Preventing Listeria Outbreaks with science and entrepreneurship with Laurent Dallaire, CEO and Co-founder of Innodal

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 Show Notes  Things mentioned in this episode: 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 Innovation 02:01 The Science Behind Innodelle's Antimicrobial Solutions 05:50 Targeting Listeria: A Game Changer in Food Safety 10:10 Bridging the Gap: From Research to Market 15:27 The Entrepreneurial Journey: Starting Innodelle 22:06 The Importance of Marketing in Science 25:29 Building a Team: The Role of Food Scientists 33:19 Current Applications and Future Potential 39:24 Educating the Industry on Food Safety 45:18 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs   COOL THINGS TO CHECK OUT 📖 Explore FoodGrads Career Guides (Ebooks) 📜 Get Career Advice (Blog)   CONNECT 🐦 Connect on Twitter 📸 Connect on Instagram 💼 Connect on LinkedIn 🎵 Connect on TikTok 📹 Subscribe on YouTube   SAY THANKS 💜 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts 🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify