Mike Fata: Creating Big Impact with Small Changes

Can simple changes make a big difference in diet and health—not just on an individual level, but across the food industry? Mike Fata is living proof that it's possible. Mike has dedicated over 25 years studying and practicing natural health, starting in 1995 when he made the life changing decision to lose over 100lbs. In 1998, he founded Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods and spend the next 18 years growing the company, finally selling it to Tilray for $419 million in 2016. In this episode, we dig into: How Mike's own health journey sparked the founding of Manitoba Harvest The history and growth of Manitoba Harvest Mike's involvement in other plant-based and functional food companies Hemp's health and environmental benefits Hemp's unique—and sometimes tumultuous—history Using science-backed education to overcome barriers of misinformation The importance of choosing fresh, organically grown foods over ultra-processed products The trend toward brands showing more personality and realism in marketing How individual companies can spark widespread positive change in the food system and consumer health Want more plant-based nerdity right in your inbox?

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Mike Fata: Creating Big Impact with Small Changes is an episode from The Modern Health Nerd Podcast by Theresa Houghton.

This episode is 00:34:58 long.

This episode was published on Jul 28, 2021.

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