Best C.O.nxt Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 15: Inflation Deflation 1:04:59

24h ago1:04:59

1:04:59

In this episode we look into the rise of secret menus and the fast food influencer, customers fighting back against food prices and farm bill proposal finally hitting the floor. 00:00 – Intro 2:01 – Fast Food Influencers 29:26 – Food Inflation Tipping Point 39:35 – A Farm Bill ProposalBy C.O.nxt

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Bonus Episode: Web Cookies Crumbling 10:44

1d ago10:44

10:44

Google is phasing out third-party digital cookies that track user data. So what does that mean for consumers, advertisers and the media professionals charged with reaching audiences? Charleston Orwig Collective Media Director Amanda Janssen-Egan stops by to shed light on what to expect when the cookies finally crumble.…

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Bonus Episode: A Blind Taste Test of Barbecue Mainstays 26:29

21d ago26:29

26:29

Grilling season is upon us, which means plenty of backyard barbecues. But which brands deliver the most flavor when it comes to some our favorite cookout foods? We conducted a blind taste test among our Charleston Orwig Collective employee-owners so you know what to buy to guarantee your most flavorful festivities.…

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Episode 14: Happy Pod-iversary! 40:05

2M ago40:05

40:05

In our one-year pod-iversary episode, we nibble on Florida’s lab meat ban, leading chicken chains turning to “some antibiotics sometimes” and nutritional updates to the USDA’s WIC package. 00:00 – Celebration! 11:02 – Lab Meat Chopped 20:18 – Chicken Chains’ New Standards 31:06 – WIC updatesBy C.O.nxt

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Episode 13: Earth Month Heroes 48:50

3M ago48:50

48:50

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 3…

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Episode 12: The Ozempic® Factor 1:08:57

3M ago1:08:57

1:08:57

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…

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Episode 011: This Little Piggy 39:52

5M ago39:52

39:52

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…

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Bonus Episode: The Good and (Mostly) Bad of the 2024 Super Bowl Ads 39:35

6M ago39:35

39:35

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.By C.O.nxt

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Episode 010: New Year, New Flavor Trends 1:21:51

6M ago1:21:51

1:21:51

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…

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Episode 009: Ready for Dry January? 41:09

8M ago41:09

41:09

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 endBy C.O.nxt

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Episode 008: Skittle Me This 1:02:12

8M ago1:02:12

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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…

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Bonus Episode: Lucas Sjostrom, Edge Dairy Cooperative 39:16

9M ago39:16

39:16

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 pote…

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Episode 007: Peas, Do Tell 53:57

9M ago53:57

53:57

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…

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Episode 006: Food Insecurity from All Angles 55:38

10M ago55:38

55:38

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…

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Bonus Episode: Scott Marshall, Feeding America 28:01

10M ago28:01

28:01

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.…

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Episode 005: Unpacking a Sustainable Future for Food 54:16

11M ago54:16

54:16

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 …

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Food Innovation A La Carte 48:17

11M ago48:17

48:17

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.…

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Episode 004: Innovation is Delicious 1:26:36

1y ago1:26:36

1:26:36

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.By C.O.nxt

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Episode 003: A Sustainability Smorgasbord 1:02:58

1y ago1:02:58

1:02:58

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.By C.O.nxt

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Episode 002: Climate Smart as the Main Course 1:02:40

1y ago1:02:40

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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.By C.O.nxt

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Episode 001: The First Supper 44:19

1y ago44:19

44:19

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.By C.O.nxt

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Episode 15: Inflation Deflation 1:04:59

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Bonus Episode: Web Cookies Crumbling 10:44

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Bonus Episode: A Blind Taste Test of Barbecue Mainstays 26:29

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Episode 14: Happy Pod-iversary! 40:05

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Episode 13: Earth Month Heroes 48:50

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Episode 12: The Ozempic® Factor 1:08:57

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Episode 011: This Little Piggy 39:52

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Bonus Episode: The Good and (Mostly) Bad of the 2024 Super Bowl Ads 39:35

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Episode 010: New Year, New Flavor Trends 1:21:51

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Episode 009: Ready for Dry January? 41:09

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Episode 008: Skittle Me This 1:02:12

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Bonus Episode: Lucas Sjostrom, Edge Dairy Cooperative 39:16

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Episode 007: Peas, Do Tell 53:57

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Episode 006: Food Insecurity from All Angles 55:38

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Bonus Episode: Scott Marshall, Feeding America 28:01

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Episode 005: Unpacking a Sustainable Future for Food 54:16

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Food Innovation A La Carte 48:17

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Episode 004: Innovation is Delicious 1:26:36

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Episode 003: A Sustainability Smorgasbord 1:02:58

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Episode 002: Climate Smart as the Main Course 1:02:40

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Episode 001: The First Supper 44:19

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