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Omnivore
EP 76: Deconstructing America’s New Dietary Guidance, Unlocking Sustainable Fat Innovation
Experts unpack the new U.S. Dietary Guidelines and explore how animal-free fats are advancing next-generation plant-based food innovation.
SciDish February 2026: What post-GLP-1 eating means for food innovation
In this SciDish episode, experts explore how GLP-1 use is changing appetite and eating patterns—and what it means for food innovation and nutrition design.
EP 75: GLP-1 Trend Gets Hotter, Rethinking UPF Myths and Mechanisms
Learn how GLP-1 medications are transforming consumer food choices and what the latest science on ultra-processed foods means for CPG innovation.
Omnivore Presents: SciDish | January 2026: Consumer Trends Sparking Food Innovation
Consumer trend trackers Jenny Zegler of Mintel and Michael Howard of Nichefire set the stage for the year ahead, sharing their takes on the trends that will have the greatest impact on product development and food innovation.
EP 74: Riding the AI Wave, Legacy Brands Product Innovation, MAHA at IFT FIRST
Get the latest insights from the food science and technology community in the December 2025 episodes of the Omnivore podcast.
IFT Sci Dish Archive
EP 27: Traceability Bytes: Navigating the Future of Food Safety
Join host Matt Teagarden as he dives into the new FDA rule on food traceability with industry experts. Discover how this rule impacts foodservice and what it means for you.
EP 26: The Recipe for Change: Food Scientists' Role in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
In this episode of Sci Dish, host Matt Teegarden is joined by a team of experts from Ingredion to discuss the critical role of food scientists in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the science of Food Community.
EP 25: The EPA’s Recipe for Food Sustainability
In this episode, we explore the collaborative efforts from the EPA, USDA, and FDA in formulating a national strategy to halve food loss and waste by 2030.
EP 24: The Sweet Side of Toxicology: Exploring the Safety of Artificial Sweeteners
Originally developed to reduce caloric intake, these sugar substitutes have become a hot topic for consumers.