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Omnivore

Food Technology Magazine

Advances in food science and technology are key to solving one of the world’s greatest modern challenges: How to sustainably and safely feed and nourish a global population expected to reach 9 billion by 2050. Join the award-winning editors of Food Technology, the flagship magazine of the Institute of Food Technologists, every other Monday for Omnivore, the podcast that amplifies the voices of the international food science and technology community working to feed the world. Curated from the pages

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EP 61: Riding the AI Wave, The Iron Man Speaks

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2025/06/09

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. … Continue reading EP 61: Riding the AI Wave, The Iron Man Speaks →

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39:05

EP 60: African Food Trend Heats Up, Cornell...

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2025/05/19

In this episode, we chat with ‘Yemisi Awosan, founder and CEO of Egunsi Foods, a Harlem, New York-based food company focused on producing ready-to-eat African food derived from classic West African dishes, to find out more about this flavorful and trending cuisine. Cornell University researchers Aamir Iqbal and Jessica Uhrin take listeners through the product … Continue reading EP 60: African Food Trend Heats Up, Cornell Scientists Serve Up Food Solutions, Hitting the Sweet Spot

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Omnivore Presents: SciDish | May 2025

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2025/05/12

MAY 2025: Insider Tips on Launching Your Food Science Career Get the latest insights from the food science and technology community in the Omnivore Presents: SciDish podcast. In this episode, executive search expert Moira McGrath, HP Hood senior manager of R&D engineering Dr. Karunanithy Chinnadurai, and Land O’Lakes quality assurance manager Srinivasarao Bandla share practical … Continue reading Omnivore Presents: SciDish | May 2025 →

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34:08

EP 59: Building a Better Food Ecosystem, Inside...

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2025/05/05

Global nutrition and food systems leader Alyson Greenhalgh-Ball shares her passion for creating a healthy food ecosystem that connects the dots between the health of people and the health of the planet. Consulting food scientist Rick Stier explains the historical significance and the science behind aseptically processed foods, beverages, equipment, and packaging—and why this processing … Continue reading EP 59: Building a Better Food Ecosystem, Inside Aseptic Processing, GRAS

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37:58

EP 58: Getting Your Résumé Right, The Sweet Science...

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2025/04/21

Leading food science recruiter Moira McGrath gets real about what it takes to land your dream job. Food scientist Micaela Cox unpacks the science behind sugar reduction, the challenges and potential benefits of sugar alternatives, and what the future holds for food and beverage companies looking to capitalize on the zero-sugar trend. IFT’s Anna Rosales … Continue reading EP 58: Getting Your Résumé Right, The Sweet Science of Sugar Reduction, IFT’s Advocacy Roundup →

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41:37

EP 57: The Hottest Trends in Functional Foods, Upbeat...

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2025/04/07

Dr. Liz Sloan, who has kept a close eye on functional food and beverage trends for decades, shares her take on what’s ahead for this market in the year ahead. Dr. Lara Ramdin, widely known as the Upcycling Queen, talks to Omnivore about how upcycling not only reduces food waste but also offers a chance … Continue reading EP 57: The Hottest Trends in Functional Foods, Upbeat About Upcycling, Welcome Gen Z →

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36:49

EP 56: Sensory Science in Africa, Preventing Food...

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2025/03/17

Award-winning sensory scientist Henriette de Kock discusses her efforts to adapt sensory science practices to effectively address the food preferences and cultural traditions of African consumers. Michigan State University’s Dr. John Spink, the world’s leading expert on food fraud prevention, sheds some light on why food fraud remains a significant but unseen problem and suggests … Continue reading EP 56: Sensory Science in Africa, Preventing Food Fraud, GLP-1 Skepticism →

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38:05

EP 55: Rethinking Approaches to Obesity, Precision...

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2025/03/03

Obesity policy expert Ted Kyle shares his thoughts on how the food industry should respond to consumers’ need for more healthful food options, and why he’s not a fan of the food as medicine concept. Process engineer Shalima Sreenath, whose previous work with Beyond Meat focused on scaling up transformative alt-meat technologies, shares the exciting … Continue reading EP 55: Rethinking Approaches to Obesity, Precision Fermentation Takes Off, GLP-1 Drugs: A Boon for Product

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33:57

EP 54: Honey’s Aroma and Sweetness, Can We Refine the...

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2025/02/17

Food Technology’s deputy managing editor Kelly Hensel spoke with assistant professor and lead researcher Emily Mayhew about the mechanics of honey’s sweetness, how aroma impacts perceived sweetness, and what product developers can take away from the research. Food Technology’s Julie Larson Bricher talks with Dr. Susanne Bügel about leading a unique two-year international consensus-building project … Continue reading EP 54: Honey’s Aroma and Sweetness, Can We Refine the Definition

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37:04

EP 53: A Food Scientist Processes Nova and UPFs,...

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2025/02/03

Food scientist Matt Teegarden offers a thoughtful take on the high-profile food classification system Nova and its characterization of ultra-processed foods. IFT’s Renee Leber delves into food color additive bans, why color reformulations can be challenging, and what manufacturers need to keep top of mind when adjusting colors in various applications. Dr. Joanne Slavin, a … Continue reading EP 53: A Food Scientist Processes Nova and UPFs, Red-Hot Food Dye Substitutes, What’s Next

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33:04

EP 52: 2025 Food Industry M&A Forecast, 2025 Food...

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2025/01/20

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

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39:26

EP 51: Talking Trends With Mintel’s Jenny Zegler,...

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2025/01/06

Jenny Zegler, director, Mintel Food & Drink, shares insights from the research firm’s 2025 consumer trends forecast. Hilary Thesmar, chief science officer and senior vice president of food safety at FMI, The Food Industry Association, discusses the challenges to implement the FDA Traceability Final Rule. Circana’s Sally Lyons Wyatt explains why legacy food and beverage … Continue reading EP 51: Talking Trends With Mintel’s Jenny Zegler, Traceability Rule Challenges, Legacy Brands

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35:36

EP 50: Building Trust in Food Science, Food As...

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2024/12/23

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

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EP 49: Ag Futurist Robert Saik,...

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2024/12/09

In this “Best of 2024” episode of Omnivore, Food Technology revisits the top food science and thought leader interviews of the year. 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. Brittany Towers Lewis, aka The Black Food … Continue reading EP 49: Ag Futurist Robert Saik, @TheBlackFoodScientist Shares the Science, The Potential of Generative AI →

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37:16

EP 48: The Ins and Outs of Indoor Agriculture, Food...

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2024/11/18

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 … Continue reading EP 48: The Ins and Outs of Indoor Agriculture, Food Safety Tech Game-Changers, What’s Trending in Food

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EP 47: 2024 Tech Trends Outlook, Foodservice Trends,...

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2024/11/04

Get the latest insights from the food science and technology community in the November 2024 episodes of the Omnivore podcast. Science and technology editor Julie Larson Bricher talks about Food Technology’s 2024 Technology Trends Outlook and where the investments are being made in 2025. Liz Moskow, food futurist and founder of Saase, explores the latest … Continue reading EP 47: 2024 Tech Trends Outlook, Foodservice Trends, Explore Ag STEAM Camp →

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32:39

EP 46: Making Bean Flour More Functional, AI in...

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2024/10/21

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. Iris Joye and Navneet talk about their research at the University of Guelph, where they are working to make bean flour into a more versatile, functional ingredient for formulating gluten-free foods. … Continue reading EP 46: Making Bean Flour More Functional, AI in Product Development, Healthy Indulgences with Cookies →

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33:55

EP 45: 2025 Flavor Outlook, Built-in Food Safety,...

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2024/10/07

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 … Continue reading EP 45: 2025 Flavor Outlook, Built-in Food Safety, Building Trust in Food Science →

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39:56

EP 44: Supply Chain Resiliency at IFT FIRST, Battling...

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2024/09/23

Fall into the intersection of science-meets-business in the September episodes of the Omnivore podcast. In an excerpt from a session that took place on the Business FIRST stage this past July during IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo, Food Technology’s Kelly Hensel talks to a panel of industry experts about how to future-proof supply chains … Continue reading EP 44: Supply Chain Resiliency at IFT FIRST, Battling Food Waste Via Upcycling, A Tasty Tour of IFT FIRST Expo →

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EP 43: Insect-Inspired Tech, Mediterranean Diet Under...

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2024/09/09

Fall into the intersection of science-meets-business in the September episodes of the Omnivore podcast. Jonathan Good talks about Scentian Bio, a New Zealand-based startup and winner of the 2024 pitch competition at IFT FIRST. Arlin Wasserman dissects the threat of climate change to the Mediterranean diet and suggests a harbinger of problems to come. Frank … Continue reading EP 43: Insect-Inspired Tech, Mediterranean Diet Under Threat, Frank Yiannas on Traceability →

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