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In this episode of the Food 4 Thought Network podcast, we sit down with Michael Fox, the visionary co-founder of Fable, to explore the fascinating world of mushrooms. Michael shares the journey behind Fable Foods, the science and sustainability driving their mushroom-based products, and the current landscape of the alternative meat industry. Tune in if you want to learn about: The magical power of mushrooms How they secured Zac Efron for their TV show and the impact of Netflix Candid insights on the state of the alt-meat industry Why they chose mushrooms as the star ingredient We hope the episode leaves you with some "Food 4 Thought."

Many plant-based food brands are eager to develop an effective food strategy, with getting into Sodexo and on to U.S. campuses being the pinnacle of that strategy. But are they ready? Are they prepared? What does campus dining look like in 2024? What assumptions do brands get wrong? We unpack that problem with Rob Morasco, the VP of Innovation at Sodexo Campus. We hope the episode leaves you with some "Food 4 Thought."

Graciela Chadwick - A COO's Journey... What are the challenges of a rotating menu at Crumbl? How does Crumbl stay ahead through innovation? What is next for Crumbl? In this episode, Graciela Chadwick, COO of Crumbl Cookies, talks about how the similarities of leading at Chick-fil-A and Crumbl might look very different from the outside, but once you start to break it down, they are very similar. We hope this episode leaves you with some "Food 4 Thought."

The Future of Food.... Will we be taken over by robots? What are the pros and cons of having Kevin Hart as a partner with over 200 million followers on social media to launch a QSR chain? In this conversation, Andy Hooper the Founder and CEO of Hart House talks about the rise of creator driven brands in the food industry and the future of plant. We hope the episode leaves with you some "Food 4 Thought'