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Nataly Lopez Baron, Manager of the Guelph Food Innovation Centre (GFIC), Bridging Academia and Industry | That’s a Food Job! Podcast #114

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This week’s episode is sponsored by:

  • University of Guelph’s Food and Agricultural Business Program: Prepare to thrive in Canada’s fast-changing food industry with U of G’s Food and Agricultural Business program. Gain agri-food expertise, business skills, and co-op experience that help you stand out — many students even land jobs before they graduate! 

Chapters

00:00 – Introduction 
00:32 – Meet Nataly Lopez Baron and the Guelph Food Innovation Centre (GFIC)
01:51 – What GFIC does and who it helps
05:22 – Supporting companies and student involvement
08:03 – Nataly’s role and GFIC team overview
10:55 – Example projects and international work
16:01 – Inside the pilot plants and technology
20:49 – Collaboration with clients and successful alumni
25:11 – Managing client expectations and challenges
27:26 – Teamwork and balancing responsibilities
31:37 – Nataly’s career journey and food innovation path
36:40 – Challenges, lessons, and career advice
43:35 – Wrap-up and closing message

Recommended next episode

 #71 – Liana Yee, Junior Product Specialist at Export Packers Company Limited

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