Food safety experts Jennifer McEntire and Tejas Bhatt discuss the FDA’s traceability rule delay, what’s still holding the industry back, and why companies need to act now—not wait. Passionate about reducing food waste, a Texas A&M University graduate student is working to apply a novel technology to help safely improve post-harvest wheat treatment.

Plus: This episode is brought to you by IFT FIRST—the food industry’s can’t-miss event coming to Chicago’s McCormick Place July 13-16. This year, IFT FIRST is exclusively unveiling a groundbreaking AI solution that taps into 85 years of scientific data. It’s not just another tech tool—it’s a virtual co-developer designed WITH food scientists, FOR food scientists. Experience breakthrough technologies, connect with global leaders, and be part of the conversations that matter. Register now at iftevent.org.

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In just the past several months, we’ve seen a sharp uptick in food recalls—affecting everything from leafy greens to frozen meals. And it’s not just one culprit—Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli, and even viruses like norovirus and parasites like cyclospora are in the headlines. Is this a coincidence, or are we facing a deeper shift in our food safety landscape? With fewer federal food inspectors, rising supply chain pressures, and emerging microbial threats, the question isn’t just “what’s happening?”—it’s “what can be done?” In this episode, we’re joined by three leading food safety experts who explore why these recalls are happening, what risks might be looming, and what businesses can do to strengthen resilience—even in a time of regulatory gaps and economic volatility.

Plus: This episode is brought to you by IFT FIRST—the food industry’s can’t-miss event coming to Chicago’s McCormick Place July 13-16. This year, IFT FIRST is exclusively unveiling a groundbreaking AI solution that taps into 85 years of scientific data. It’s not just another tech tool—it’s a virtual co-developer designed WITH food scientists, FOR food scientists. Experience breakthrough technologies, connect with global leaders, and be part of the conversations that matter. Register now at iftevent.org.

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The AI era is unquestionably here, and it’s advancing at lightning speed. In this episode, AI “futurist” and IFT FIRST keynote speaker Steve Brown discusses the unprecedented opportunities that AI offers, its benefits for the global food system, and why it’s important to embrace its new technologies with a mindset of curiosity instead of fear. Nicknamed The Iron Man by the media, University of Toronto professor emeritus Levente Diosady is best known for creating double-fortified salt, or DFS—a simple but powerful innovation designed to fight iron and iodine deficiencies. In this episode, Omnivore talks with Diosady, IFT’s 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award in Honor of Nicolas Appert recipient, about turning an everyday product into a lifesaving tool that now supports the health of millions.

Plus: This episode is brought to you by IFT FIRST—the food industry’s can’t-miss event coming to Chicago’s McCormick Place July 13-16. This year, IFT FIRST is exclusively unveiling a groundbreaking AI solution that taps into 85 years of scientific data. It’s not just another tech tool—it’s a virtual co-developer designed WITH food scientists, FOR food scientists. Experience breakthrough technologies, connect with global leaders, and be part of the conversations that matter. Register now at iftevent.org.

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