Camille Hardy on Building a Tech-Savvy Food Startup from the Ground Up

What does it really take to launch a perishable food brand that refuses to cut corners?   In this episode of The Bites and Bytes Podcast, host Kristin Demoranville talks with Camille Hardy, founder and CEO of Chunky Vegan, about building a baby food company that blends clean ingredients, operational resilience, and cybersecurity from the ground up. Camille brings decades of experience from Disney, NBCUniversal, and Sony Pictures in enterprise IT, but it was a simple trip to the grocery store that lit the fuse.  What started as frustration over toddler food labels evolved into a mission: to build a brand that embodies transparency, safety, and smarter technology across the food supply chain. You’ll hear: • How Camille’s corporate IT background gave her an edge in food startup chaos • The hidden costs (and ethical choices) of making clean food for infants • Why packaging, yes, even the glass, matters more than you think • Where AI is already improving forecasting, planning, and personalization • The role of cybersecurity and data privacy in food startups, even small ones • Real talk on sourcing, compliance, and what the future of nutrition could look like If you work in food, agriculture, supply chain, food safety, or startup innovation, or just care about what we feed the next generation, this episode is a must-listen. Show Notes: BBC article “How humanity has changed the food it eats” --------------- Episode Key Highlights 00:05:44 – Why Camille Started Chunky Vegan 00:14:10 – The Challenges of Producing Fresh Baby Food 00:15:30 – Why They Follow UK Food Standards Over U.S. 00:22:33 – Farm Sourcing, Traceability & Food Safety Practices 00:26:48 – Even Glass Jars Need to Be Tested for Lead 00:30:24 – AI Plans for Ingredient Sourcing & Custom Meals 00:32:29 – Cybersecurity, Privacy & Encrypted Customer Data 00:36:35 – Failover Plans, Cyber Resilience & Small Biz Security 00:38:26 – Future Plans: Senior Nutrition & Store Expansion 00:43:16 – What Needs to Change in Food: Cold Chain Affordability --------------- 🎤 Bites and Bytes Podcast Info: Visit Now:  Explore all our episodes, articles, and more on our official Website.   Shop Now: Show your support with some awesome Bites and Bytes gear! Read Our Blog: Stay updated with the latest insights and stories from the world of cybersecurity in the food industry.   Take the Survey: We value your feedback!  Could you help us make the Podcast even better? Schedule a Call with Kristin: Share Your Thoughts.  Schedule Now TikTok; Instagram; LinkedIn; Substack --------------- 🛡️ About AnzenSage & AnzenOT AnzenSage is a women-owned cybersecurity advisory firm specializing in security resilience for the food, agriculture, zoo, and aquarium industries.  AnzenSage offers practical, strategic guidance to help organizations anticipate risks and build resilience.  Their services include: Security Resilience Advisory Security Resilience Assessments Security Awareness & Training Exercise, Drill & Scenario Workshops Learn more about their offerings at anzensage.com.​ AnzenOT Industrial Cyber Risk — Simple.  Smart.  Swift. AnzenOT is the SaaS risk management platform built to bring clarity and control to Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity.  Designed for critical infrastructure sectors, AnzenOT translates technical risk into clear, actionable insight for decision-makers. Key features include: AI-powered analytics Quantified risk scoring & impact zones Compliance & regulatory alignment ESG integration for sector-specific reporting Explore the platform at anzenot.com For demo requests or inquiries, email [email protected] or [email protected] --------------- 🎤 Book Kristin Demoranville to Speak To invite Kristin to speak at your conference, corporate event, or workshop, visit anzensage.com/speaking and submit a request.

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