Ivan Sultan | #104

Ivan Sultan | #104

Author: Real Food Real People August 3, 2022 Duration: 1:04:11

Ever heard of black garlic? Food entrepreneur Ivan Sultan has all the details on it, as well as the unique Columbia Bar energy bars he's created. He shares deep insights from a lifelong journey that's taken him to nearly every corner of the food system.

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