Tag Archives: Food

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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EP 35: Global Food System Challenge, Business Skills in Food Science Curricula, Feeding the Food Science Talent Pipeline

May 6, 2024Uncategorizedagriculture, AI, Annual Event, artificial intelligence, business, career trends, careers, conference, consumer trends, culinary, culture, education, Expo, FIRST, flavors, Food, food safety, food science, food scientist, food security, Food Tech, food technology, foodservice, health, IFT, industry, ingredient, innovation, Institute of Food Technologists, nutrition and health, omnivore, product development, regulation, scientist, sensory science, supply chain management, sustainability, Technology, trendsOmnivore

The May episodes of Omnivore feature not-to-be-missed expert commentary on the latest food system innovations, challenges, and cutting-edge science. Katharina Diehl, scaling specialist at HarvestPlus, talks about the impact HarvestPlus’ work has had in Nairobi and what it plans to do with the Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge Grand Prize to scale the impact. Professor Anuradha Prakash talks about how to bring business skills into food science curricula through Chapman University’s dual MS/MBA program. IFT President-Elect Chris Daubert discusses the impact of the looming enrollment cliff on feeding the talent pipeline in the food sciences.

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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EP 34: Food Systems Changemaker, Additive Bans Conundrum, Battling Biofilms

April 22, 2024Uncategorizedagriculture, AI, Annual Event, artificial intelligence, biofilms, business, career trends, conference, consumer trends, culinary, culture, Expo, FIRST, flavors, Food, food additives, food safety, food science, food scientist, food security, Food Tech, food technology, food technology magazine, food waste, foodservice, functional ingredients, nutrition and health, omnivore, product development, regulation, scientist, sensory science, supply chain management, sustainability, Technology, trendsOmnivore

Get the latest expert insights into the world of food science and technology in the April 2024 episodes of the Omnivore podcast, brought to you from Food Technology magazine. Taylor Quinn shares his experiences as he works to end hunger by providing low-cost, nutritious, and culturally relevant food to the lowest-income consumers. IFT’s technical services manager Renee Leber discusses the implications of the recent food additive bans for food manufacturers and product development and reformulation. Consulting food scientist Rick Stier offers practical advice on how to prevent biofilm formation in food processing plants.

Plus: Thank you to this episode’s sponsor, IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo. Accomplish a year’s worth of business, idea generation and career growth in just three days at IFT FIRST, July 14-17 in Chicago. Register today at www.iftevent.org!

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EP 33: Ag Futurist Robert Saik, Vickie Kloeris on NASA, @TheBlackFoodScientist Shares the Science

April 8, 2024Uncategorizedagriculture, AI, Annual Event, artificial intelligence, business, career trends, conference, consumer trends, culinary, culture, Expo, FIRST, flavors, Food, food safety, food science, food scientist, food security, Food Tech, food technology, food waste, foodservice, functional ingredients, health, IFT, ingredient, innovation, Institute of Food Technologists, nutrition and health, omnivore, product development, regulation, scientist, sensory science, space food, supply chain management, sustainability, Technology, The Black Food Scientist, trendsOmnivore

Get the latest expert insights into the world of food science and technology in the April 2024 episodes of the Omnivore podcast, brought to you from Food Technology magazine. 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. IFT Past President Vickie Kloeris talks about her new book, which reflects on her time working at NASA. 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. Plus: Thank you to this episode’s sponsor, IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo. Accomplish a year’s worth of business, idea generation and career growth in just three days at IFT FIRST, July 14-17 in Chicago. Register today to maximize your savings and capitalize on early bird pricing. Visit https://www.iftevent.org today!

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EP 32: Hurdling FSMA 204 Challenges, Tufts Cultured Meat Research, Australia Innovation Hotspot

March 18, 2024Uncategorizedagriculture, AI, Annual Event, artificial intelligence, business, career trends, conference, consumer trends, culinary, culture, Cultured Meat, Expo, FIRST, flavors, Food, food safety, food science, food scientist, food security, Food Tech, food technology, food technology magazine, food waste, foodservice, FSMA 204, functional ingredients, health, IFT, industry, ingredient, innovation, Institute of Food Technologists, nutrition and health, omnivore, product development, regulation, scientist, sensory science, sustainability, Technology, trendsOmnivore

Get fast-tracked into the world of the science of food with the March 2024 episodes of IFT’s Omnivore podcast. Dr. Jacob Bruun-Jensen, strategy principal, consumer industry with Monitor Deloitte, talks about the challenges of achieving compliance with FDA’s Food Traceability Rule. Director of science at Tufts Cellular Agriculture Commercialization Lab and entrepreneur-in-residence Andrew Stout explains his research on growth factors in bovine muscle cells and its impact on the cultured meat industry. Chris Downs, director of the Food and Beverage Accelerator (FaBA) at the University of Queensland, in Australia, shares why Australia is a hot spot of food system innovation in areas including seaweed, precision fermentation, agricultural robotics, and more. Plus: Learn how to empower your business to reduce the negative impact of recalls with IFT’s Enterprise Traceability Education Suite, the new one-stop resource and only education solution designed to quickly help get your entire organization up to speed on key traceability concepts.

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