IFT Startup Comp Winner, The Rise of Snealing

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Omnivore

Episode Description

Bryant Williams, founder of Nurtured Nuts, discusses how gene-editing technology could transform peanut allergy prevention and expand safe food choices for millions of consumers. Nurtured Nuts is commercializing the world's first allergen-less peanut butter developed using advanced CRISPR technology. AgriNetica is the developer and owner of the technology underlying the hypoallergenic peanuts. Also in this episode, a special segment from IFT FIRST’s Hot Topic Studio on snealing (i.e., blending meals and snacks into mini, functional eating occasions) and how brands are responding to consumer demand with nutrient-dense, portable, satiety-boosting products in traditional daypart categories.

Plus: This episode of Omnivore is brought to you by RTI International, an independent scientific research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Discover more at RTI.org/food-innovation.

Featured Guests

Bryant Williams Nurtured Nuts

Bryant Williams founded Nurtured Nuts Co. to commercialize allergen-less peanut products. Williams’ career before Nurtured Nuts included roles as a team leader at General Mills, a manufacturing engineer with Phelps Pet Products, and R&D manager with KLN Family Brands.
Lara Ramdin drlararamdin․com

Dr. Lara Ramdin is a scientist, product innovator, and climate-focused storyteller working at the intersection of food systems, circularity, and consumer products.
Courtney Hendrickson Bay State Milling

Courtney Hendrickson, business development director at Bay State Milling is a leader with 15+ years of business results uniquely blended in general management, sales, marketing and innovation in food industry within both B2C and B2B channels.
Antonina Guest Ingredion

Antonina Guest is the senior manager of market insights for US, Canada, Latin America, and Global at Ingredion, where she leads data-driven consumer research to guide food and beverage innovation.

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