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Food For Thought

Food Processing
Food and Beverage Industry
Food Safety
Automation
Food Processing
Private Labels
Cheeseburgers
Cultivated Meat
Sustainability
Gen Z
Consumer Products
Ice Cream
FDA
Workforce Challenges
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
Frozen Foods
Food and Beverage
Cheddar Cheese
Legacy Knowledge
Private Label

Food Processing's Food For Thought podcast takes you beyond the headlines of the food and beverage manufacturing industry.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes198Founded6 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Tia Glave, president and co-founder, and Jill Stuber, vice president and co-founder, of Catalyst Food Leaders, return to the Food For Thought podcast to discuss leadership culture at food and beverage companies in this episode. The duo talks about ho... more

Consumers continue to seek a great burger when they visit restaurants across the U.S., and even with things like the “chicken sandwich wars” and other innovative products, the burger still stands tall. Lucy Woods, senior manager of consumer insights ... more

Welcome to the Food for Thought podcast. I’m Andy Hanacek, senior editor of Food Processing magazine.

Dave Gardner, who was recently promoted to president and CEO of Ajinomoto Foods North America (AFNA), joins the Food For Thought podcast to discuss... more

In mid-May, I attended the National Restaurant Show at McCormick Place in Chicago, visiting several booths and taking in the product and equipment innovations there — while eating and drinking my way through many delicious, and filling, product sampl... more

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Recent Guests

Tia Glave
President and Co-Founder
Catalyst Food Leaders
Episode: Using Leadership Culture to Build an Engaged, Committed Workforce
Jill Stuber
Vice President and Co-Founder
Catalyst Food Leaders
Episode: Using Leadership Culture to Build an Engaged, Committed Workforce
Lucy Woods
Senior manager of Consumer Insights for Cargill
Cargill
Episode: Burgers Evolve, But Remain Front and Center for U.S. Consumers
Dave Gardner
President and CEO, Ajinomoto Foods North America
Ajinomoto Foods North America (AFNA)
Episode: How Ajinomoto Foods North America Looks to Grow Under New President/CEO
Khaled Kasih
CEO and third-generation leader of Kasih Food Production Company and Mezete
Mezete / Kasih Food Production Company
Episode: Mezete Aims to Bring Authentic Middle Eastern Cuisine to a Global Audience
Jake Steslicki
Vice President for PMCF
PMCF
Episode: Analyzing the M&A Landscape in the Food and Beverage Industry
Maheen Khan
Representative of Challenge Butter
Challenge Butter
Episode: Americans Want Food Flexibility, ‘Culinary Individualism’ Instead of Rigid Diet Rules
Brian Brozovic
Meat industry professional; discussed at AMC Meat Conference and with Empirical Foods
Empirical Foods; Two Rivers Meat Company
Episode: Can the Meat Industry Capitalize on Its MAHA, Dietary Guidelines Moment?
Jason Baskin
Executive at Hormel Foods Corporation
Hormel Foods Corporation
Episode: How Hormel Foods Responds to Evolving Consumers, Protein Demand

Host

Andy Hanacek
Host of Food For Thought, Food Processing Magazine

Reviews

3.7 out of 5 stars from 7 ratings
  • Not based in science

    If you’re looking for a good food safety podcast with reliable information, don’t waste your time on this one. This information is only opinions. It is not based on science.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Food1stNutrition
    United Statesa year ago
  • Content good, audio horrible and all over the place

    This is a media to be listened to so audio is very important. It is all over the place with being muffled and the volume being different from segment to segment. Doesn’t seem anyone involved with this podcast “proofreads” their work prior to handing it in. The sound levels need to be cleaned up.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MangoTheGoat
    United States4 years ago
  • Fun times; Great guests

    This podcast has been a treat since it’s launch.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    eHal
    United States6 years ago

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Some reviews question scientific grounding in favor of opinion; others praise strong guest lineups.
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Overall sentiment leans positive when guests are strong and topics are timely.

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Burgers Evolve, But Remain Front and Center for U.S. Consumers
Q: What drives premiumization in burgers, and how are operators delivering on consumer expectations?
Premiumization is driven by higher quality beef, better ingredients, and menu innovations like unique cheeses, aioli, and premium sides, with brands emphasizing provenance and beef quality as the key differentiator in the burger experience.
Burgers Evolve, But Remain Front and Center for U.S. Consumers
Q: From a wider overview, where do burgers stand in terms of popularity with consumers today?
Burgers remain a top choice across all age groups and meal occasions, driven by their role as a comforting, crave-able, and convenient option, with growth fueled by premium ingredients and diverse formats like sliders.
Advancing Food Safety Through Tech, Workforce Innovation
Q: What actions is PMMI taking in response to the findings of the research?
PMMI has the OPEX Hygienic Design guidelines, ongoing updates to best practices, and focuses on making operations easier by aligning equipment design with chemical compatibility, training, and workflow efficiency.
Advancing Food Safety Through Tech, Workforce Innovation
Q: What are the most prioritized features in sanitation equipment right now?
Key features include cleaning efficiency, tool-less disassembly, high-pressure wash-down capability, reduced harbourage points, robust logging and reporting, and sensors that verify proper sanitation.
Advancing Food Safety Through Tech, Workforce Innovation
Q: Can the industry automate its way out of this, and what needs to change to rely more on automation in sanitation?
Automation has been growing, but the shift is hindered by legacy equipment and budget constraints; progress hinges on integrating equipment design with training and choosing scalable automation that shortens training time while preserving safety and reliability.

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The show focuses on strategic moves, market trends, and regulatory dynamics shaping the food and beverage manufacturing sector. Conversations span brand strategy, private label growth, M&A activity, health and nutrition trends, and technology—from automation and robotics to AI-driven insights—stressing practical implications for processors, retailers, and brand teams. Notable is the mix of executive-level guests, industry analysts, and policy experts who translate complex industry shifts into actionable takeaways for product development, go-to-market strategy, and investment decisions.

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4. Dave Gardner
5. Khaled Kasih
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7. Maheen Khan
8. Brian Brozovic

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