How do you go from being a pre-Med student to having the most coveted job at Ben & Jerry’s? Here’s Flavour Guru Chris Rivard’s story.
Chris came to the University of Vermont over 10 years ago with an eye on medicine. “I had a terrible bedside manner, but I loved studying the science of people and nutrition,” Chris remembers. So Chris followed is heart (maybe to the relief of some patients) and dove into the science of how food affects our bodies. He double-majored in food science and dietetics with an emphasis on nutrition. When he wasn’t in the classroom, Chris was falling in love with the landscape of Vermont and the world class opportunities for getting out on his bikes.
So when we were looking for a new Flavour Guru to join our crack team of Foodies, Chris’s rigorous background in nutrition and his love for Vermont made him a perfect fit. That’s just part of the story of what makes a Flavour Guru. Learn more about Chris, the man behind some of your favorite flavours. Check out his video below:
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4 Steps For Making Flawless Ice Cream Pies
Summertime is the perfect time to impress a crowd with a delicious ice cream pie. The best part? They could not be easier to make. And with an almost unlimited number of ways to customize them, you’ll never make the same one twice.
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Here’s Why Ben & Jerry’s Is Taking Direct Climate Action Instead of Going “Carbon Neutral”
The only thing that’s going to mitigate climate change is direct action. Here’s why companies need to focus on cutting their own greenhouse gas emissions instead of making dubious carbon-neutrality claims.
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The World’s Hunger for Chocolate Comes at a Cost
Chocolate is delicious, no doubt, but the global demand for this sweet ingredient is behind massive deforestation in places like Côte d’Ivoire. Here’s what we’re doing about it.
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This Canada Day, Let's Look at the Truth Behind How Canada Became the Country It Is
There’s no pride in genocide. This Canada Day, @benjerrycanada talks about the hard realities of our nation’s history and founding.
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