The Food Intelligence Podcast

In today’s episode, we’re joined by plant-based marketing guru, Shingly Lee to discuss marketing strategies to help brands stand out from the crowded plant-based pack and hear how her experience working at mega-brands like Kraft Heinz and Danone helped her bring Alpha Food’s brand presence to the silver screens of Hollywood!

In today’s episode, we’re joined by gen AI expert and Co-Founder of The Neuron, Pete Huang, to discuss one of the most buzzy topics of the year - generative AI! Pete will discuss the difference between AI and gen AI, describe the state of the market regarding gen AI’s applications in food & beverage, and give us his take on what technological developments to look out for in the next 6 months. For more information on Pete or The Neuron - check out their website and LinkedIn pages here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/petehuang/; https://www.theneuron.ai/.

In this webinar, Lee (TW) speaks with Jessica Yankell and Olivia Kiraly, members of the Insights and Strategy team of PBNA (PepsiCo Beverages Noth America), about how Tastewise fits into their insights process. They highlight strategies for responding to challenging briefs and last-minute requests. This content is valuable for insight and research professionals looking to hear from industry leaders, as well as those curious about how to scale up the efficiency of their company's insights team. Our Panelists: Jessica Yankell - Director, Long-Term Innovation Insights & Strategy PBNA Olivia Kiraly - Senior Manager, Long-Term Innovation Insights + Strategy PBNA

In this episode, we unveil Tastewise’s top 8 trend predictions for 2024. Our predictions go beyond the mainstream macro drivers and uncover off-the-beaten-path trend moments that will surprise and delight you. So, get ready to have your taste buds tantalized as we dive deep into the emerging trends that will take center stage in 2024. This episode was taken from a longer webinar format - which you can listen to in full at Tastewise.io Happy holiday season, and as always, let us know what you think!

In this episode, we’re taking a retrospective look at the top consumer trends that dominated the food and beverage scene in 2023. Are these trends here to stay; or will they simply fade away? In 2023, we saw several interesting trends gain popularity, from the rise of food for functional health to the increasing popularity of ingredients that embrace fusion flavors. A few sneak peeks into this episode's topics: Whether you’re a food industry professional or just a curious consumer, this episode is for you. As always, let us know what you think!

In this episode, we’re joined by Jacques Botbol, CMO of Tastewise, to discuss how to evaluate AI vendors in 2024. As AI continues to transform industries, it’s more important than ever to choose the right vendors and partners to help you achieve your organization's goals. Jacques will share his insights on what to look for when evaluating vendors, including their experience, capabilities, and commitment to data privacy. He’ll also provide some questions that you should ask your vendor during the evaluation process. A few sneak peeks into this episode's topics: Whether you’re just starting to explore AI or you’re looking to scale up your existing AI initiatives, this episode is for you. As always, let us know what you think!

This week's episode, cohosted with IFMA in our foodservice + AI series, is all about using AI to build strategic client relationships. How can AI empower foodservice professionals with the knowledge and strategies needed to enhance their client connections and positioning in a competitive market, and what does it mean for your business? We discuss how food manufacturers can leverage data-driven insights into bestsellers to be more responsive and innovative in their offerings. Listen to learn tips on effective time management and client engagement strategies to be more proactive, help your sales teams sell smarter, and ultimately elevate your brand presence in the food and beverage sector. A few sneak peeks into this episode's topics: As always, let us know what you think!

Foodservice marketing professionals and leaders of the quick-service space, this one's for you: our latest session with IFMA, the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association, all about AI in foodservice and what it means for your business. In an era where data-driven decisions are foundational, understanding the impact of AI on the foodservice industry is essential. In today's episode, we cover ways to move beyond traditional menu insights by harnessing the power of AI, offering you a comprehensive view of today's foodservice landscape — and what to do next. We hope you'll walk away with new ideas on how to craft tailored strategies, expand your business relationships, keep your customers at the center, and stay ahead in a competitive market. Check out our latest blog post with the top takeaways from the session!

The end of Q2 and the start of Q3 was a busy time for food & bev conferences in the US. Did you feel like you missed out on a few? Our team was on the ground at this year's IFT First and IFDA's SMart, and spoke to hundreds of people in the industry about what is on their minds. Welcome to this quarter's events recap, where Sam and Ian discuss: What are your biggest takeaways from recent conferences? Let us know at live @ tastewise.io!

Are you placing your consumers at the center of everything you do? The right sources, tools, and practices are crucial for a comprehensive understanding of consumer behavior. Katie Kaylor of Mars Foods joins the pod to discuss how to effectively conduct consumer insights in an ever-changing industry. Highlights include: Are you more of a visual learner? Check out the full webinar, complete with slides.

Where is the food and beverage industry headed into 2024 and beyond? Our team held a special live session all about our industry learnings from Q1's conference roadshow, discussing: Here's the deck we covered in the live session with data + real-world examples on screen. Got a question? Noticed something at a conference that you want to discuss? Shoot us a note at live @ tastewise.io .

This week's episode is a short and sweet repost from our friends at the Food Navigator Podcast, hosted by Flora Southey. Tastewise CEO Alon Chen joined Nick Vadasz ("The Pickle Man") of Vadasz Pickles and Ole Schaumberg of Just Legends to explain what consumers crave when it comes to holistic wellness. Where once healthy diets focused on weight loss alone, today’s consumers want more from their food and drink. Enter holistic nutrition, which aims to enhance people’s wellbeing – whether that be improving sleep, stress, mood or digestion. How are brands tapping into this trend?

We're excited to share a conversation between Sharon Cittone, Edible Planet Ventures CEO and Alon Chen, Tastewise CEO, originally hosted on the Food Tech Junkies podcast. Sharon and Alon explored what democratizing data means in the food and beverage industry, and what impact it can have on our food systems (and consumers!). Want to learn more about how connections really matter for a resilient food system? Check out Sharon's TEDTalk on systemic and inclusive approaches to address climate challenges. Horizontal connections among global and local stakeholders with complementary, not competing, skills and expertise are often missing in food systems work; to make sustainable change, collaboration is the key! Want to join the conversation? Let us know on Linkedin.

Our very own Sam Newman recently joined our friends at The Food Fight Podcast, hosted by EIT Food, to talk about all things food trends in 2023. Special thanks to Matt and Ed for a fascinating conversation! There are many reasons to be positive about food going into 2023, including increased global alignment on meeting sustainability goals, a continuing focus on healthier diets, and the opportunity for activists, entrepreneurs and innovators to make their mark on the food system. As consumers face increasingly tightening budgets, they are looking to make savvy savings. This presents a great opportunity for Long Life Foods, especially alternative protein, dairy and seafood options. Still, we need to actively prioritise the message that ‘clean’ food automatically excludes anything that is processed. As we look to the future of our food systems, the technology we use in other sectors could be utilised to transform the food system. For example, the technology used by NASA to grow crops in space could be used to help us to grow food in harsh environments, increasing our resilience to extreme weather events and climate change. Find the original episode here. If you'd like to learn more about Tastewise's view on the future of food and beverage trends in 2023, check out our full trend report.

On November 16th, Alon chatted with David Shaw, ESG Director, International Zone at Kraft Heinz, about sustainability, what it means for 2023, and the role food and beverage must play. They discussed: We want to hear your thoughts! To continue the conversation on sustainability, write to us at live@tastewise.io, connect to Alon and David on Linkedin, and join us for our next Tastewise Talk online.

When we talk about sustainability in 5 years, what will the focus be? What impact does sustainability have on consumer behavior? What does sustainability mean for business bottom lines? We want to hear your thoughts! To continue the conversation on sustainability, connect with Taylor and Alon on Linkedin, write to us at live@tastewise.io, and join us for our next Tastewise Talk online.

In this second episode of our inflation series, Ron and Miriam take a look at how inflation impacts brands like Pepsi, Coke, Beyond Meat and more across the US - and what brands of all sizes need to know when building strategies to sell into restaurants.

Ron and Miriam explore exactly what inflation means for food prices at restaurants across the US, evaluating insights across chains, geographic locations, and more for their impact on the industry.

Interest in health broadly within food and beverage is going down, but some specific health needs are on the rise. What does this tell us about today's consumers - and what does it mean for the industry? Miriam and Ron take a look at the changing world of healthy food & beverage.

What sauces, condiments, and dressings are consumers dipping into today - and what can we expect from the category in the year ahead? Ron and Miriam explore the top 5 concepts driving sauce trends, and the surprising connection between this category and others