Omnivore

Omnivore

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 of Food Technology, each episode serves up a series of solutions-oriented content and expert viewpoints on the food industry’s most top-of-mind issues, fortified by sound, science-based analysis. Featuring lively discussion and interviews with leading food scientists and researchers, product innovators, policy makers and thought leaders from across the world of food, you’ll find the Omnivore podcast an audio smorgasbord where the business and science of food intersect.

Episodes

April 21, 2025 37 mins
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: Get...
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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 U...
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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 Read more
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: Rethink...
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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 readi...
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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 Read more
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: 20...
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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 Read more
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: Build...
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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 Ro...
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