FOOD ENGINEERING Podcast

FOOD ENGINEERING’s Senior Editor, Sharon Spielman, sits down with Marcos Leta, founder of plant-based meat brand Future Farm, to discuss how alternative protein food processors can select and implement packaging for their products as well as overcome challenges they face in the market.

Michel Picandet, Head of TOMRA Food, touches on topics like food safety and transformation. He talks about his daily routine, favorite dishes, and what he learned in China. But most of all: he gives you a unique insight into the mission he sees for TOMRA Food in the world around us. Be inspired and inspire in return!  SPONSORED BY: TOMRA Food

On this episode of the FOOD ENGINEERING Podcast, Tyson’s Nate Hodne and Brady Welu detail the company’s latest and largest case-ready meats facility in Eagle Mountain, Utah, and how the plant efficiently addresses demand for case-ready beef and pork through cutting-edge automation, engineering and design.

On this episode of the FOOD ENGINEERING Podcast, Brendan Duttry from direct-to-consumer (DTC) bakery subscription brand Wildgrain joins us to discuss how food processors—especially smaller startups—can start their own DTC program, and what the benefits and challenges are to distributing your products via e-commerce. 

Eric Henefield, director of traceability business at Omron, sits down with Editor-in-Chief Michael Costa to talk about how track-and-trace technology can help food processors forecast ingredients and maintain accurate production schedules in 2022, while improving supply chain management overall.

Kevin Otto, senior director of community engagement at GS1 US, joins the FOOD ENGINEERING podcast to discuss the future of blockchain for food processors in 2022, while taking a look back at how blockchain has evolved the past decade into a must-have traceability option for operators.

Jessica Bennett, operations manager at Bachelor Controls, sits down with Editor-in-Chief Michael Costa to discuss strategies for choosing a system integrator to maximize an operation’s automation and technology, and how system integrators can be vital assets to growing processors looking to scale up production.

Mary Emma Young, senior director of communications and strategic planning at The Pet Food Institute (PFI) joins Editor-in-Chief Michael Costa to discuss the use of upcycled ingredients and “ugly” produce in pet food formulations as a way to help fight food waste. 

FOOD ENGINEERING Editor-in-Chief Michael Costa sits down with Earl Arnold, global manager, food defense/FSMA at AIB International, to discuss the history of food defense in the U.S., and what current checks processors need to know if they use imported ingredients to comply with FDA regulations. 

Far too many compressed air systems operate below 50% system capacity. This podcast episode explores the issues with an oversized system, ways to identify if your system is operating below system capacity, and options to address the problem. Sponsored by Kaeser Compressors, Inc.

When manufacturing food products, dust is produced that poses three types of dangers - worker health problems, product cross-contamination and combustible dust explosions. This podcast will explain these hazards, the agencies that regulate them, and how facilities can best mitigate the risks to their employees and facility. Sponsored by Camfil Air Pollution Control

Food Engineering editor-in-chief Casey Laughman speaks with Ellen Davis, Executive Vice President of Industry Engagement, Consumer Brands Association, on the consumer trends shaping the future of the food and beverage industry.

In the August episode of the Food Engineering podcast, Editor-in-Chief Casey Laughman discusses the application of AI technologies with The Morning Star Company’s Saul Alarcon (L) and Javier Garrido.

Industry 4.0 is dramatically changing the way food and beverage manufacturing plants are managed. In this podcast, we explore the DNA of Industry 4.0, its potential for our enterprises, and even some of the pitfalls that may lie ahead. Sponsored by: Hixson Architecture & Engineering

In the July episode of the Food Engineering Podcast, Anthony Doss, VP of Engineering, Poultry, for Tyson Foods, shares insights on how to most effectively measure, apply and learn from OEE to ensure you’re hitting your performance goals. Sponsored by: Advanced Technology Services, Inc. (ATS)

In the June episode of the Food Engineering podcast, Duane Grassmann, corporate hygienist, Nestlé USA and Canada, shares insights on best practices in hygienic design, understanding how to evaluate your facility’s needs and implementing a process to ensure cleaning, sanitation, food safety and employee safety are all manageable goals. Sponsored by: Watson-Marlow Technology Group

Mark DiMaggio discusses the food production sector’s shifting landscape, pandemic challenges and Messer’s response to them. He details new markets, Messer innovations and how the company helps customers solve their production challenges.   Sponsored by: Messer Americas

Listeners will learn how using nitrogen and carbon dioxide improves food manufacturing processes and product quality. The podcast will explore the benefits of cryogenics, and factors involved in choosing between them. Food processors will gain a new perspective on improving their company’s efficiency and output... Sponsored by: Air Products

If you have old equipment, there is hope that you can keep what works and modernize it by pulling worthwhile information from it with instrumentation and controls.

Producing pet food can be difficult, but even more challenging is recovering from a safety recall. TOMRA advanced its technology into pet food - bringing a whole new safety level and peace-of-mind to the industry. This podcast looks at how technology can help you get the best possible product. Sponsored by: TOMRA

SideDrive’s Kevin Mauger explains how food-safe, side drive belt technology enables the most flexible, hygienic spiral and long run conveyors available for the food industry.  Sponsored by: SideDrive

In the April episode of the Food Engineering podcast, Editor-in-Chief Casey Laughman speaks with Art Sebastiano, CIO, Ken's Foods, on applying lessons from other industries as part of a digitalization strategy.

COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the selection of HVAC systems and filtration options. “HVAC Options for a Post-Pandemic Plant,” a podcast from Hixson’s Food Plant of the Future series, looks at the latest HVAC options that may minimize viral spread and protect employees.     Sponsored by: Hixson Architecture & Engineering

SunOpta expanded its Alexandria, Minn. facility to meet rising demand for oatbase, which the company produces for use in oat milk. In the March episode of the Food Engineering podcast, editor-in-chief Casey Laughman discusses SunOpta’s expansion and automation project with Bryan Clark, VP, R&D Plant Based Food and Beverages, SunOpta.

The alternative protein market continues to grow, with both start-ups and legacy companies looking for ways to claim a stake. In this installment of the Food Engineering podcast series, Editor-in-Chief Casey Laughman speaks with Kristie Middleton, VP of Business Development, Rebellyous Foods, to discuss how the market has grown and where it’s going.