NOT YOUR PARENT'S AI

NOT YOUR PARENT'S AI

Author: www.preparedfoods.com November 5, 2025 Duration: 10:59
Alisia Heath, VP of R&D for The Not Company, Inc. chats about NotCo’s Giuseppe-AI, which the company describes as the ultimate R&D engine.

Ever wonder what's really happening behind the scenes of the food on your grocery store shelves? The Prepared Foods Podcast, from the team at preparedfoods.com, pulls back the curtain on the entire industry. This isn't about recipes or home cooking; it's a direct line to the business and innovation driving what we eat. Each episode digs into the latest news, market shifts, and scientific breakthroughs that shape product development, from sourcing sustainable ingredients to navigating complex regulations and consumer trends. You'll hear candid conversations with R&D specialists, food scientists, brand leaders, and supply chain experts who are actively formulating the future. Tuning into this podcast feels like having a backstage pass to the strategies and challenges defining the prepared foods sector. It's essential listening for anyone working in the field, from executives and entrepreneurs to marketers and technologists, who needs to stay informed. The discussions are grounded, timely, and always focused on the practical realities of bringing food from concept to consumer, offering a unique perspective you won't find anywhere else.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Podcast Episodes
Coloring Between the Lines: Dairy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:30
As new federal rules push food and beverage makers away from artificial dyes, dairy developers are facing one of the toughest reformulation challenges yet. In Part 1 of our three‑part series, food scientist Dr. Abbey Thi…
RTD Coffee, Tea Innovation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:01
Prepared Foods Chief Editor Bob Garrison talks with Imbibe Marketing Director Ana Rodriguez about new tastes and trends in ready-to-drink coffee and tea beverages.
A Cross-Functional Look at Food Industry Trends [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:26
Bob Garrison, chief editor of Prepared Foods, Kelley Rodriguez, editor-in-chief of Refrigerated & Frozen Foods, and Alyse Thompson-Richards, editor-in-chief of FOOD ENGINEERING, combine their unique perspectives and disc…
Egg-celent Byproducts! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:46
Can upcycled egg components contribute calcium, minerals and collagen to other products? Prepared Foods Chief Editor Bob Garrison explores sustainable solution angles with Nate Hedtke, vice president, Innovation & Custom…
Sugar Reduction in Plant-Based Dairy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:33
Sugar reduction is becoming crucial for consumers focused on weight management, while the plant-based food market, especially dairy alternatives, is expected to reach USD 43.6 billion by 2028. However, combining sugar re…
Flavoring Beverages: Trends & Technologies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:17
PF Chief Editor Bob Garrison talks beverage flavoring trends and technologies with Emily Cruz, Manager-R&D, at Talking Rain Beverage Co. This Preston, Wash., business offers a wide variety of beverages under the brands T…
Protein Beverages: Innovation From all Angles [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:05
Protein is one of six ongoing Power Trend topics at Prepared Foods. Chief Editor Bob Garrison explores protein beverage formulation trends with Jason Dompeling, senior manager, product development, at Imbibe. The convers…
Makin' Bakon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:44
Thrilling Foods sets the highest bar for plant-based bacon analogs