by the generosity of Garden Cult.Photo Courtesy of Farm.One.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Tech Bites by becoming a member!Tech Bites is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Would you guess that the Brooklyn navy yard is the location of the world’s first commercially viable urban rooftop vineyard? With the help of Finger Lakes industry leaders and Cornell University, Rooftop Reds has developed a custom urban planter system. 42 of these planters cover the 14,800 square-foot rooftop at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. On this episode of Tech Bites, host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with Devin Shomaker, founder and managing partner of Rooftop Reds, about the recent installation of solar panels, community summer pop-up events, and urban vines. Episode 239 of Tech Bites is made possible by the generosity of Sombra, the award-winning, organic mezcal.Photo Courtesy of Rooftop Reds.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Tech Bites by becoming a member!Tech Bites is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We have never been more focused on our health and bodies than we are now. Prior to the global pandemic, the US weight loss industry was poised to peak at $78 billion dollars. Searching for a way to bio-hack our physical performance and appearance, we look to a range of sources from celebrities, to trainers, to diet experts and doctors. Maybe we should be looking at our own DNA. On this episode of Tech Bites, host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with Dr. Sherry Zhang, founder and CEO of GenoPalate about how analyzing our unique DNA and what that blueprint has predetermined, can lead us to better eating and overall health. Episode 238 of Tech Bites is made possible by the generosity of Roberta’s Pizza.Photo Courtesy of GenoPalateHeritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Tech Bites by becoming a member!Tech Bites is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Although it has been growing in popularity since its launch in 2017, Substack’s eNewsetter paid-subscription platform really took off during the pandemic. There are currently 500,000 paid subscribers generating some $17 million in revenue that goes directly to the editors/writers/journalists who produce the content and manage their own subscription lists and payments. Marquee names in tech, politics, and business journalism have migrated away from traditional media to create their own Substack offerings. But how will this trend impact food media, which is ripe for disruption? Guest host Mitchell Davis talks with veteran journalist/award-winning author Emily Nunn, whose Department of Salad Substack newsletter has generated a considerable buzz in and out of bowls across the nation and around the world. Episode 237 is made possible by the generous support of JUST Egg.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Tech Bites by becoming a member!Tech Bites is Powered by Simpleca

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.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Tech Bites by becoming a member!Tech Bites is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.Photo Courtesy of Barrio Fridge Inc.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Tech Bites by becoming a member!Tech Bites is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Consumer demands are redefining what we expect from grocery delivery services. Ghost grocery, ultra-fast delivery and grocery tech are trying to answer those demands. On this episode of Tech Bites, host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with Elaine Russel, who manages the grocery-tech focused Albertsons fund at Greycroft, and Oleg Shevlyagin, the founder of the ultra-fast grocery delivery company FifteenTwenty. Episode 234 is made possible by the generosity of Roberta’s Pizza.Photo Courtesy of FifteenTwenty.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Tech Bites by becoming a member!Tech Bites is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 2019 Americans consumed 31.4 pounds of tomatoes per person, with sales topping $3 billion, and imports accounting for more than $2 billion. That’s why new ag-tech company AppHarvest is growing tomatoes in a 30-acre indoor facility in Appalachia. By targeting the popular vegetable and producing it at scale, the company hopes to change not only how, but where things are grown. On this episode, host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with returning guest David Lee, president of AppHarvest, about robots, creating terroir, and a new vision of farming. Tech Bites Episode 233 is made possible by the generosity of Forever Cheese.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Tech Bites by becoming a member!Tech Bites is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Tech Bites by becoming a member!Tech Bites is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Tech Bites by becoming a member!Tech Bites is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today’s pandemic marketplace, restaurants have to create new revenue streams outside of an in-person dining experience in order to survive. How does a restaurant translate its real-life hospitality into something online and virtual? On this episode of Tech Bites, host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with video designer and director of photography, David Bengali, sommelier, Belinda Chang, and Kristin Madden, Vice President of Bowen & Company, about how to build a successful virtual hospitality event and online business. Tech Bites Episode 230 is made possible by the generosity of JUST Egg.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Tech Bites by becoming a member!Tech Bites is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.Photo Courtesy of Michael Tulipan, MST Creative PR.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Tech Bites by becoming a member!Tech Bites is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Tech Bites by becoming a member!Tech Bites is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In March 2020 when Los Angles closed as a result of COVID-19, the Geffen Playhouse launched the Geffen Stayhouse. Bollywood Kitchen is the latest show in a new lineup of live, virtual, and interactive productions. The production is a live version of Sri Rao’s cookbook of the same name that shares the story of his parents immigrating to America, their culinary traditions, and the joy that Bollywood musicals brought to his whole family. On this episode of Tech Bites, host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with Sri Rao and David Bengali about turning a cookbook into a live-streaming culinary event with people cooking along at home.Photo Courtesy of Hartman Benzon Media.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Tech Bites by becoming a member!Tech Bites is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Can you successfully translate an in-person wine tasting to online? How many people would log-on to a live Twitter feed on Wine Tasting 101? Answer: 1.4-million people. On this episode of Tech Bites, host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with Chicago-based sommelier Belinda Chang about how she built a successful, global business producing virtual wine and hospitality experiences. She shares her pro tips on how to create the best virtual experience. Tech Bites Episode 226 is made possible by the generosity of Dashible.Photo Courtesy of Studio 8H Productions.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Tech Bites by becoming a member!Tech Bites is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The start of the year is always a good time to make a plan for your career and look at what’s viable right now in the industry. If you’re looking to make a move or pivot your career, this episode of Tech Bites is for you. Host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with Alice Cheng, CEO and Founder of Culinary Agents, about current open positions, their new Marketplace, and how to build new skills for your new job. Tech Bites Episode 225 is made possible by the generosity of the Tabard Inn, a charming hotel and restaurant, located in the historic Washington DC area only five blocks from the White House.Photo Courtesy of RRE.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Tech Bites by becoming a member!Tech Bites is Powered by  Simplecast .See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Tech Bites by becoming a member!Photo Courtesy of Forbes Media.Tech Bites is powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Following Tech Bites tradition, the last show of the year is a look into the future. Tech Bites host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with Vaughn Tan, a London-based strategy consultant, author, and professor at University College London’s School of Management about his predictions for 2021. He specializes in designing organizations that are resilient to and benefit from uncertainty and has spent over a decade working with the food and beverage industry. Vaughn is the recent author of The Uncertainty Mindset: Innovation Insights from the Frontiers of Food—a behind-the-scenes travelogue of some the best restaurants in the world that also explains how to build more innovative and adaptable businesses.‌ 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.Photo Courtesy of G. AresteanuHeritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Tech Bites by becoming a member!Tech Bites is Powered by Simplecast. S

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.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Tech Bites by becoming a member!Tech Bites is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For restaurants, food producers, and farmers, managing food waste is key to increasing slim profit-margins. Decreasing food waste in our global food system is crucial to achieving sustainability for people and the planet. On this episode of Tech Bites, host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with two different tech companies attacking the food waste sustainability problems in very different ways, that ultimately help businesses with their bottom line. Joining the conversation are Jess Vieira, Director of Sustainability at Apeel and Kirsten Van Fossen, Head of Sustainability and Education projects at Galley Solutions. 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.Photo Courtesy of Laurent GrasHeritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Tech Bites by becoming a member!Tech Bites is Powered by Simplecast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/