The Food Files

Peter Muriana, food microbiologist, describes day-to-day operations while conducting research projects with students at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center. In this episode of The Food Files, Peter unfolds the brand-new Food Microbiology Workshop and how science can help protect food products from various spoilers and more.

Darren Scott, food technology program manager, explains contributing to the real-world economics of assisting clients with their desire to start a business at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center. In this episode of The Food Files, Darren discloses how food manufacturers can better label products through the Food Labeling Workshop.

Erin Johnson, business and marketing client coordinator, focuses on working with entrepreneurs at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center. In this episode of The Food Files, Erin dives into how food manufacturers can help protect and defend the United States domestic food supply.

Rodney Holcomb, agribusiness economist, helps food scientists and process engineers understand the market potential of new technology and products at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center. In this episode of The Food Files, Rodney, provides a rundown of how a farmer or rancher can benefit from the DTC Meat Sales program.

Ravi Jadeja, food safety specialist, contributes to teaching, Extension and research at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center. In this episode of The Food Files, Ravi introduces the importance of BRC and its importance in the Food and Agricultural Industry. 

Chuck Willoughby, business and marketing relations manager, contributes to project management at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center. In this episode of The Food Files, Chuck discusses the Basic Training program that began to help entrepreneurs add value to the Oklahoma Food Industry.

Andrea Graves, business planning and marketing specialist, supports clients at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center. In this episode of The Food Files, Andrea is joined by Terence Ransom of Ransom's BBQ.

Chuck Willoughby, business and marketing relations manager, contributes to project management at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center. In this episode of The Food Files, Chuck describes promoting value-added agriculture with the diverse resources offered by FAPC.

Darren Scott, food technology program manager, explains contributing to the real-word economics of assisting clients with their desire to start a business at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center. In this episode of The Food Files, Darren describes how FAPC prepares students for entering the workplace as experienced food scientists.

Patricia Rayas-Duarte, cereal chemist, explains conducting research with cereal grains grown with a team of graduate students at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center. In this episode of The Food Files, Patricia describes the benefits of working with collaborators in areas of science.

Renee Albers-Nelson, milling and baking program manager, describes day-to-day operations assisting with client projects at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center. In this episode of The Food Files, Renee explains the hands-on workshops offered for the beginning baker at FAPC.

Peter Muriana, food microbiologist, describes day-to-day operations while conducting research projects with students at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center. In this episode of The Food Files, Peter explains the importance of working closely with graduate students to provide them with extensive research experiences.

William McGlynn, horticultural processing specialist, focuses on extension and technical support at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center. In this episode of The Food Files, William describes the positive impact of Extension as utilizing research to solve real-world problems.

Erin Johnson, business/marketing client coordinator, focuses on working with entrepreneurs at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center. In this episode of The Food Files, Erin describes how the experts at FAPC can help small and large clients nationwide.

Ravi Jadeja, food safety specialist, contributes to teaching, Extension and research at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center. In this episode of The Food Files, Ravi describes how FAPC offers support to overcome challenges in the food industry.

Joel Jackson, meat pilot plant manager, focuses on providing technical assistance to students and clients as it relates to the animal harvesting and fabrication activities at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center. In this episode of The Food Files, Joel explains supporting clients and projects with customers from around the country.

Rodney Holcomb, agribusiness economist, helps food scientists and process engineers understand the market potential of new technology and products at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center. In this episode of The Food Files, Rodney explains the diverse interaction of FAPC with the food industry.

Andrea Graves, business planning and marketing specialist, focuses on supporting real-world clients at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center. In this episode of The Food Files, Andrea explains the importance of building relationships in the food industry.

Nurhan Dunford, oil/oilseed specialist, contributes to developing renewable and clean energy technologies at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center. In this episode of The Food Files, Nurhan explains the importance of adding value to underutilized resources in Oklahoma.

Dani Bellmer, food process engineer, contributes to biosystems and agricultural engineering research at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center. In this episode of The Food Files, Dani describes conducting value-added research with undergraduate and graduate students to benefit the food industry.

Tim Bowser, food process engineer at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center, describes the automated method for cleaning food equipment without disassembling. In this episode of The Food Files, Tim explains the history and benefits of cleaning equipment in place.

Nurhan Dunford, oil/oilseed specialist at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center, describes the process of extracting oil from coconuts. In this episode of The Food Files, Nurhan discusses the traditional uses and benefits of coconut oil.

Rodney Holcomb, agribusiness economist, focuses research on food inflation at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center. In this episode of The Food Files, Rodney explains what is important to the food industry now and tomorrow. The goal is to understand the industry trends, such as the food service demand and supply chain problems, with analysis to help co...

William McGlynn, horticultural processing specialist, focuses on the science of winemaking at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center. In this episode of The Food Files podcast, William describes the potential of hybrid grapes which are native to Oklahoma. The goal is to develop new grape varieties that would be useful to the wineries in Oklahoma, despite...

Ravi Jadeja, food safety specialist, focuses research on reducing the number of foodborne pathogens and increasing the shelf life of ready-to-eat dips, such as hummus, at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center. In this episode of The Food Files, Ravi discusses the role of natural antimicrobials to make clean-label products. The goal is to replace chemica...