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Sound Insights From Industry Experts The Prepared Foods Podcast serves up expert interviews that mix R&D and marketing perspectives with a balanced blend of ingredient science, formulation tips and packaging know-how. From ingredient trends, culinary perspectives and product case studies, to tech integration, regulatory updates and sustainable practices we cover what you need to be prepared in your product development journey. Available on  | 

  1. JAN 29

    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.

    12 min

  2. JAN 13

    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.

    15 min

  3. JAN 6

    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.

    56 min

  4. 12/02/2025

    Egg-celent Byproducts!

    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.

    24 min

  5. 11/04/2025

    NOT YOUR PARENT'S AI

    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.

    11 min

  6. 10/31/2025

    Hand-Held Meals and Snacks: Where Global Flavors Meet On-the-Go Convenience

    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

    28 min

  7. 10/16/2025

    Sugar Reduction in Plant-Based Dairy

    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.

    9 min

  8. 09/24/2025

    Flavoring Beverages: Trends & Technologies

    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

    29 min
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Sound Insights From Industry Experts The Prepared Foods Podcast serves up expert interviews that mix R&D and marketing perspectives with a balanced blend of ingredient science, formulation tips and packaging know-how. From ingredient trends, culinary perspectives and product case studies, to tech integration, regulatory updates and sustainable practices we cover what you need to be prepared in your product development journey. Available on  | 

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  • Creator
    www.preparedfoods.com
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    107
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Prepared Foods
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