014: How Entrepreneurs Can Make a Success in the Growing Plant-Based Food Business with Yvette Yi Yuan and Jessica Kwong (New Meat Focus Series)

<p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Plant-based food is not going anywhere, it's only going to grow from here on out.”</span></em> <span style="font-weight: 400;">- Jessica Kwong</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Episode Description:</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Have you ever tasted a beef jerky that isn't made out of beef at all? This week, Justine and Yvette sit with Jessica Kwong, the founder of Jack and Friends, a brand that creates the only plant-based jerky of its kind. As a food scientist, Jessica states the importance of research and development in food innovation and how it can help companies meet the growing demand for plant-based products. She relates the challenges of creating plant-based products that are inclusive and replicates the same food experience as its meat counterpart. They also talk about how entrepreneurs and consumers alike can benefit from healthy competition and collaboration and more recipes you might want to try! If you are into fun+delicious+healthy foods, this episode is for you!</span></p> <p><br /> <br /></p> <p><strong>Connect with Justine: </strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.justinereichman.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Website</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/justinereichman"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Facebook</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/justine_reichman"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Instagram</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinereichman/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">LinkedIn</span></a></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Connect with NextGenChef:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "http://nextgenchef.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Website</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;"> </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/NextGenChef"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Facebo