Xtalks Food Industry Podcast

Coca-Cola and OREO have joined forces in a new partnership that’s sure to excite fans of both brands. For a limited time, the Coca-Cola and OREO collab introduces two unique products: Oreo Coca-Cola Sandwich Cookies and Coca-Cola OREO Zero Sugar Limited Edition soda. In this episode of the Xtalks Food Podcast, Sydney talks about the new collab, dubbed “Besties,” whose product

The presence of lead in food remains a critical concern for the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Lead, a toxic metal, can enter the food supply through environmental contamination during the growing, raising or processing of foods. In this episode of the Xtalks Food Podcast, Sydney talks about how lead contamination in food can arise and what the FDA is doing to monitor lead

Macroplastics and microplastics are growing concerns within the food industry. These tiny particles, primarily from environmental contamination, can infiltrate the food supply. In this episode of the Xtalks Food Podcast, Sydney talks about how microplastics and nanoplastics primarily contaminate food through environmental exposure where crops and livestock are raised. Despite conce

This episode of the Xtalks Food Podcast features an interview with Angie Westbrock, CEO of Standard AI, which is at the forefront of applying artificial intelligence and computer vision to physical retail spaces. Angie starts off by elaborating on how Standard AI is leveraging real-time shopper data to create personalized in-store promotions and ads. She talks about how AI helps to

The food industry is slowly moving away from chemical preservatives, like nitrites in meats, due to health concerns. This has prompted researchers in Spain and the US to explore yeast and nitric oxide (NO), respectively, as natural preservatives to extend meat shelf life. In this episode of the Xtalks Food Podcast, Sydney talks about the potential health risks of nitrites and discu

This episode of the Xtalks Food Podcast features an interview with with Danny O’Malley, founder of Before the Butcher, an award-winning producer of plant-based proteins for both retail and food service customers. Danny begins by talking about his career in the food industry, from his days at Beyond Meat to founding Before the Butcher. He points out that when it comes to plant-bas

This episode of the Xtalks Food Podcast features an interview with with Matt Brown, CEO of Wherefour, a cloud-based ERP (enterprise resource planning) platform that helps food and beverage companies, large and small, solve production and compliance issues. Matt discusses his background and what led him to lead Wherefour. He talks about why ERP platforms are crucial for early-stage

The European Union (EU) recently introduced a ban on eight artificial smoke flavorings used in various food products. This move is part of an effort to protect public health from potential cancer risks associated with these additives. In this episode of the Xtalks Food Podcast, Sydney talks about the ban, which was endorsed by member states in April 2024 following scientific resear

Nestlé Health Science recently introduced an innovative platform, GLP-1 Nutrition. The newly launched website is designed to provide comprehensive nutritional support for individuals on their weight management journey, including those using glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications. In this episode of the Xtalks Food Podcast, Sydney talks about the platform, which serves as a co

This episode of the Xtalks Food Podcast features an interview with with Sheelagh Daly, the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) manager at Enterprise Ireland, the government organization responsible for the development and growth of Irish enterprises in world markets. Sheelagh begins by talking about her role as FDI manager and discusses some of the latest innovation trends within Irela