Omnivore
Episode 3
2023 Consumer Market Outlook, Food Waste, and the White House Conference on Nutrition and Health
Episode Description
In this episode of Omnivore, Food Technology’s editorial team gets in the New Year’s groove with stories and interviews taken from the January print issue.
Get the scoop on how economic instability and shifting consumer values will impact food and beverage purchase decisions in the year ahead. FT editors discuss how entrepreneurs, progressive retailers, and eco-conscious foodservice operators are teaming up to combat food insecurity and help save the planet by plugging holes in food distribution and retail infrastructures. And, IFT’s Anna Rosales shares her hopes for outcomes from the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health.
Plus: Information on IFT’s just-released Salary Survey resource.
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Featured Guests
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A. Lu Ann Williams
A. Lu Ann Williams is co-founder and global insights director with Innova Market Insights, a global market research firm headquartered in The Netherlands.
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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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Food Waste
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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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