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That's A Food Job!Author: FoodGrads
No matter what your passion is, there's a career for everyone in foodand we're here to help you find it! On this podcast, we interview professionals across the food processing sector to uncover the stories behind their unique roles Discover what they do, why they do it and how they are shaping the world of food. Whether you're a student figuring out your next steps, a young professional seeking career guidance, or an industry veteran exploring new opportunities, this podcast offers valuable insights to help you navigate your career journey. Join host Veronica Hislop as she speaks with experts from all corners of the food industry. From food scientists to farmers, plant managers to programmers, food safety technicians to skilled trades, supply chain managers to sales, we'll explore a wide range of exciting careers. We're here to celebrate food industry professionals and proudly sayThat's a Food Job! Language: en Genres: Arts, Business, Careers, Food Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Senior Flavourist at Embassey Ingredients, Richelle Yacon
Saturday, 17 October, 2026
Richelle Yacon is a certified Senior Flavorist at Embassy Ingredients, where she builds the flavours found in foods across grocery store shelgfs alongside a team that also develops colours and bakery ingredients. She earned her certification through the seven-year Society of Flavor Chemists apprenticeship, after starting her career in quality assurance. In this conversation, Richelle breaks down what a flavourist actually does day to day, how a cinnamon roll flavour is built from a customer brief, and why she calls the job equal parts art and chemistry. You'll also hear about the process of becoming a Certified Flavour Chemist, why math and fine motor skills matter in the lab, and how starting in quality assurance led her into the flavour lab. --- Shownotes --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 03:40 - What Is Flavour? 05:43 - A Day in the Lab 10:45 - Where Art Meets Science 12:13 - The Seven-Year Apprenticeship 15:17 - Richelle's Career Path 22:28 - Training Your Senses 25:33 - Chemicals and Dosage 27:15 - Why Get Certified? 33:00 - Importance of Learning 37:06 - Skills Needed as a Flavourist 39:30 - Teamwork in Flavor Creation 42:06 - Other Roles in the Lab 44:25 - Advice for Students --- 📙 Career Guides 💭 Career Advice --- CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST 💼 Richelle Yacon LinkedIn 💼 Embassy Ingredients LinkedIn 🌐 Embassy Ingredients Website CONNECT WITH US 📸 Instagram 🎵 TikTok 💼 LinkedIn
