The Food Files

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The Food Files is a series of podcasts from the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center relating to topics in the food and agricultural industry.

  1. 1D AGO

    Understanding the Homemade Food Freedom Act

    In this episode, host Darren Scott explains what the Homemade Food Freedom Act allows, who it applies to and where its limits begin. Learn how home-based food production works in Oklahoma, what responsibilities producers still carry and when it may be time to transition beyond home production. This conversation helps clarify common misconceptions and supports informed, compliant food business decisions.

    8 min

  2. JAN 29

    Why Workshops Matter – Starting Smart in Food Business

    Starting a food business takes more than a good idea. In this episode, we talk about why training and education matter early on, how workshops can help food entrepreneurs avoid common mistakes, and what it really means to “start smart” in today’s food industry.

    4 min

  3. JAN 14

    What Food Files Is and Who It’s For

    In this reset episode, host Darren Scott introduces Food Files and explains who it’s for, what it covers, and how the podcast supports food entrepreneurs, processors and partners across Oklahoma. Learn how future episodes will break down food science, food business and the real-world challenges behind moving ideas into impact.

    4 min

  4. 12/04/2025

    Planning 2026 - Marketing and Food Safety

    In this episode, Dr. Darren Scott and FAPC business specialist Andrea Graves break down what food processors and value-added businesses should prepare for in 2026—from regulatory and labeling changes to formulation updates and shifting consumer expectations. They also preview new opportunities and expanded support coming from FAPC in the year ahead.

    8 min

  5. 10/10/2025

    Standards of Identity

    What’s in a Name? Standards of Identity in Food Processing One wrong word on a label can get your product pulled off the shelf. In this episode of The Food Files, host Darren Scott talks with Dr. William McGlynn about the official rules that define what we can call foods like milk, peanut butter, and ice cream. They unpack real-world labeling battles, student projects, and how evolving standards are shaping the future of food innovation.

    13 min

  6. 11/06/2024

    Arlette Sanchez Santos

    Arlette Sanchez Santos, graduate research assistant, is under supervision of Dr. Ravi Jadeja at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center. In this episode of The Food Files, Arlette discusses how FAPC has helped her complete her masters and further her education of food safety through a partnership with Mexico and OSU.

    3 min

  7. 11/06/2024

    Harleigh Moore

    Harleigh Moore, graduate research assistant, is under supervision of Dr. Ravi Jadeja at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center. In this episode of The Food Files, Harleigh explains how her research on the food safety throughout the harvesting of Bison within the Osage Nation.

    4 min

  8. 11/06/2024

    Sitong He

    Sitong He, graduate research assistant, is under supervision of Dr. Peter Muriana at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center. In this episode of The Food Files, Sitong reveals how a food microbiology course solidified her path towards a future of research of bacteria and lactate acid in a multitude of dairy products.

    3 min
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The Food Files is a series of podcasts from the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center relating to topics in the food and agricultural industry.

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  • Creator
    thefoodfiles
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2019 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
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