Historically, maple syrup harvesters relied on unreliable natural indicators to avoid producing "buddy" syrup—a late-season syrup with unpleasant taste and smell. Shahad Abdulmawjood of Carleton University speaks with the Nightshift about developing a high-tech solution: easy-to-use testing strips that detect elevated levels of asparagine and methionine amino acids, believed to be the cause of buddy sap, preventing financial losses and wasted resources for harvesters. 🍁

The food professor Sylvain Charlebois joins Shane Hewitt for his weekly chat about all things food and logistics. Today how tariffs are affecting the grocery industry, and what “buying Canadian” is costing consumers.🍇🍈🍌🥗

Historically, maple syrup harvesters relied on unreliable natural indicators to avoid producing "buddy" syrup&mdash;a late-season syrup with unpleasant taste and smell. Shahad Abdulmawjood of Carleton University speaks with the Nightshift about developing a high-tech solution: easy-to-use testing strips that detect elevated levels of asparagine and methionine amino acids, believed to be the cause of buddy sap, preventing financial losses and wasted resources for harvesters. 🍁
The food professor Sylvain Charlebois&nbsp;joins Shane Hewitt for his weekly chat about all things food and logistics. Today how tariffs are affecting the grocery industry, and what &ldquo;buying Canadian&rdquo; is costing consumers.🍇🍈🍌🥗

Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift is your late-night companion for real talk, bold ideas, and unfiltered conversations that matter. Hosted by Canadian radio veteran Shane Hewitt, each episode dives into the headlines, human stories, and hidden truths shaping our world—always with curiosity, compassion, and a sharp edge.

From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane’s signature style—thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.

If you crave meaningful dialogue, smart perspectives, and late-night radio energy in podcast form, subscribe now and join The Nightshift.

Shane Hewitt &amp; The Nightshift is your late-night companion for real talk, bold ideas, and unfiltered conversations that matter. Hosted by Canadian radio veteran Shane Hewitt, each episode dives into the headlines, human stories, and hidden truths shaping our world&mdash;always with curiosity, compassion, and a sharp edge.
From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane&rsquo;s signature style&mdash;thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.
If you crave meaningful dialogue, smart perspectives, and late-night radio energy in podcast form, subscribe now and join The Nightshift.

Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift

Shane Hewitt is known for his engaging and relatable on-air personality, which captivates listeners. His ability to blend insightful commentary with humour and empathy creates a genuine connection with listeners.  Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift provides relatable content, informative discussions and expert insights – along with a balance of anecdotes and entertainment.

Shane Hewitt is known for his engaging and relatable on-air personality, which captivates listeners. His ability to blend insightful commentary with humour and empathy creates a genuine connection with listeners.  Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift provides relatable content, informative discussions and expert insights – along with a balance of anecdotes and entertainment.