IFT 2024 Round-Up

IFT 2024 Round-Up

Author: www.preparedfoods.com August 26, 2024 Duration: 12:08
The Institute of Food Technologists’ IFT FIRST 2024 conference and expo was one of the organization’s best shows ever. Immunity and Dairy Fermentation scientist Dr. Dana McCurdy shares with the Prepared Foods’ audience highlights of the show.

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Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Podcast Episodes
An Expert’s Insight into the Hot and Spicy Food Trend [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:13
There’s no putting out the fire on the hot and spicy food trend. Prepared Foods' Executive Editor–Technical David Feder interviews Frito Lay Co.’s Sr. Executive research chef Jody Denton for some inside expert insight in…
Formulating with Plant Proteins [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:28
Prepared Foods discusses plant protein ingredients and formulation strategies with Charlie Baggs, president, founder and executive chef at Charlie Baggs Culinary Innovations, Chicago.
Eye on Natural Products Expo West 2024 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:49
In this episode of Reasoned Opinion, Executive Editor–Technical David Feder’s editorial series on trends in the food beverage, nutrition, and ingredient industries, he presents the more interesting ingredients, foods, an…
Show & Tell: Key Trends, Takeaways from NatExpo West [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:20
Prepared Foods Editor Bob Garrison recaps Natural Products Expo West trends, tastes and technologies with Carolina Sasson, Chief Operating Officer at Mission Field. Mission Field, Denver, is a global consultant specializ…
New Ways Consumers Are Finding to Enjoy Cheese [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:49
Earlier this year, the Oregon cheesemakers at Tillamook released a comprehensive trend report on new ways consumers are finding to enjoy cheese. Two intriguing pairings revealed by the report included matching artisanal…
Advances in Cell-Based Meat Production [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:24
Cell-based meat—real meat created without involving the animal—is closer to reality than you think. A food technology company in Israel, Ever After Foods, Ltd., has passed the tipping point in overcoming the barrier of s…
Food & Beverage Innovation with Illuminate Growth Partners [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:07
Prepared Foods Chief Editor Bob Garrison talks food and beverage innovation strategy, topics and trends with Mario DiFalco and Kim Lopez-Walters, co-founders of Illuminate Growth Partners in the San Francisco Bay area.
Adventures in Healthy Snacking [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:06
Prepared Foods talks clean label snack trends and technology with Simon Sacal, CEO of Solely Inc. Since 2018-2019, this La Jolla, Calif., company has converted upcycled fruits and vegetables into a growing line of snacks…
The Shape of Pasta [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:04
Prepared Foods chats with Fred Scarpulla, Chief Culinary Officer for Amy’s Kitchen, Inc., makers of healthful, organic prepared foods that include pastas in all shapes and formats.