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Food Truths

Eric Schulze
Food Science
Ultra-Processed Foods
Food Policy
Nutrition
Organic Agriculture
Climate Change
Alternative Proteins
FDA
Biotechnology
Sustainability
Make America Healthy Again
NOVA Classification System
Food Marketing
Cultivated Meat
Food Production
RFK Jr.
Consumer Behavior
Agriculture
Food Technology
Health Outcomes

In a world filled with food fiction, fables and half-truths, how do we build a better food future and save the planet while we’re at it? Without fooling ourselves. Debunking the common and audience-supplied food mythology with entertaining facts from a real, honest-to-goodness professional scientist. Combining policy, pragmatic takes, and a willingness to hear dissent, one scientist attempts to pr... more

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Today's guest is part 1 in a conversation with meat scientist, Brian Brozovic. Brian is a full-stack meat science, quality, and consumer expert at Empirical Foods that helps meat producers and processors turn exceptional animal genetics into high-qua... more

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Maureen Ogle spent years tracing how Americans built one of the most productive and destructive food systems on earth. Her book, The Price of Plenty, is a history of meat in America: from colonial abundance to industrial consolidation to the present ... more

Dr. Andrew Stout trained in the lab that created the world's first cultured hamburger. Now, as the first full-time cellular agriculture faculty hire at Tufts University, he's building the next generation of food scientists and rescuing intellectual p... more

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Jake Berber
Co-founder and CEO of Prefer, producing coffee and cocoa alternatives
Prefer
Episode: Making Coffee Without Coffee: Prefer CEO Jake Berber
Charlotte Biltekoff
Professor of American Studies in Food Science and Technology, and the Daryl Cordy Endowed Professor at Food, Wine and Culture at the University of California, Davis.
University of California, Davis
Episode: The Reality of Ultra-Processed Foods: Ep 2 "Real Foods"
Richard Black
Chief scientific officer at WISECode and adjunct professor at Tufts University School of Nutrition
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Episode: The Reality of Ultra-Processed Foods: Ep 1 Dr. Richard Black
Dr. Steve Lang
Vice President of Science and Technology at California Cultured
California Cultured
Episode: Cultured Chocolate
Mike Grunwald
Acclaimed journalist specializing in environmental and food issues, author of 'We Are Eating the Earth'.
Episode: We are eating the Earth with Mike Grunwald
Dr. Sydney Schreppler
Director of Product and R&D at Saver
Saver
Episode: Designing Fats with Physics
Alta Charo
Warren P. Knowles Professor Emerita of Law and Biophysics at the University of Wisconsin at Madison
University of Wisconsin at Madison
Episode: How Dire Wolves Are Making Food Better and Safer
Saam Shahrokhi
Chief Technology Officer at Mission Barns
Mission Barns
Episode: Fat Equals Flavor with Saam Shahrokhi
Danny O'Malley
President and founder of Before the Butcher
Before the Butcher
Episode: Plant-Based? More like Grassroots ... with Danny O'Malley

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Eric Schulze
Host of Food Truths (common spelling); appears across multiple episodes.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • Great to hear from the experts

    This is a much needed podcast. We need more expert voices to help Americans understand how our food system works and what food safety really looks like.

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    MColby
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate expert voices and evidence-based takes on food myths.
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Putting the F in FDA: A Conversation with Susan Mayne, Former Head of Foods at FDA
Q: What has your experience in public service meant for your scientific outlook?
It has emphasized the importance of scientific rigor in response to real-world issues.
What The Heck is RFK Jr Doing at FDA? Food Policy Journalist Helena Bottemiller Evich Analyzes The Chaos
Q: What should we keep an eye on regarding RFK Jr.'s policies at the FDA?
Helena recommends watching how the MAHA commission proceeds and any statements from the confirmed FDA commissioner, Marty McCary.
What The Heck is RFK Jr Doing at FDA? Food Policy Journalist Helena Bottemiller Evich Analyzes The Chaos
Q: Can you explain the current situation at the FDA under the new administration?
Helena describes the tumultuous changes, including mass layoffs and the atmosphere of uncertainty and chaos regarding food safety regulation.
What The Heck is RFK Jr Doing at FDA? Food Policy Journalist Helena Bottemiller Evich Analyzes The Chaos
Q: What got you into food journalism and safety reporting?
Helena Bottemiller Evich shares her background of growing up outside Seattle and working at her grandfather's produce market, sparking her interest in how the food system works.
Our Food Tech Future with Larissa Zimberoff
Q: What do you think it's going to take for consumers to switch over to alternative proteins?
It's about getting people to bring alternative proteins into their houses gradually, as they have with plant-based milks, and this may take another generation or significant calamity to accelerate the transition.

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What is Food Truths about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show consistently tackles how policy, science, and culture shape our understanding of food, often through in-depth conversations with experts. Recent episodes mix practical science with industry dynamics, exploring topics from bean-free coffee and cultured cocoa to ultra-processed foods, nutrition metrics, and global food policy shifts. A distinguishing trait is the willingness to challenge conventional wisdom by centering rigorous science and real-world implications for manufacturers, policymakers, and consumers alike.

Noteworthy is the program's willingness to bridge scientific detail with policy debates, aiming to help listeners discern fact from myth in a complex food system. The conversations tend to feature notable industry voice... more

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1. Jake Berber
2. Charlotte Biltekoff
3. Richard Black
4. Dr. Steve Lang
5. Mike Grunwald
6. Dr. Sydney Schreppler
7. Alta Charo
8. Saam Shahrokhi

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