Food Focus

Publicly listed emails

foodfocus@uoguelph.ca

foodfocusguelph@gmail.com

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When Groceries Get Expensive: Separating Fact from Frustration with David Ortega

August 20, 2026

Mike speaks with leading food economist David Ortega about the causes of food price increases. They also talk about what isn't causing food price increases. This is the first of two conversations with Dr Ortega.

Genetics Can Help Create a Lower-Emission Dairy Cow - Dr Christine Baes

July 31, 2026

We've all heard of the emissions footprint of the dairy industry. What we hear about a lot less is how much the industry is doing to reduce that footprint. Di you know that some cows are genetically predisposed to emit less - significantly less. And genetic progress is cumulative and permanent. In this episode Mike speaks to Dr Christine Baes about her work in the genetics of emissions in diary and where she sees it going.

Are Government Grocery Stores the Solution for Food Affordability?

May 19, 2026

On this episode Mike talks about the what, why, and why not of government owned grocery stores. While the idea may sound appealing, there are real challenges and other approaches are likely better to help consumers deal with high grocery prices.

Forked, presented by REAP/SOW · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

How do I get in touch with Food Focus?

Food Focus is hosted by Mike. Its publicly listed emails are foodfocus@uoguelph.ca and foodfocusguelph@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Food Focus?

The publicly listed emails for Food Focus: foodfocus@uoguelph.ca and foodfocusguelph@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Food Focus have?

Podseeker estimates Food Focus reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Food Focus?

Food Focus typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Economists/professors with expertise on macroeconomic drivers affecting food prices, and food-tech or alternative-protein innovators (e.g., company leadership) with credible commercialization and R&D claims. Common among recent guests: Academic appointment (e.g., university economics professor); Leadership role at a food-tech or alternative-protein company; Developed or commercialized a food technology (e.g., micro-algae production method). Recent guests include Dr Trevor Tombe and Yonatan Golan.

How hard is it to get booked on Food Focus?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Food Focus cover?

Recent episodes cover Food System, Food Policy, Inflation, Alternative Protein, and Economics. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.