IFTNEXT Food Disruptors

IFTNEXT Food Disruptors


Latest Episodes

Episode 24: Exploring the Gut Microbiome
December 07, 2020

While studies of human gut flora have taken place for decades, scientists have only recently started to dissect the complex relationship between the microbiome, diet, immune functioning, and overall health. As knowledge on the microbiome develops,

Episode 23: Food Safety Experts on Recalls, Coronavirus, Traceability, and more
September 15, 2020

September is National Food Safety Education Month and today, we’re joined by three food safety experts to explore the latest in foodborne illnesses, safety, and prevention. We’ll discuss the implications of food recalls, food safety and coronavirus,

Episode 22: Looking to the Future: Economic Practices, Technology, and Collaboration
May 21, 2020

The world we live in is in flux. On this podcast, we continue our conversation with IFT’s own Maria Velissariou and April Rinne on where they see the world going, particularly as it relates to food, economic practices, emerging technologies,

Episode 21: Sustaining Our Global Food System: Our Role as Global Citizens
May 21, 2020

On this podcast, we discuss global connectedness, including the complexities of both economies and supply chains, as well as what it means to be a global citizen. Joining us in this discussion are Maria Velissariou and April Rinne.

Episode 20: Trends & Consumer Behaviors in the time of COVID-19: Foodservice
May 18, 2020

With the rapid spread of COVID-19, the global food system has been pulled into new and uncertain territory. New recommendations for personal and public safety, the global nature of the pandemic, and resulting shifts in consumer behavior have all contri...

Episode 19: Trends & Consumer Behaviors in the time of COVID-19: Food Retail
May 14, 2020

With the rapid spread of COVID-19, the global food system has been pulled into new and uncertain territory. New recommendations for personal and public safety, the global nature of the pandemic, and resulting shifts in consumer behavior have all contri...

Episode 18: COVID-19: Implications for Food Manufacturing
April 03, 2020

With the rapid spread of COVID-19, the global food system has been pulled into new and uncertain territory. New recommendations for personal and public safety, the global nature of the pandemic, and resulting shifts in consumer behavior have all contri...

Episode 17: Economic Impacts of African Swine Fever in the US
February 12, 2020

African Swine Fever is a hot topic in the food industry. ASF has spread over 50 countries, killing millions of hogs. This has a direct impact on pork prices, animal feed markets, imports/exports, and more. In this podcast,

Episode 16: Food Foundations Part 4 – Rooted in Smallholder Farmer and Nutrition Support: Grameen Foundation
January 07, 2020

‘Food Foundations’ is a play on words that highlights foundations that work on improving global food and agriculture. The focus is on how food science could improve lives by increasing food supplies, extending shelf life,

Episode 15: Beyond Clean Label: A Look at Functional Ingredients and Value-Added Nutrition
November 19, 2019

Clean label has been around for nearly ten years. And while it continues to be broadly discussed within the food industry, today, we’re going to go beyond the ‘marketing-speak’ to explore functional ingredients and value-added nutrition—a trend seeming...