On this episode, we delve into two new studies on the Carbon Tax, continue talking about Trump v2.0 and agriculture, talk about my visit to Amazon Fresh grocery store in New York, and guest Mitchell Scott, CEO of Cult Food Science, who is building and investing in some of the first companies in the exciting new field of cellular agriculture.
This week on The Food Professor Podcast, presented by Caddle, we dive into a compelling episode featuring Mitchell Scott, CEO of Cult Food Science. Mitchell's company is at the forefront of cellular agriculture, a revolutionary field paving the way for cultivated meat. Cult Food Science is making strides in commercializing lab-grown—though they prefer "cultivated"—meat, positioning itself as a leader in this transformative industry. This episode marks our second live recording this year, conducted in person at the Coffee Association of Canada's annual conference in Markham, Ontario.
We start with current events, discussing the rapid advancements in Trump's political initiatives and their potential impact on the market landscape. We then focus on COP 29 and the paradox of a climate conference in an oil-rich location. Sylvain also shares insights from his latest research on climate policy and economic impact, contributing to the ongoing conversation around sustainability.
Following the news, we thank our presenting sponsor, Caddle, before diving into our interview with Mitchell. Finally, Michael reflects on his recent retail tour in New York City, including stops at the newly revamped Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods locations. Join us for this in-depth episode as we explore the intersections of food, sustainability, and retail innovation.
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About Mitchell
Mitchell Scott has been involved in the plant-based and cultivated food spaces for the past 8 years. He co-founded plant-based butchery The Very Good Butchers and oversaw its journey from a farmer's market stall to the top performing IPO (globally) of 2020, where at its peak, it achieved a market cap of almost $1 billion.
Mitchell was able to successfully raise over $60 million CAD for the company which helped fuel their growth and expansion efforts including impressive triple digit YOY revenue growth for three consecutive years (1M, 3M, 10M). He has a wealth of experience in building and scaling consumer facing brands and brings a growth mindset to everything he does.
Mitchell is currently the CEO of Cult Food Science (CSE:CULT) which is building and investing in some of the first companies in the exciting new field of cellular agriculture.