Monthly Archives: April 2025

EP 58: Getting Your Résumé Right, The Sweet Science of Sugar Reduction, IFT’s Advocacy Roundup



Leading food science recruiter Moira McGrath gets real about what it takes to land your dream job. Food scientist Micaela Cox unpacks the science behind sugar reduction, the challenges and potential benefits of sugar alternatives, and what the future holds for food and beverage companies looking to capitalize on the zero-sugar trend. IFT’s Anna Rosales offers an update on her advocacy work in Washington and what she’s seeing and hearing about the GRAS rule, ultra-processed foods, research funding reductions, and more.

Plus: This episode of Omnivore is brought to you by IFT FIRST – Food Improved by Research, Science, and Technology. Join food system professionals at McCormick Place in Chicago, July 13-16, for the industry’s premier event connecting innovation, science, and business. Learn more at iftevent.org.


EP 57: The Hottest Trends in Functional Foods, Upbeat About Upcycling, Welcome Gen Z



Dr. Liz Sloan, who has kept a close eye on functional food and beverage trends for decades, shares her take on what’s ahead for this market in the year ahead. Dr. Lara Ramdin, widely known as the Upcycling Queen, talks to Omnivore about how upcycling not only reduces food waste but also offers a chance to enhance nutrition accessibility, support circular economies, and provide sustainable solutions to food insecurity. Huy Nguyen, chief education and career development advisor at Intelligent.com, discusses what Generation Z brings to the workforce and how mentorship can help build strong bridges between the generations. 

Plus: This episode of Omnivore is brought to you by IFT FIRST–Food Improved by Research, Science, and Technology. Join food system professionals at McCormick Place in Chicago, July 13-16, 2025, for the industry’s premier event connecting innovation, science, and business. Learn more at iftevent.org.