Guest:
Shane Lee – Founder of Dharma Food Group | Food Systems Innovator | MAP Packaging Expert
From sweeping peanut shells at LongHorn Steakhouse to managing multimillion-dollar senior meal operations, Shane Lee’s journey into food was anything but planned. In this episode, we dive deep into the industrial side of food—how modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) changes shelf life, how Shane builds medically tailored meals at scale, and why the future of food might look a lot more like the past. We talk regenerative agriculture, packaging tech, food equity, and how to feed people better—with less junk and more intention.
Resources & Mentions:
Dharma Food Group – https://dharmafoodgroup.com
Christian Food Ministry – https://christianfoodministry.com
Ilpra Packaging Equipment – https://www.ilpra.com/en
White Oak Pastures – https://whiteoakpastures.com
Joel Salatin – Polyface Farms – https://www.polyfacefarms.com
NutriCoster Software – https://nutricoster.com
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Personal Background
03:40 Transitioning from Restaurant to Food Industry
07:57 Understanding Food Production and Technology
12:38 Exploring Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) and Vacuum Skin Packaging (VSP)
20:27 The Future of Fresh Food Production
25:21 Sustainable Agriculture Practices
31:33 The Mission Behind Dharma Food Group
35:24 R&D Process for Tailored Meals
43:20 Connecting with the Community and Resources
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