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Food for Thought Podcast

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Food For Thought
How companies can use the leadership abilities within every employee to drive company culture and get more workers engaged in the organization and their jobs.
July 2, 2026
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Lucy Woods, senior manager of consumer insights for Cargill, joins the podcast to discuss the trends driving burger consumption and demand focused more on the foodservice marketplace...
June 18, 2026
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Dave Gardner, new president and CEO of Ajinomoto Foods North America, discusses the rise in Asian and frozen foods, as well as the primary focal points of the company as it looks...
June 3, 2026
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Khaled Kasih, CEO of Kasih Food Production Co. and Mezete, discusses the rise in popularity of Middle Eastern cuisine during the National Restaurant Show, as well as his company...
May 20, 2026

Food Safety

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Food & Drug Administration says Cyclospora test result on Taylor Farms product should be considered a “false positive” following an additional review of the test.
July 20, 2026
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Shredded lettuce used in Taco Bell restaurants in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia has been pegged; reports point to Taylor Farms’ Mexico facility as the source...
July 17, 2026
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Full scope not yet known, but Coke says safety not compromised; Canada operation not affected.
July 17, 2026
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The new law allows food processors to use only “Best if Used By” or “Use By” labels (or both) on products sold in the state, hoping to eliminate confusion and food waste.
July 2, 2026

Plant Operations

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Food & beverage processing lags many other manufacturing sectors but has begun to implement artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies at a quickening pace...
July 16, 2026
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Food processors continue to chase beverage manufacturers when it comes to robotics and automation implementation in their plants, but they’re closing fast as technology advances...
July 1, 2026
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As demand for improved lubricants grows and regulations continue to evolve globally to put more focus on food-safe materials, processors need to keep sharp attention on the substances...
June 17, 2026
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The CarVe program carries significant promise for Cargill North America’s future endeavors in training, yield, food safety and animal welfare, supported by the artificial intelligence...
June 12, 2026

Product Development

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Ajinomoto Group R&D team
Their philosophy of Takumi no Waza (“culinary craftsmanship”) seeks to capture the genuine flavors and techniques of chefs and home cooks and inspires all of the company’s products...
July 20, 2026
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The agency’s little-known FoodData Central leads to confident decisions for managers and health professionals across the food and beverage ecosystem.
July 17, 2026
The small but mighty Mighty Spark R&D team: (from left) Tyler Cronin, Christine Arickx, Kristy Welker.
Its small (three-person) but mighty R&D team pioneered chicken snack sticks in novel flavors and won in the small-company category.
July 1, 2026
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A growing recognition of ‘healthy’ fats and the new Dietary Guidelines are tempting many processors to change their oil.
May 5, 2026

New Food Products

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The expo last week in New York City puts an emphasis on the sensory quality of the products.
July 8, 2026
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Rollout Semiquincentennial edition for June 2026
Bush’s Beans launches pickle, apple pie and Rocket Pop-inspired baked beans; Prairie Farms and Hiland Dairy debut Red, White & Boom ice cream; Welch’s adds Sparkling Blueberry...
June 17, 2026
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Rollout Semiquincentennial edition with red white and blue food products
Food & beverage product developers (and their marketers) are producing novel products and packaging to celebrate America’s 250th birthday this July 4, including General Mills,...
June 3, 2026
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Think of them as Rookies of the Year - Circana reveals its New Product Pacesetters: Kendamil Infant Formula, Bloom Sparkling Energy, Red Bull The Pink Edition, Canada Dry Fruit...
May 21, 2026

Business Strategies

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The global food processor has shifted its greenhouse gas goals to concentrate on tracking, controlling and cutting emissions at its own facilities rather than throughout its supply...
July 14, 2026
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The PPWR is a very extensive piece of legislation, and even American processors and brand owners need to be aware of its requirements, which start Aug. 12.
June 29, 2026
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The company will reorganize its business regions into three groups and combine global procurement and supply chain into one central function.
June 18, 2026
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Beef processing facility in Souderton and value-added processing plant in Memphis will shutter as the global beef company modernizes and adjusts its operations network.
June 12, 2026

Learning Resources

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Attendees will learn how leading organizations are integrating operational efficiency and sustainability initiatives into a unified waste management framework.
Aug. 19, 2026
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This session shows how food and beverage manufacturers can leverage hardware-enabled AI to read the real-time chemical composition of what’s flowing through the pipe and autonomously...
Aug. 5, 2026
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Frost & Sullivan identified the benchmarks that define AI leadership in food and beverage ERP — and evaluated the competitive landscape against them. One stood apart. Read the full...
July 7, 2026
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Food and beverage brands in the market for new technology need more than feature lists — they need to know what a purpose-built, AI-powered platform should actually deliver. This...
July 7, 2026