The Ins and Outs of Indoor Agriculture, Food Safety Tech Game-Changers, What’s Trending in Food Regulations and Policy

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Episode Description

Get the latest insights from the food science and technology community in the November 2024 episodes of the Omnivore podcast.

Eddy Badrina, CEO of indoor agriculture company Eden Green Technology, explains how the company’s patented technology works, and why he’s optimistic that it positions Eden Green for success in a challenging field. Process authority Larry Keener talks about three game-changing food safety technologies—UV and other light-based systems, atmospheric cold plasma, and hydroxyl radicals—and how they are helping the food industry beat back foodborne pathogens. IFT’s Anna Rosales offers a status update on state additive bans, dietary guidelines and the long-awaited Farm Bill.

Plus: This episode of Omnivore is brought to you by Almond Board of California. Almonds offer endless possibilities for innovation. Visit Almonds.com/Trends to learn more.

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Featured Guests

Eddy Badrina CEO

Eddy Badrina is CEO of Eden Green Technology, a vertical farming technology company. He was cofounder of BuzzShift, a digital strategy agency, and held positions at two successful startups. Badrina has a bachelor’s and a master’s degree from Texas A&M University.
Larry Keener Member

Larry Keener, CFS, is an IFT Fellow and president of International Product Safety Consultants, Inc., Seattle, Washington
Anna Rosales Vice President of Science and Policy

Anna Rosales, RD, is vice president of science and policy at the Institute of Food Technologists (arosales@ift.org).

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