EPISODE 01: What do you really need to do in order to be called a true innovator in the pet food world?

In Episode 1 of the Trending: Pet Food podcast, Marcel Blok, CEO of Change Stranamics and long-time industry veteran, discusses the idea of true innovation in the pet industry.

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Lindsay Beaton
March 1, 2022
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In our inaugural episode we speak with Marcel Blok, CEO of Change Stranamics, and cover a lot of ground regarding innovation. What is it, really? Is there any TRUE innovation happening in the pet food industry? How can you build a team dedicated to innovation? Listen in to find out!

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