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Omnivore Podcast

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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Feb 23, 2026

Deconstructing America’s New Dietary Guidance, Unlocking Sustainable Fat Innovation

Nutrition experts break down the new U.S. Dietary Guidelines and explore how animal-free fats are improving taste and mouthfeel in plant-based foods.

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Feb 16, 2026

What post-GLP-1 eating means for food innovation

Experts explore post-GLP-1 eating patterns and how food companies can redesign products to better support evolving nutrition needs.

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Jan 27, 2026

GLP-1 Trend Gets Hotter, Rethinking UPF Myths and Mechanisms

Learn how GLP-1 medications are transforming consumer food choices and what the latest science on ultra-processed foods means for CPG innovation.

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Jan 19, 2026

Consumer Trends Sparking Food Innovation

Consumer trend trackers Jenny Zegler of Mintel and Michael Howard of Nichefire set the stage for the year ahead, sharing their takes on the trends that will have the greatest impact on product development and food innovation.

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Dec 15, 2025

Riding the AI Wave, Legacy Brands Product Innovation, MAHA at IFT FIRST

Get the latest insights from the food science and technology community in the December 2025 episodes of the Omnivore podcast.

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Dec 08, 2025

Best of SciDish 2025: Food Safety 2025: Insights on Recalls, Risks, and Resilience

Get the latest insights from the food science and technology community in the December 2025 episode of the Omnivore Presents: SciDish podcast.

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Dec 01, 2025

Decoding Consumers’ Food Behaviors, African Food Trend Heats Up, A Food Scientist Processes Nova and UPFs

Consumer and Marketplace Trends, Food Business Trends, Culinary and Ingredient Trends, Food Product Development

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Nov 24, 2025

Trend Talk with Maeve and Mike: Breaking the Trend Cycle, Inside IFT’s New Open-Source Traceability Driver

Get the latest insights from the food science and technology community in the November 2025 episodes of the Omnivore podcast.

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Nov 17, 2025

Hot Takes on Cool Tech Innovations for Food Security

Get the latest insights from the food science and technology community in the November 2025 episode of the Omnivore Presents: SciDish podcast.

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Nov 10, 2025

Understanding the New Mainstream Consumer, Gene Editing Tomorrow’s Crops

Get the latest insights from the food science and technology community in the November 2025 episodes of the Omnivore podcast.

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Oct 27, 2025

Flavor Trends for 2026 and Beyond, Why Biodiversity Matters

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Oct 20, 2025

How to Counter Science Denial

Science communication experts Charlie Arnot and Veronica Jaramillo unpack why misinformation spreads, how it shapes public attitudes, and what the science community can do to push back.

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