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Episode 20

Coca-Cola's Jason Richardson, Tasty Science, IFT FIRST Pitch Competition Winner

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In this episode of Omnivore, our hosts interview food science thought leaders appearing in the pages of the September 2023 issue of Food Technology.

Jason Richardson, PhD, is global director, quality and food safety, The Coca-Cola Company, talks about his mission to refresh and reframe food safety culture to advance future performance and company growth. Cornell University Associate Professor Dr. Robin Dando offers insights into his research into the science of taste, including a discussion of the impact of taste on metabolism. Paola Delgado, chief operating officer at Helaina and winner of the 2023 IFT FIRST Pitch Competition, discusses the company’s use of precision fermentation.

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  • Jason Richardson

    Jason Richardson

    Jason Richardson, PhD, is global director, quality and food safety, The Coca-Cola Company, where he leads multiple initiatives that leverage the company’s longstanding legacy of quality with a food safety culture future-forward refresh to create and capture value across the enterprise.
  • Robin Dando

    Robin Dando

    Robin Dando is an associate professor in the Department of Food Science at Cornell University and head of the Dando Taste Physiology Lab there.
  • Paola Delgado

    Paola Delgado

    Paola Delgado is the chief operating officer at Helaina.

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IFT’s Omnivore and Omnivore Presents: SciDish podcasts spark lively, thought-provoking conversations with the science, business, and regulatory leaders shaping the future of food. Each episode delivers sharp analysis, practical insights, and bold ideas designed to challenge assumptions, ignite innovation, and energize your work across the global food system.

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