From Nightlife to Regenerative Fruit: Pitaya Foods and Ozempic Smoothies w/ Chuck Casano (S1 EP07)

Imagine enjoying a bowl of frozen fruits without worrying about your health or weight gain. Sounds amazing, right?

In this episode, host Juliet Hahn sits down with Chuck Casano, founder of Pitaya Foods brand you’ve likely spotted in Whole Foods and other major retailers. Chuck shares his 15-year journey from the New York City nightlife scene to building a regenerative food company with a global mission.

What began with a trip to Nicaragua and a desire to make a difference has grown into a business that supports small farmers and single mothers in parts of the world. Juliet and Chuck explore the world of regenerative agriculture, clarifying how it differs from organic farming. Chuck also explains why frozen fruits and proteins shakes are an excellent choice for those on weight-loss journeys can be, including individuals using Ozempic

Listen in to hear more.  

During this episode, you will learn about:

[00:00] Trailer

[01:44] Chuck’s background

[02:55] Challenges of sourcing exotic fruits

[09:05] Stepping outside the comfort zone

[12:44] Taking risks

[21:29] The stolen Sprinter van

[22:09] Political unrest in Nicaragua

[24:30] Business expansion

[29:21] Fast food trends

[34:17] Where to follow Chuck

Key Takeaways:  

• “The more curious we are, the better we are for ourselves and others.” ~Juliet Hahn [10:14]
• “So many people don’t allow themselves to dream and take risks.” ~Juliet Hahn [10:57]
• “It’s amazing to step out into another culture and see how entrepreneurism is grown.” ~Chuck Casano [12:47]
• “Every country really has its own culture and challenges—some are just harder to work with.” ~Chuck Casano [22:10]
• “Protein is proliferating in every single aisle.” ~Chuck Casano[28:10]
• “Smoothies are a great option for people on Ozempic.”  ~Chuck Casano [28:59]

Keep In Touch with Chuck Casano:

Website: https://www.pitayafoods.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pitayafoods/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckcasano/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pitayafoods
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pitayafoods 

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