State of the Plate
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Food and agriculture impact every life on this planet, every single day. And keeping the food chain moving from farm to fork is big business. Join food and ag communications experts and industry advocates Brandon Miller and Rochelle Schnadt once a month as they chat about some of the leading stories from throughout the food chain impacting the business behind feeding the world—from innovation and legislation to market trends and consumer insights. Brought to you by C.O.nxt, a marketing and communications agency.
Location:
United States
Description:
Food and agriculture impact every life on this planet, every single day. And keeping the food chain moving from farm to fork is big business. Join food and ag communications experts and industry advocates Brandon Miller and Rochelle Schnadt once a month as they chat about some of the leading stories from throughout the food chain impacting the business behind feeding the world—from innovation and legislation to market trends and consumer insights. Brought to you by C.O.nxt, a marketing and communications agency.
Language:
English
Email:
codigitalteam@gmail.com
Episodes
Episode 13: Earth Month Heroes
4/22/2024
In this episode we chat about a proposal for more Climate Smart money, reveal the food trends that Gen Z is biting into, celebrate Earth Month by giving props to some food and ag sustainability leaders and comment on the latest Hellmann’s hijinks.
00:00 – Intro
06:30 – Climate Smart Update
11:57 – Gen Z Food Trends
22:22 – Celebrating Earth Month
37:43 – Hellmann’s Clickbait
Duration:00:48:50
Episode 12: The Ozempic® Factor
4/16/2024
In this episode we dig into the impact of Ozempic®-like drugs on the food market, interview an expert about a fascinating super-grain, cover off on the latest bird flu threat and dive into the gen-z hydration craze.
00:00 – Intro
9:20 – The Ozempic® Impact
23:18 – Sorghum the Super-grain
42:22 – The Bird Flu
50:20 – The Hydration Craze
Duration:01:08:57
Episode 011: This Little Piggy
3/5/2024
In this episode we talk about the impact of Proposition 12 on the pork industry and consumer market, how the new nostalgia flavor trend takes us back to tastier times, and the movement toward a breakfast-less existence.
00:00 – Intro
05:20 – Proposition 12
17:30 – Nostalgia Flavor Trend
28:33 – Bypassing Breakfast
Duration:00:39:52
Bonus Episode: The Good and (Mostly) Bad of the 2024 Super Bowl Ads
2/15/2024
C.O.nxt Associate Creative Director Michael Bleach joins Brandon and Rochelle to talk about the best and worst food and beverage commercials in this year’s big game.
Duration:00:39:35
Episode 010: New Year, New Flavor Trends
2/1/2024
In the first episode of the new year, we talk to David Banks of Bell Flavors and Fragrances about the hottest flavor trends of 2024, discuss ethical standards for social influencers and get fired up animal ag’s place in the climate change debate.
00:00 – Intro
02:18 – 2024 Flavor Trends
46:44 – Influencer Ethics
1:10:16 – Attack on Animal Ag
Duration:01:21:51
Episode 009: Ready for Dry January?
12/14/2023
In this lighthearted holiday episode, we take a break from some of the more pressing food biz news to prepare for Dry January with facts about the low-to-no beverage trend and taste-testing some of the hottest non-alcoholic products on the shelf.
00:00The fun begins and continues to the end
Duration:00:41:09
Episode 008: Skittle Me This
11/29/2023
In this episode we dig into California’s cancellation of the red Skittle, serve up highlights from our Federal Milk Order conversation with Lucas Sjostrom and banter about the hottest 2023 holiday food trends.
00:00 Intro
02:55 California Ingredient Bans
22:19 Federal Milk Order Convo Highlights
49:05 Holiday Food Trends
Duration:01:02:12
Bonus Episode: Lucas Sjostrom, Edge Dairy Cooperative
11/14/2023
Due to the timeliness of this conversation, we’re not waiting for the full episode to get this content in your ears. Lucas Sjostrom, a managing director of Edge Dairy Cooperative, shares his insight on the Federal Market Order discussions as it relates to milk and other perishable U.S. commodities, while intersecting with the new Farm Bill and potential government shut down.
Duration:00:39:16
Episode 007: Peas, Do Tell
11/2/2023
In this episode we dish out takes on the struggling U.S. pea protein market, have roundup discussions on the Women in Ag panel and World Dairy Expo, discuss the Halloween sugarflation phenomenon and countdown America’s least favorite candies.
00:00 Intro
04:02 Pea Protein Market at Risk
11:33 World Dairy Expo Recap
28:56 Women in Ag Follow-up
40:48 Halloween Sugarflation
Duration:00:53:57
Episode 006: Food Insecurity from All Angles
9/27/2023
In this episode we serve up the latest update on the Farm Bill, chat about the latest label innovations helping to reduce food waste and talk with Amy Tranzillo about how her company, Agrofresh, is leading the charge to keep fresh produce fresher for longer. And because ‘tis the season, we’ll get into some pumpkin spice fun facts.
00:00 Intro
02:50 Farm Bill Update
09:26 Food Label Innovation
16:52 Amy Tranzillo Interview
36:47 Pumpkin Spice Fun Facts
Duration:00:55:38
Bonus Episode: Scott Marshall, Feeding America
9/27/2023
We’re back with another bonus episode with a super-interesting person doing super-important work. Scott Marshall, Vice President of Development and Communications at Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, joins us to talk about the impact of food insecurity in our own backyards and the amazing work they do to keep food on people’s tables.
Duration:00:28:01
Episode 005: Unpacking a Sustainable Future for Food
8/23/2023
In this episode we discuss back-to-school food programs in the Farm Bill, have a magical conversation with a food innovation wizard, unpack sustainable food packaging and countdown the top foods that’ll be hardest to find in the rest of 2023. Stick around for our 'a la carte' episode with Chef Mike to hear additional insights into the dynamic food industry.
Duration:00:54:16
Food Innovation A La Carte
8/23/2023
In this full interview with Chef Mike Haracz, Corporate Chef and Culinary Development Lead at Foodology by Univar Solutions, Chef Mike unveils his strategies for keeping up with dynamic food trends. From the surge of climate-conscious choices to deciphering consumer desires, Chef Mike shares how he stays ahead in an ever-evolving landscape.
Duration:00:48:17
Episode 004: Innovation is Delicious
7/26/2023
In this episode we share what we learned at the IFT FIRST expo in Chicago and talk about the latest in Climate-Smart hiring, meat labels and a new innovation that’s part soybean, part pig.
Duration:01:26:36
Episode 003: A Sustainability Smorgasbord
6/27/2023
In this episode we chat with NASDA CEO Ted McKinney about the future of food and achieving measurable sustainability, discuss a future that features a food-filled Mars, provide an update in the latest meat labeling legislation and taste test some truly horrifying social media food trends.
Duration:01:02:58
Episode 002: Climate Smart as the Main Course
5/30/2023
In this episode we come at Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities from all angles, including which food and ag companies are teaming up, how innovation is making partnerships easier and one partnership that’s saving the rice supply, featuring special guest Jay McEntire, CEO of Arva Intelligence.
Duration:01:02:40
Episode 001: The First Supper
5/2/2023
The State of the Plate podcast kicks off with rousing discussions around what food and ag organizations are looking for from the Farm Bill, how the beef market is trending, poultry gene editing technology and one new way AI is reshaping food industry research.
Duration:00:44:19