“From Farm to Future: Fixing the Fresh Food Crisis with Special Guest Ozan Ozaskinli of Value Gene”

Season 5 of Let’s Talk Food brings a powerful and eye-opening conversation as Chef April Fontenot sits down with Ozan Ozaskinli, CEO & Co-Founder of Value Gene, a global food consulting business boutique dedicated to solving some of the most pressing challenges within the food industry. With more than 20 years of experience in corporate America and over a decade in food manufacturing, Ozan offers a unique, data-driven perspective on the evolving food landscape.   In this episode, he and Chef April explore the noticeable decline in fresh food sources and unpack the complex factors contributing to this shift—from supply chain disruptions and changing consumer behaviors to global sourcing challenges. Ozan also highlights how Value Gene is working with food manufacturers across the U.S. and internationally to navigate these challenges, optimize operations, and build more resilient, future-ready food systems.     To further dive into this topic, listeners are encouraged to explore Ozan’s insightful article:       “The Future of the U.S. Fruit Market: Consumption Trends, Supply Shifts and Rising Import Dependence”       🔗 https://valuegeneconsulting.com/future-of-fruit/       This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about food, sustainability, and the future of what we eat.       🔗 Connect with Ozan Ozaskinli:       🌐 Website: www.valuegeneconsulting.com     📧 Email: [email protected]       📬 Connect with Chef April     💌 Email: [email protected]         🎧 Follow the Let’s Talk Food Family 🍴     Instagram: @coopiesamericancuisineandseafood     🎥 TikTok: @coopies.american     📺 YouTube: youtube.com/@aprilfontenot9354     🎧 Available wherever you listen to podcasts!     🎙️ Start Your Own Podcast — 30-Day Free Trial Podbean Unlimited Hosting (Promo Code: PodbeancomPBNEW)     👉 https://www.podbean.com/PodbeancomPBNEW       Podbean Unlimited Business Plans: 👉     https://www.podbean.com/pro/PodbeancomPBNEW