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Episode 45

2025 Flavor Outlook, Built-in Food Safety, Building Trust in Food Science

You’ll get the latest food system knowledge and know-how from a stellar line-up of expert guests in the October episodes of the Omnivore podcast.

Philip Saneski, executive chef at Good Eating Co., discusses some of the flavors making waves in 2025. Consulting food scientist Rick Stier about why food companies must make sure that food safety is built into the process during the product development phase, not only to avoid costly recalls but to ensure safer finished products for consumers. Charlie Arnot explains why facts are not enough to build trust in food science.

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GUESTS

Philip Saneski Philip Saneski, is executive chef at Good Eating Co. Prior to his role there, Philip worked as culinary manager of Farming Hope, product developer at CCD Innovation, and vice president of product at ReGrained. He graduated from Johnson & Wales with a BS in Food & Beverage Entrepreneurship.

Charlie Arnot Charlie Arnot is the CEO of The Center for Food Integrity, a non-profit organization that applies research, strategic insights, and best practices to build consumer trust in the global food system. Prior to his work as a communications consultant, he was an award-winning journalist.

Rick Stier Richard F. Stier is a consulting food scientist with international experience in food safety (HACCP), food plant sanitation, quality systems, process optimization, GMP compliance, and food microbiology. Rick has been instrumental in helping processors develop the quality, food safety, and sanitation systems needed to compete in today’s market and grow their business. An active IFT member for more than 40 years, Rick’s international experience includes completing projects in over 50 countries and working with over 650 food processors around the world.

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In This Article

  1. Food Safety
  2. Flavors
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