Monthly Archives: February 2026

Deconstructing America’s New Dietary Guidance, Unlocking Sustainable Fat Innovation | EP 76

February 23, 2026UncategorizedOmnivore

With an insider’s view of how national guidance gets made, nutrition policy expert Robert Post breaks down the newly released U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, highlighting what’s truly new, what echoes past advice, and why the shifts matter. James Petrie, founder of Nourish Ingredients, explains how his company is creating animal-free fats that will allow product developers to formulate next-generation plant-based foods with better taste and mouthfeel.

Plus: This episode of Omnivore is brought to you by Almond Board of California.

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What post-GLP-1 eating means for food innovation | SciDish February 2026

February 16, 2026UncategorizedConsumer and Marketplace Trends, Obesity and Weight Management, Personalized NutritionOmnivore

As GLP-1 use reshapes appetite, taste perception, and eating patterns, food companies face new challenges—and opportunities—in how they design and deliver nutrition. In this episode of SciDish, experts explore what post-GLP-1 eating really looks like and how food can better support consumers across a changing nutritional journey.

Plus: This episode of Omnivore is brought to you by Almond Board of California.

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