Laurent Dallaire – CEO of Innodal, Revolutionizing Food Safety with Targeted Antimicrobials (#101)

Last Updated on December 4, 2024

Laurent Dallaire is the CEO and co-founder of Innodal, a company dedicated to developing and producing for various sectors and offers innovative solutions to inhibit microbiological pathogens. With a background in biotechnological engineering from the University of Sherbrooke and a master’s degree in food science from Laval University as part of the METABIOLAC industrial chair, Laurent combines technical expertise with entrepreneurial vision. Following his academic journey, he founded Innodal to address food safety challenges with innovative, science-backed solutions. His work focuses on bridging the gap between academic research and practical applications in the food industry, helping manufacturers improve safety, extend shelf life, and reduce recalls.

Episode Takeaways

• Why collaboration between academia and industry fuels practical innovation
• The significance of FDA approval and educating the industry on food safety
• Challenges of transitioning from academia to entrepreneurship
• How new technologies can combat persistent food safety issues
• Insights into balancing research, regulation, and market needs

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This week’s episode is sponsored by:

• CareersNow! is Food and Beverage Ontario’s multi-year workforce development initiative that is connecting students and job seekers with employers in Ontario’s food and beverage processing industry for exciting career opportunities. Check out CareersNow.ca for more information on exciting jobs, career information, industry mentors and training opportunities for professional development.

Timestamps

(00:00) Introduction to Food Safety Innovations

(05:56) Targeted Antimicrobial Technology Explained

(12:04) The Journey from Research to Market

(24:59) The Publish or Perish Mentality

(30:19) Building a Diverse Team

(36:58) Addressing Food Safety Challenges

(45:58) Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs