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The Prepared Foods Podcast

The Prepared Foods Podcast

Hosted by www.preparedfoods.com

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122

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Aug 2026

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August 6, 2026

Perspectives on Formulating for GLP-1 Diets

Join Tracy Gensler, RD, a science writer engaged in public policy matters, as she discusses Pollack Communications and Today’s Dietician recently released results from a “What’s Trending in Nutrition” study, which includes information related to how health professionals are talking to patients about dietary needs surrounding GLP-1 medication.

July 24, 202623 min

Natural Cures with Prof. Chef Hinnerk Von Bargen

David Feder, Group Technical Editor for BNP Media and Executive Editor Technical for Prepared Foods, interviews Professor Hinnerk Von Bargen of the Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio on natural curing and vegetable fermentation. Professor Von Bargen will share the techniques and ingredients used to both enhance flavor and preserve the product as well as mask certain unbalancing flavor notes. Sponsored by Vibrant Ingredients

July 10, 202611 min

Cabot's Path of Sustainability

Sustainability is a journey, and each company's experiences in this vital area can offer insight. In this episode, Erika Anderson-Putman, Community Marketing Associate and Brand Experience Strategist at Agri-Mark and Cabot, talks about the company's B Corp status and other company initiatives and how they have impacted its sustainability strategy.

July 2, 202615 min

Designing Functional Foods That Deliver on Taste and Performance

As consumer expectations continue to evolve, developers face the challenge of balancing nutrition, functionality, and sensory appeal. This discussion highlights the formulation challenges and how ingredient systems can create protein-rich, nutrient-dense products that excel in taste, texture, and real-world performance. Natalie Leuwer, a Category Manager for Food at GELITA since 2008, has extensive experience in marketing, innovation, and market intelligence, and holds a Master’s degree in Marketing. Sponsored by GELITA

June 9, 202613 min

UPFs: The Culinary Science View

Prepared Foods’ Executive Editor–Technical, David Feder, reached out to regular contributor and internationally accomplished chef Hinnerk Von Bargen of the Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio. He shares his unique perspectives on the UPF controversy. ▶ Watch the video

May 29, 202613 min

Plant-Based Beverage Trends

Join Danone's SVP of Plant-Based Beverages, Kallie Goodwin, and BNP Media's Director of Content Strategy Doug Peckenpaugh, leader of the Prepared Foods team, as they discuss current trends and market strategies related to plant-based beverages, including Danone's pioneering Silk brand.

April 29, 202616 min

Coloring Between the Lines—The shift from artificial to natural colors

As demand for clean-label and naturally colored foods continues to rise, bakery remains one of the most technically challenging categories for going natural when it comes to color. Baked goods subject pigments to prolonged high heat, complex ingredient interactions, and post-bake handling stresses. Dr. Abbey Thiel, YouTube’s “Abbey the Food Scientist” host, discusses these challenges and what bakers can expect when replacing artificial colorants with natural colors in baked goods. Sponsored by

January 29, 202611 min

Coloring Between the Lines: Dairy

As new federal rules push food and beverage makers away from artificial dyes, dairy developers are facing one of the toughest reformulation challenges yet. In Part 1 of our three‑part series, food scientist Dr. Abbey Thiel reveals why milk’s shifting pH, heat treatments, and constant exposure to light make natural coloring uniquely complex—and how carotenoid-based pigments are emerging as the secret to vibrant, stable dairy shades. Dive in to discover what it really takes to make natural colors work in dairy.

January 13, 202615 min

RTD Coffee, Tea Innovation

Prepared Foods Chief Editor Bob Garrison talks with Imbibe Marketing Director Ana Rodriguez about new tastes and trends in ready-to-drink coffee and tea beverages.

January 6, 202656 min

A Cross-Functional Look at Food Industry Trends

Bob Garrison, chief editor of Prepared Foods, Kelley Rodriguez, editor-in-chief of Refrigerated & Frozen Foods, and Alyse Thompson-Richards, editor-in-chief of FOOD ENGINEERING, combine their unique perspectives and discuss the biggest trends impacting the food industry in 2025 and beyond.

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