Food in the Hood

Amanda Sia and Ben Ma
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Amanda and Ben discuss the intersection of food with science, technology and society!

  1. 03/26/2025

    [FIH Ep. 60] Reacting to recent food business news: an FIH hot take

    Amanda and Ben reacted to the recent food business news of brand sales and strategies of global consumer package goods companies. The hosts also introduced the concept of a CPG octant to map out the complex relations among profit margin, purchasing frequency, and manufacturing complexity of food products.

    28 min

  2. 03/10/2025

    [FIH Ep. 59] Tenure track tales: starting a food science professor job

    Amanda and Ben returned to the air to discuss Ben's new job as an assistant professor in food science. Amanda interviewed Ben about his journey to a faculty position, and they discussed the differences between being a professor in applied and fundamental research fields. Check out the episode to hear more details!

    40 min

  3. 09/21/2024

    [FIH Ep. 58] Dutch Delights: A Grocery Adventure in the Netherlands

    Ben and Amanda mark a major milestone with their first in-person recording, a full six years after launching the podcast! In this special episode, we explore the vibrant aisles of a Dutch grocery store, uncovering the rich flavors and cultural significance behind local favorites—from spiced cookies to instant soups. Along the way, we dive into thought-provoking observations about Dutch food culture and the unique setup of grocery stores in the Netherlands. #GroceryAdventures #TasteTheNetherlands #PodcastMilestone

    33 min

  4. 07/21/2024

    [FIH Ep. 57] The Incredible Transformation of Lobsters

    Dive into our latest episode where we uncover the incredible transformation of lobsters. Once so plentiful they were fed to prisoners and used as fertilizer, these crustaceans have risen to become a symbol of luxury. Discover how canning, railroads, and culinary creativity turned the humble lobster into a gourmet sensation. We’ll also explore the fascinating challenges of lobster farming. Don’t miss this mouthwatering tale of evolution from sea to plate! Tune in now for a tasty adventure! 🎙️🦞 #LobsterTales #FoodHistory #Podcast

    44 min

  5. 06/22/2023

    [FIH Ep. 56] Processed foods and nutrition

    Amanda and Ben are back with another episode of Food in the Hood! It took 4.5 years for the hosts to get to the topic of nutrition as impacted by processed foods. The hosts discussed how processed foods are engineered to promote consumption, the long-term effects of alternative food ingredients, and the health sacrifice for protecting environment. The news about consuming microplastics https://edition.cnn.com/2022/10/31/us/microplastic-credit-card-per-week/index.html Check out previous episodes: https://anchor.fm/food-in-the-hood You can contact us at fihpodcast[at]gmail.com Subscribe & Give us a 5-star!

    42 min

  6. 05/10/2023

    [FIH Ep. 55] From food packaging to (de)personalization

    Amanda and Ben returned back on air to discuss once again, food packaging! The hosts shared pictures of their groceries and talked about the packages that came with them. The episode then drifted into a discussion about personalization and its impact on food packaging and consumer good innovations. Give it a listen to find out more about the details. Picture of the groceries Check out previous episodes: https://anchor.fm/food-in-the-hood You can contact us at fihpodcast[at]gmail.com Subscribe & Give us a 5-star!

    48 min

  7. 03/24/2023

    [FIH Ep. 54] An amateur discussion about food packaging

    Amanda and Ben came back on air to discuss food packages. Amanda proposed the triangle rule of food packaging to connect cost, environmental impact, and convenience. The hosts then came up with a food packaging challenge, of which they will follow up in the next episode. Read about WUR's coffee cup story: https://www.wur.nl/en/about-wur/our-values/sustainable-business-operations/from-coffee-cup..-to-toilet-paper.htm Check out previous episodes: https://anchor.fm/food-in-the-hood You can contact us at fihpodcast[at]gmail.com Subscribe & Give us a 5-star!

    43 min

  8. 12/26/2022

    [FIH Ep. 53] Beverages trends and thoughts

    Amanda and Ben dedicate the last episode of 2022 to beverages! Amanda shared the beverage trends of ready-to-drink cocktails and her recent conference experience at BevNet Live. The host then turned to ChatGPT and asked the AI to formulate some drinks. https://www.bevnet.com/ Gamer drinks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzkl-KfKxwU&ab_channel=ShortCircuit   Check out previous episodes: https://anchor.fm/food-in-the-hood You can contact us at fihpodcast[at]gmail.com Give us a 5-star!

    43 min
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Amanda and Ben discuss the intersection of food with science, technology and society!

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  • Creator
    Amanda Sia and Ben Ma
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    61
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Amanda Sia and Ben Ma
  • Show Website
    Food in the Hood