The Prepared Foods Podcast

Can upcycled egg components contribute calcium, minerals and collagen to other products? Prepared Foods Chief Editor Bob Garrison explores sustainable solution angles with Nate Hedtke, vice president, Innovation & Customer Engagement for the American Egg Board, and Dan Kurzrock, founder & CEO of Upcycled Foods Inc.

Alisia Heath, VP of R&D for The Not Company, Inc. chats about NotCo’s Giuseppe-AI, which the company describes as the ultimate R&D engine.

Hinnerk presents his insights into the current ingredients and trends—including the global/ethnic flavors and fusions—represented in the vast offerings of today’s hand-held foods and snacks

Sugar reduction is becoming crucial for consumers focused on weight management, while the plant-based food market, especially dairy alternatives, is expected to reach USD 43.6 billion by 2028. However, combining sugar reduction with plant-based dairy poses unique challenges. Prepared Foods reached out to food scientist, author, and industry expert Rachel Zemse, owner of the Food Science and Development Consultancy, a la carte connections. She shared her insight into the best sweeteners to turn to when developing plant-based milk, yogurt, and ice cream. 

PF Chief Editor Bob Garrison talks beverage flavoring trends and technologies with Emily Cruz, Manager-R&D, at Talking Rain Beverage Co. This Preston, Wash., business offers a wide variety of beverages under the brands Talking Rain, Sparkling Ice and now, new Popwell.SPONSORED BY SENSIENT