EP 49: Ag Futurist Robert Saik, @TheBlackFoodScientist Shares the Science, The Potential of Generative AI

December 9, 2024UncategorizedOmnivore

In this “Best of 2024” episode of Omnivore, Food Technology revisits the top food science and thought leader interviews of the year. Renowned agrologist Robert Saik discusses the ways that science and technology are critical if food production is to meet the needs of a fast-growing global population. Brittany Towers Lewis, aka The Black Food Scientist, talks about how and why she got into making her popular Instagram and TikTok video series, Science in Sixty Seconds. 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 IFT Membership. Connect with our diverse community and discover a world of new opportunities. Explore the benefits of membership at ift.org/membership.

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EP 48: The Ins and Outs of Indoor Agriculture, Food Safety Tech Game-Changers, What’s Trending in Food Regulations and Policy

November 18, 2024Uncategorizedfood legislation, food safety, indoor growingOmnivore

Get the latest insights from the food science and technology community in the November 2024 episodes of the Omnivore podcast. Eddy Badrina, CEO of indoor agriculture company Eden Green Technology, explains how the company’s patented technology works, and why he’s optimistic that it positions Eden Green for success in a challenging field. Process authority Larry Keener talks about three game-changing food safety technologies—UV and other light-based systems, atmospheric cold plasma, and hydroxyl radicals—and how they are helping the food industry beat back foodborne pathogens. IFT’s Anna Rosales offers a status update on state additive bans, dietary guidelines and the long-awaited Farm Bill.

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 47: 2024 Tech Trends Outlook, Foodservice Trends, Explore Ag STEAM Camp

November 4, 2024UncategorizedOmnivore

Get the latest insights from the food science and technology community in the November 2024 episodes of the Omnivore podcast.

Science and technology editor Julie Larson Bricher talks about Food Technology’s 2024 Technology Trends Outlook and where the investments are being made in 2025. Liz Moskow, food futurist and founder of Saase, explores the latest in foodservice trends and their impact on CPG product development. Food scientist and foodpreneur Angela Cauley talks about the success of her organization’s inaugural Explore Ag STEAM Camp, which introduced teens to career pathways in food and agriculture science and resulted in some tasty new takes on cornbread.

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 46: Making Bean Flour More Functional, AI in Product Development, Healthy Indulgences with Cookies

October 21, 2024UncategorizedOmnivore

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.

Iris Joye and Navneet talk about their research at the University of Guelph, where they are working to make bean flour into a more versatile, functional ingredient for formulating gluten-free foods. Rachel Zemser, founder and principal at A La Carte Connections, shares her experiences working with AI to enhance the product development process and its potential impact on the work of food scientists. Shica Little discusses trends in the cookie category and her brand’s plant-based treats.

Plus: Satiate your hunger for knowledge, connection, and career growth with an IFT membership. Discover the benefits and activate yours at IFT.org/membership.

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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.

Plus: Satiate your hunger for knowledge, connection, and career growth with an IFT membership. Discover the benefits and activate yours at IFT.org/membership.

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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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