EP 45: 2025 Flavor Outlook, Built-in Food Safety, Building Trust in Food Science

October 7, 2024Uncategorizedflavors, food safety, science communicationOmnivore

You’ll get the latest food system knowledge and know-how from a stellar line-up of expert guests in the October episodes of the Omnivore podcast.

Philip Saneski, executive chef at Good Eating Co., discusses some of the flavors making waves in 2025. Consulting food scientist Rick Stier about why food companies must make sure that food safety is built into the process during the product development phase, not only to avoid costly recalls but to ensure safer finished products for consumers. Charlie Arnot explains why facts are not enough to build trust in food science.

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EP 44: Supply Chain Resiliency at IFT FIRST, Battling Food Waste Via Upcycling, A Tasty Tour of IFT FIRST Expo

September 23, 2024UncategorizedIFT FIRST 2024, supply chain resiliency, upcyclingOmnivore

Fall into the intersection of science-meets-business in the September episodes of the Omnivore podcast. In an excerpt from a session that took place on the Business FIRST stage this past July during IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo, Food Technology’s Kelly Hensel talks to a panel of industry experts about how to future-proof supply chains against climate change. The experts include Kenzie Bear, Conagra’s senior sustainability specialist, Kimberly Morgan, extension economist and associate professor in the Department of Food and Resource Economics at University of Florida, Kamesh Ellajosyula, chief innovation and quality officer at ofi – olam food ingredients, and Jaime Reeves, EVP, product development & commercialization at Mattson. Food Technology editors Emily Little and Julie Larson Bricher talk about the world of innovative solutions discovered at the IFT FIRST Expo in July. Upcycled foods pioneer Daniel Kurzrock shares his passion for the movement with Food Technology’s Mary Ellen Kuhn.

Plus: This episode of Omnivore is brought to you by Kalsec. Visit Kalsec.com to uncover new ways to create clean products that look better, taste better, and last longer…naturally, with Kalsec.

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EP 43: Insect-Inspired Tech, Mediterranean Diet Under Threat, Frank Yiannas on Traceability

September 9, 2024Uncategorizedinsects, startups, traceabilityOmnivore

Fall into the intersection of science-meets-business in the September episodes of the Omnivore podcast.

Jonathan Good talks about Scentian Bio, a New Zealand-based startup and winner of the 2024 pitch competition at IFT FIRST. Arlin Wasserman dissects the threat of climate change to the Mediterranean diet and suggests a harbinger of problems to come. Frank Yiannas gives his take on the Food Traceability Enhancement Act, which would delay or even gut the Food Traceability Rule, set to be implemented in January 2026. Plus: This episode of Omnivore is brought to you by Kalsec. Visit Kalsec.com to uncover new ways to create clean products that look better, taste better, and last longer…naturally, with Kalsec.

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EP 42: Inside Food Safety Risk, The Ultra-Processed Foods Debate, Soli Organic’s Take on Traceability

August 19, 2024Uncategorizedfood traceability, risk management, ultra-processedOmnivore

The August episodes of the Omnivore podcast are jam-packed with trending topics and dynamic insights into the world of food science and technology.

Steve Havlik explains the ways in which the European and U.S. perspectives on food safety differ and how that affects product development. Mario Estevez Garcia previews the special edition of the Journal of Food Science on ultra-processed foods. Margaret Dominguez, vice president, food safety and compliance at Soli Organic, talks tips about choosing tech-enabled traceability systems that fit into the business’ food safety and digital transformation initiatives. Plus: This episode of Omnivore is brought to you by Kalsec. Visit Kalsec.com to uncover new ways to create clean products that look better, taste better, and last longer…naturally, with Kalsec.

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EP 41: Why Cultivated Meat Bans Are a Bad Idea, The Potential of Generative AI

August 5, 2024Uncategorizedagriculture, AI, Amazon, cultivated meat, Food, food safety, food science, food technology, product developmentOmnivore

The August episodes of the Omnivore podcast are jam-packed with trending topics and dynamic insights into the world of food science and technology. Paul Shapiro offers his take on creating a humane, sustainable protein supply and why he thinks cultivated meat bans are innovation killers. Amazon’s Justin Honaman discusses the potential impact of generative AI, the challenges in adoption, and use cases for the industry. Plus: This episode of Omnivore is brought to you by Kalsec. Visit Kalsec.com to uncover new ways to create clean products that look better, taste better, and last longer…naturally, with Kalsec.

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EP 40: DIY Food Manufacturing, Responding to Market Disruption, Unlocking Formulation Secrets

July 22, 2024Uncategorizedagriculture, AI, artificial intelligence, business, career trends, consumer trends, culinary, culture, FIRST, Food, food safety, Food Tech, food technology, IFT, innovation, Institute of Food Technologists, sustainability, TechnologyOmnivore

Learn from the brightest minds in food science in the July episodes of the Omnivore podcast. Julie Smolyansky, CEO and president of Lifeway Foods, talks about her decision to keep manufacturing in house after her father, a mechanical engineer, started the company in 1986. Rob Dongoski, global lead for food and agriculture at Kearney, shares his thoughts on how food companies should be responding to the impact of inflation and other market-disrupting challenges. Sargento Foods’ Dr. Karthik Sajith Babu and Kartik Shah return to the Omnivore podcast to talk about how to unlock the keys to successful new product formulations. Plus: This episode of Omnivore is brought to you by Almond Board of California. Almonds offer endless possibilities for innovation. Visit Almonds.com/Trends to learn more.

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EP 39: Career Insights from a Recruiter, Coffee Origin Myths, The Future of Food Technology

July 8, 2024Uncategorizedagriculture, AI, artificial intelligence, business, career trends, consumer trends, culinary, culture, Food, food safety, food science, food scientist, food security, Food Tech, food technology, food technology magazine, food waste, health, IFT, Institute of Food Technologists, nutrition and health, podcast, product development, regulation, scientist, sensory science, supply chain management, sustainability, TechnologyOmnivore

Learn from the brightest minds in food science in the July episode of the Omnivore podcast. Recruiter Moira McGrath shares her take on science of food career opportunities, culture fit, and the perils of job hopping. Christina Birke Rune discusses her work dispelling a myth about coffee’s acidity and its origins. Futurist Tony Hunter explores the accelerating convergence of food and technology.

Plus: This episode of Omnivore is brought to you by Almond Board of California. Almonds offer endless possibilities for innovation. Visit Almonds.com/Trends to learn more.

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EP 38: Food as a Healing Agent for Change, Food As Medicine, IFT FIRST Preview

June 17, 2024UncategorizedAI, business, career trends, conference, consumer trends, culinary, FIRST, Food, food safety, food science, food scientist, food security, Food Tech, food technology, food technology magazine, food waste, foodservice, health, IFT, industry, innovation, Institute of Food Technologists, nutrition and health, product development, scientist, supply chain management, sustainability, Technology, trendsOmnivore

Learn from the brightest minds in food science and technology in the June 2024 episode of the Omnivore podcast. Tambra Raye Stevenson shares her thoughts on the role women can play in promoting health and why we need a food bill of rights. Instacart’s Beatrice Abiero talks about her company’s efforts to turbocharge the food as medicine movement. Jacqueline Beckley talks about what attendees can expect at this year’s IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo, July 14-17, 2024. Plus: This episode of Omnivore is brought to you by Almond Board of California. Almonds offer endless possibilities for innovation. Visit Almonds.com/Trends to learn more.

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EP 37: The Future of Product Innovation, Kelp in the Culinary Landscape, The Wonderful World of Fermentation

June 3, 2024Uncategorizedagriculture, career trends, culinary, culture, Food, food safety, food science, food scientist, food security, Food Tech, food technology, food technology magazine, food waste, ingredient, innovation, Institute of Food Technologists, podcast, product development, scientistOmnivore

Learn from the brightest minds in food science and technology in the June 2024 episodes of the Omnivore podcast. Jeff Grogg, managing director of JPG Resources, shares what he sees as a necessary reset to new product innovation and which categories are ripe for disruption. Chef Matt Haight of Atlantic Sea Farms talks about the nutritional benefits of kelp and how he is working this ingredient into his recipes. Former IFT President Dr. Cindy Stewart says we can positively impact the future of the global food supply by further leveraging traditional fermentation processes. Plus: This episode of Omnivore is brought to you by Almond Board of California. Almonds offer endless possibilities for innovation. Visit Almonds.com/Trends to learn more.

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EP 36: Exploring ‘Nutrition’s Dark Matter,’ EPR Packaging Hits the U.S., Naandi Foundation on GFSC

May 20, 2024Uncategorizedagriculture, Food, food science, food scientist, Food Tech, food technology, innovation, Institute of Food Technologists, nutrition and health, omnivore, podcast, sustainabilityOmnivore

The May episodes of Omnivore feature not-to-be-missed expert commentary on the latest food system innovations, challenges, and cutting-edge science. Biotech entrepreneur Sofia Elizondo discusses the untapped power and potential of bioactive compounds, which she describes as “the dark matter of nutrition.” Packaging expert Claire Koelsch Sand provides insight into Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging, an environmental policy approach gaining traction in the U.S., and ways that brands can best prepare for implementing these food- and packaging waste reduction programs. Rohini Mukherjee talks about the Naandi Foundation and how they are planning to use their grand prize winnings from the Seeding the Future Global Food System Challenge.

Plus: This episode of Omnivore is brought to you by IFT’s Career Center. Whether you are looking for a new career opportunity or new talent for your team, IFT’s Career Center is the premier destination to help you find or fill a position in the science of food. Visit ift.org/careercenter to learn more.

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