World Dairy Expo is THE place to be to experience the latest in dairy tech and innovation. But if you couldn’t make it to Madison, WI, this year, we have you covered. Listen in as we discuss the coolest things we saw at WDE and share interviews with some of the show’s most intriguing innovators. Bioret Agri Interview - 12:00First-Defense Interview – 16:13Golden Calf Company Interview – 22:26Merck Animal Health Interview – 28:11Micro Technologies Interview – 32:28Novonesis Interview – 38:...

In the next episode of our Environmental Awareness series, we chat with Steve Rowe, Chairman of the Board at BioFiltro, where they’ve introduced a revolutionary, regenerative wastewater filtration system powered by worms, helping dairies, vineyards and all kinds of other food and ag operations significantly reduce their environmental impact.

In our second Environmental Awareness episode, we talk to Dan Kurzrock, Founder and CEO of Upcycled Foods, Inc., about how they’re helping turn spent grains left over from the beer brewing process into tasty treats you can really eat—a revolutionary idea to take a bite out of food waste and food insecurity. Upcycled Foods, Inc., is a pioneer in rescuing and upcycling nutritious grains desugared naturally in the brewing process. Learn more about their process and growing portfolio of products ...

In the first episode of our special Environmental Awareness Month series we talk to Andrea Vanderhoff, Director of Technology and Sustainability at Qore, about how they’re using corn as a sustainable alternative to petroleum in making all kinds of fabric products, from jackets, jeans and everything in between. Qore is the Joint Venture between Cargill and HELM and the parent company to Quira, a bio-based 1,4-butanediol (BDO) made from renewable feedstocks that reduces CO2 emissions compa...

If you didn’t get a chance to attend the world’s leading food technology conference, we have you covered. In this episode we cover off on the coolest things we saw at the show and share interviews we had with some of food innovation’s most interesting people. 00:00 – Our IFT Highlights26:26 – Interview 1, Corny Red Dye: Meghan Jacobs, Global Marketing Director, Givaudan33:29 – Interview 2, Shroom Boom: Linda May-Zhang, VP Science & Innovation, Blue California41:35 – Interview 3...

In this episode we discuss major supply challenges facing some of our favorite fruits and veggies, the celebrity beverage phenomenon and the curators of the world’s seed vault getting much deserved accolades. Plus, we preview an upcoming special episode on corn cutting into petroleum’s pie. 00:00 – Intro 08:48 – Produce Supply Problems 26:43 – Celebrity Hooch 39:30 – The World’s Seed Vault 47:00 – Corn-Based Fabric Preview

In this episode we look into the rise of secret menus and the fast food influencer, customers fighting back against food prices and farm bill proposal finally hitting the floor. 00:00 – Intro 2:01 – Fast Food Influencers 29:26 – Food Inflation Tipping Point 39:35 – A Farm Bill Proposal

Google is phasing out third-party digital cookies that track user data. So what does that mean for consumers, advertisers and the media professionals charged with reaching audiences? Charleston Orwig Collective Media Director Amanda Janssen-Egan stops by to shed light on what to expect when the cookies finally crumble.

Grilling season is upon us, which means plenty of backyard barbecues. But which brands deliver the most flavor when it comes to some our favorite cookout foods? We conducted a blind taste test among our Charleston Orwig Collective employee-owners so you know what to buy to guarantee your most flavorful festivities.

In our one-year pod-iversary episode, we nibble on Florida’s lab meat ban, leading chicken chains turning to “some antibiotics sometimes” and nutritional updates to the USDA’s WIC package. 00:00 – Celebration!11:02 – Lab Meat Chopped20:18 – Chicken Chains’ New Standards31:06 – WIC updates

In this episode we chat about a proposal for more Climate Smart money, reveal the food trends that Gen Z is biting into, celebrate Earth Month by giving props to some food and ag sustainability leaders and comment on the latest Hellmann’s hijinks. 00:00 – Intro06:30 – Climate Smart Update11:57 – Gen Z Food Trends22:22 – Celebrating Earth Month37:43 – Hellmann’s Clickbait

In this episode we dig into the impact of Ozempic®-like drugs on the food market, interview an expert about a fascinating super-grain, cover off on the latest bird flu threat and dive into the gen-z hydration craze.  00:00 – Intro  9:20 – The Ozempic® Impact  23:18 – Sorghum the Super-grain  42:22 – The Bird Flu  50:20 – The Hydration Craze 

In this episode we talk about the impact of Proposition 12 on the pork industry and consumer market, how the new nostalgia flavor trend takes us back to tastier times, and the movement toward a breakfast-less existence.  00:00 – Intro  05:20 – Proposition 12  17:30 – Nostalgia Flavor Trend  28:33 – Bypassing Breakfast 

C.O.nxt Associate Creative Director Michael Bleach joins Brandon and Rochelle to talk about the best and worst food and beverage commercials in this year’s big game. 

In the first episode of the new year, we talk to David Banks of Bell Flavors and Fragrances about the hottest flavor trends of 2024, discuss ethical standards for social influencers and get fired up animal ag’s place in the climate change debate.  00:00 – Intro  02:18 – 2024 Flavor Trends  46:44 – Influencer Ethics  1:10:16 – Attack on Animal Ag 

In this lighthearted holiday episode, we take a break from some of the more pressing food biz news to prepare for Dry January with facts about the low-to-no beverage trend and taste-testing some of the hottest non-alcoholic products on the shelf.    00:00The fun begins and continues to the end 

In this episode we dig into California’s cancellation of the red Skittle, serve up highlights from our Federal Milk Order conversation with Lucas Sjostrom and banter about the hottest 2023 holiday food trends.  00:00   Intro  02:55   California Ingredient Bans  22:19   Federal Milk Order Convo Highlights  49:05   Holiday Food Trends 

Due to the timeliness of this conversation, we’re not waiting for the full episode to get this content in your ears. Lucas Sjostrom, a managing director of Edge Dairy Cooperative, shares his insight on the Federal Market Order discussions as it relates to milk and other perishable U.S. commodities, while intersecting with the new Farm Bill and potential government shut down. 

In this episode we dish out takes on the struggling U.S. pea protein market, have roundup discussions on the Women in Ag panel and World Dairy Expo, discuss the Halloween sugarflation phenomenon and countdown America’s least favorite candies.  00:00 Intro  04:02 Pea Protein Market at Risk  11:33 World Dairy Expo Recap  28:56 Women in Ag Follow-up  40:48 Halloween Sugarflation 

We’re back with another bonus episode with a super-interesting person doing super-important work. Scott Marshall, Vice President of Development and Communications at Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, joins us to talk about the impact of food insecurity in our own backyards and the amazing work they do to keep food on people’s tables. 

In this episode we serve up the latest update on the Farm Bill, chat about the latest label innovations helping to reduce food waste and talk with Amy Tranzillo about how her company, Agrofresh, is leading the charge to keep fresh produce fresher for longer. And because ‘tis the season, we’ll get into some pumpkin spice fun facts.  00:00 Intro 02:50 Farm Bill Update 09:26 Food Label Innovation 16:52 Amy Tranzillo Interview 36:47 Pumpkin Spice Fun Facts

In this episode we discuss back-to-school food programs in the Farm Bill, have a magical conversation with a food innovation wizard, unpack sustainable food packaging and countdown the top foods that’ll be hardest to find in the rest of 2023. Stick around for our 'a la carte' episode with Chef Mike to hear additional insights into the dynamic food industry. 

In this full interview with Chef Mike Haracz, Corporate Chef and Culinary Development Lead at Foodology by Univar Solutions, Chef Mike unveils his strategies for keeping up with dynamic food trends. From the surge of climate-conscious choices to deciphering consumer desires, Chef Mike shares how he stays ahead in an ever-evolving landscape.

In this episode we share what we learned at the IFT FIRST expo in Chicago and talk about the latest in Climate-Smart hiring, meat labels and a new innovation that’s part soybean, part pig.