In this episode of Omnivore, our hosts interview food science thought leaders appearing in the pages of the September 2023 issue of Food Technology. Jason Richardson, PhD, is global director, quality and food safety, The Coca-Cola Company, talks about his mission to refresh and reframe food safety culture to advance future performance and company growth. … Continue reading EP 20: Coca-Cola’s Jason Richardson, Tasty Science, IFT FIRST Pitch Competition Winner →

In this episode of Omnivore, our hosts interview food science thought leaders appearing in the pages of the September 2023 issue of Food Technology. Josh Tetrick, co-founder and CEO of Eat Just, chats about all things cultivated meat, including the recent milestone sales and the challenges that still lie ahead. Get the scoop on the … Continue reading EP 19: Josh Tetrick on Cultivated Meat, IFT Expo Ingredient Trends, Why Phenology Matters →

In this episode of Omnivore, our hosts interview food science thought leaders appearing in the pages of the August 2023 issue of Food Technology. Consumer trends expert Dr. Liz Sloan delves into the defining characteristics of key market segments ranging from youthful Generation Alpha to aging baby boomers and matures. IFT traceability experts Blake Harris … Continue reading EP 18: Generational Marketing, FDA’s Food Traceability Rule, The ‘Skinny’ on Skinny Butcher →

Dr. Dave Lundahl, CEO of behavioral research firm InsightsNow, talks about the importance of—and challenges related to—sustainable food and beverage product positioning. Dr. Erdogan Ceylan joins us once again, this time to discuss potential food safety risks when formulating plant-based foods. Drs. Job Ubbink and Allen Levine assess the shortcomings (and strengths) of NOVA food … Continue reading EP 17: Sustainable Product Positioning, Plant-Based Product Safety, Where NOVA Goes Awry →

In the July episodes of Omnivore, Food Technology magazine’s award-winning editors bring you into the room with a not-to-be-missed line-up of food scientists and industry thought leaders. Craig Slavtcheff, executive vice president and chief R&D and innovation officer at Campbell Soup, talks about how the 154-year-old company keeps its innovation engine churning using agile design … Continue reading EP 16: Campbell’s Innovation Engine, Fun Snacks for Kids, Upcycled Ingredient Tips →

In the July episodes of Omnivore, Food Technology magazine’s award-winning editors bring you into the room with a not-to-be-missed line-up of food scientists and industry thought leaders. Dr. Abigail Stevenson, chief science officer at Mars, talks about the science that sparks her joy as she leads Mars’ efforts from blue sky to practical application to … Continue reading EP 15: Mars CSO Abigail Stevenson, Inside the Genomics Institute, Eco-Certification Programs →

In the June episodes of Omnivore, Food Technology magazine’s award-winning editors bring you into the room with a not-to-be-missed line-up of food scientists and industry thought leaders. Science communication expert Laura Lindenfeld explains how theatrical improv can help scientists break down barriers and better covey complex ideas. Researchers Anne Plotto and Matthew Mattia describe their … Continue reading EP 14: The Art of Science Communication, Citrus Greening Disease, Organic Acid Redux →

In the June episodes of Omnivore, Food Technology magazine’s award-winning editors bring you into the room with a not-to-be-missed line-up of food scientists and industry thought leaders. Kantha Shelke, principal at Corvus Blue, talks about how supply chain interruptions can open the door to fraudsters and what food companies can do to mitigate and prevent … Continue reading EP 13: Fighting Food Fraud, IFT FIRST Preview, The Accidental Food Scientist →

Listen to the latest stellar line-up of food science-meets-business experts in this episode of Omnivore fresh from the pages of the May 2023 issue of Food Technology magazine. Bright Future Foods cofounders Jennifer McKnight and Mark Izzo offer a candid recounting of what it takes to build a climate-friendly snack brand. Chef Allison Rittman, founder … Continue reading EP 12: Climate-Friendly Snacks, Foodservice Innovation, Global Food System Challenge →

Listen to the latest stellar line-up of food science-meets-business experts in this episode of Omnivore fresh from the pages of the May 2023 issue of Food Technology magazine. Unilever R&D senior scientist Neval Ceyhun shares expert advice on the five elements necessary to develop a clean label strategy for seasonings. From sessions on cultivated meat … Continue reading EP 11: Clean Label Seasonings, the Future of Food at SXSW, Healthy Food Labels →