The Farm to Fork Podcast
Carlisle Technology presents a podcast that brings industry experts together to talk about topics and issues that are relevant to the meat processing industry. Our podcast hosts and their guests cover topics like how to create a food safety culture, government funding for the food industry, solution integration, ERP implementations, and more!
If you work in the meat processing industry, then this podcast was created specifically for you!
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World Butchers Challenge: Competing for Team Canada
Brent Herrington is an owner, a competitor, and a staunch advocate for everything related to butchery. Brent has a passion for the meat industry. That passion has driven him in his success as butcher, and in his drive to compete with Team Canada in the World Butcher’s Challenge. In this episode of the Farm to […]
Enabling Mid-Level Leadership in the Food Industry
In this episode of the Farm to Fork podcast, we dig into how food manufacturers can enable the mid-level leadership in their organization. This is a crucial topic, and we are honored to have Jacob Rivers from Proactional International. Proaction International stands as a beacon of expertise when it comes to helping organizations engage and […]
Advancing Cellular Agriculture
Cellular Agriculture is a topic that has been at the forefront of discussion for decades in the Food & Beverage industry. However, it isn’t just a buzzword and it isn’t a plant-based alternative to meat, so what exactly is it? Today we are joined by Dr. Yadira Tejeda-Saldana and Dr. Breanna Duffy from New Harvest […]
Hyperlocalizing the Food and Beverage Industry
Relocalize isn’t just another company – it’s a movement, a mission, and a vision for a more sustainable and interconnected world. Join us today with the CEO of Relocalize, Wayne McIntyre! Relocalize understands that the future depends on how we manage our resources in order to build resilient communities. At the heart of Relocalize is […]
Mountain Munchies – The Story Behind Enercheez
Join us as we explore the journey, vision, and groundbreaking initiatives of Mountain Munchies, a company that’s been making waves since its founding. Our guest in this episode is Bruce Burgener the visionary entrepreneur that founded Mountain Munchies. In this episode, we’ll dive into the fascinating story of how Mountain Munchies started, and we’ll look […]
How the BDC Aids the Food Industry
The Food Industry is large and can be a complicated and expensive industry to navigate. Food manufacturers are faced with endless costs and are looking for guidance on how to tackle these problems head on. That’s where the BDC comes in! The BDC has been helping finance the food industry for a long time. Established […]
Innovation Disruptors: Unpuzzling the Food Industry
There are so many innovative and forward-thinking companies within the food and beverage industry. These companies are paving the way for operational efficiency. Many up-and-coming innovators in the space are becoming trailblazers on sustainability and efficiency. However, they need that guiding hand in the industry to actualize their dreams. That is where CFIN comes in […]
Using Personal Branding as a Catalyst for Corporate Branding
Personal branding and corporate branding are two complementary concepts that play a key role in shaping individual and organizational success. Understanding and leveraging these branding strategies is crucial for personal and professional growth in this rapidly evolving digital age. Using personal branding as a catalyst for corporate branding is a key strategy for the long-term […]
How Brampton Became the Meat Capital of Canada
The City of Brampton has accelerated its footprint within the food processing industry. Brampton has also been called the meat processing capital of Canada. Processors in the city of Brampton are utilizing the resources, knowledge, and support that the city provides in order to accelerate their operational growth. In this episode, we are joined by […]
How the CMIT is Helping Local Food Manufacturing
There are so many new technologies and advancements when it comes to the food industry. Sometimes it can be hard for meat processors to keep up. The Centre for Meat Innovation and Technology, or CMIT for short, is a leading research and training facility focused on advancing the meat processing industry in Ontario. The CMIT […]
Butchery as a Career
Butchery as a career is a viable, fulfilling, and opportunistic path to take on. It is filled with a rich culture, gratifying work, and an appreciation of what “Farm to Fork” really means. Our guest today is Troy Spicer from Fanshawe College. Troy is the founder and creator of the first Butchery Techniques Program within […]
How CFIN is Supporting the Food Industry
Innovation has been at the forefront of the food industry for the past decade due to advancements from key organizations. Today, the Farm to Fork Podcast is excited to welcome Joe Lake from CFIN, otherwise known as the Canadian Food Innovation Network. Joe and the CFIN team have developed an eco-system called YODL that allows […]
Financing in the Food Industry
Today, there are more opportunities than ever for food processors to get access to financing. However, this hasn’t always been the case. We are excited to talk to FCC on this topic. They’ve been a pioneer in financing for the food and beverage industry. Our guests today are Darlene and Clinton from FCC. FCC has been […]
The Evolution of ERP Systems in the Food Processing Industry
The ERP industry has evolved rapidly over the past couple of decades. New technology and innovation have made ERP systems more accessible than ever. Have you ever wondered if your food plant operation is ready to take the leap into the ERP world? In this episode, we’ll discuss how a processor can know if their […]
Work Force Issues in the Food Industry
Labour shortage issues have been a global-wide issue that is affecting every single industry. The Food Processing Industry is no stranger to these problems. Companies are pivoting in the face of adversity with employee retention strategies, implementing automation solutions, and other recruitment strategies in order to mitigate the issue. Our guest today is Laurie Nicol […]
Sanitary Weighing for the Food Industry
The food industry provides a challenging and rugged environment for plant floor equipment. Processors need reliable, durable, and resistant weighing systems to operate within this environment. Our guest today is Reggie Mabe from Rice Lake Weighing Systems. Reggie has worked alongside Carlisle Technology for years. He understands the need for designing and manufacturing weighing systems […]
How AI is Improving Food Manufacturing
The term AI has been thrown around over the past couple of decades, but what does it mean for the Food Processing Industry? In this episode of the Farm to Fork Podcast, we’re going to answer that question! Our guest is Ed Goffin from Pleora Technologies. Ed has worked with food processors over the past […]
Industry 4.0 and the Food Industry
What is Industry 4.0? How does it apply to the Food Processing Industry? Industry 4.0 is quickly taking over the food industry. Food processors have more opportunities than ever to automate their manufacturing processes with key new technology. In this episode, we start out by looking at the various industrial revolutions that led where we are now. […]
How to Develop a GFSI Compliant Traceability Program
Are you still using a pen and paper system for traceability? Do you know how to develop a GFSI compliant traceability program? If you’re looking to augment your current traceability program, then we have a great guest for you today. Jeff Chilton from Intertek Alchemy has worked in the food processing industry for over 20 […]
Creating a Food Safety Culture in the Processing Industry
What is a food safety culture? How can a food safety culture help the food manufacturing industry? Having management and executives not only lay out the framework for food safety, but actively reinforce and display it themselves leads to an empowered organization with commitment to upholding food safety. In this episode of the Farm to Fork […]
Turning Data into Profits
Food processors collect data all across their operation, but very few of those processors know how to turn that data into profit. Management needs to have visualized actionable data based on performance in order to drive strategic decision making for the organization. Our guest on this episode is Grant Nichols. Grant is the CEO and […]
People, Process, and Technology – How to Implement an ERP in the Food Industry
An ERP system can take a food processor to the next level, but the implementation of an ERP can be difficult. It often requires change management and the development of new processes. Many companies attempt to adopt an ERP system only to fail during the implementation process. We wanted to get a better understanding of […]
How Honeywell Enhances Food Traceability
Food traceability has been a hot topic over the last decade. With demand for robust food traceability coming from both the government and the consumer, processors have had to take a good look at their existing traceability processes. This has led to a significant increase in processors adopting technology-enabled traceability systems. Over the last 10 […]
Government Funding for the Food Industry
Governments can play a key role in helping processors modernize the plant floor. In our inaugural episode, we dive into the history of government grants for the food industry, how the U.S. and Canada handle grants differently, and best practices around applying for a grant. Our guest for this podcast is Alex Barlow, from Mentor […]