Tag Archives: food safety

EP 52: 2025 Food Industry M&A Forecast, 2025 Food Safety Trends, Securing Research Funding

January 20, 2025Uncategorizedfood safety, mergers and acquisitions, research fundingOmnivore

Get the latest insights from the food science and technology community in the January 2025 episodes of the Omnivore podcast.

Jeff Grogg, a seasoned R&D professional who is founder and managing director of JPG Resources, shares his perspective on the 2025 food industry merger & acquisition market. Dr. Willette Crawford, principal consultant and owner of Katalyst Consulting, provides her forecast on whether the food safety challenges of 2024 will continue to be top problems for the food industry in this New Year, and what advancements in food science are trending to help the food system overcome them. Matthew Moore, an associate professor in the Department of Food Science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, discusses the dire state of agrifood research funding in the United States and tips on how to find and secure funding.

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EP 50: Building Trust in Food Science, Food As Medicine, Food Safety Tech Game-Changers

December 23, 2024Uncategorizedfood as medicine, food safety, food science, science communicationOmnivore

In this “Best of 2024” episode of Omnivore, Food Technology revisits the top food science and thought leader interview segments of the year. Charlie Arnot explains why facts are not enough to build trust in food science. Instacart’s Beatrice Abiero talks about her company’s efforts to turbocharge the food as medicine movement. 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.

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 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 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 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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