The Food Intelligence Podcast is a show from Tastewise, where we talk to innovators and leaders in the food and beverage industry to learn how they grow brands and build amazing businesses. Our mission with this show is to share valuable advice with other Go-To-Market professionals in the food industry and learn as much as we can in the process.
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Flavor Chase: The Trends We're Watching in 2025
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49:27In this episode, we’re sharing insights from our 2025 Trend Report, where we break down the key shifts in consumer behavior, ingredient innovation, and market dynamics that will shape the food and beverage industry in the year ahead. You’ll hear data-backed insights and real-world examples designed to help you plan smarter for 2025—whether you're f…
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Smart Flavors: How B2B ingredient providers can leverage AI for success with Peter Losee, Bluegrass Ingredients
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37:39How are ingredient innovations shaping the future of food? In this episode, Lee talks with Peter Losee, VP Marketing at Bluegrass Ingredients, about the latest advancements in ingredient technology. Peter shares practical insights on developing unique, market-ready products and how ingredient innovation can create new opportunities for product deve…
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2025 Vision: Top Foodservice Trends Shaping Away-from-Home with Sam Newman and Miriam Aniel Oved
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49:51What’s next for foodservice? Our 2025 foodservice predictions episode is here! In this episode, Miriam sits down with Sam Newman, Tastewise’s Director of Strategic Accounts and a foodservice expert, to unpack key trends shaping the industry’s future. From emerging consumer behaviors to game-changing technologies and mindset shifts, Sam and Miriam u…
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How Butterball Uses AI to Drive Growth: Insights from Steve Canale, SVP Butterball
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19:50What role does AI play in driving growth for food brands? In this episode, Steve Canale, SVP at Butterball, shares how the company uses artificial intelligence to understand consumers, streamline operations, and improve marketing efforts. Through real-world examples, Steve offers a practical look at how AI can create meaningful impact in the food i…
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Insights Unbottled: The New Brand Manager Playbook with Nitzan Aviv
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55:47How is AI changing the way brand managers work? In this episode, we sit down with Nitzan Aviv, former Coca-Cola brand manager, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping marketing and innovation. Nitzan breaks down real-world examples and shares practical tips for using AI to streamline your workflow, connect with customers, and stay ahead…
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Foodservice Trends in 2024 (UK, US, and Australia)
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38:13In today’s episode, I’m joined by Tastewise’s head of Content, Wesley Allan to discuss Foodservice trends we’ve been tracking in 2024 across the US, UK and Australia. We break down what consumer needs are fueling the emergence of cuisines, what items on menu are showing the greatest price inflation, and a surprising new condiment that might be the …
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Plant-Powered Brand Loyalty with Shingly Lee
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34:19In 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!…
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Understanding Generative AI with Pete Huang
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35:46In 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 devel…
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From Strategy to Sip: How Pepsi turns Insights into Action
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29:32In 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 …
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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 …
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What 2023's top food trends mean for 2024?
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22:42In 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 embra…
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What to consider when budgeting for AI in 2024
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24:49In 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, …
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Optimizing Client Connections With AI in Foodservice
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38:00This 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 …
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Navigating the phone-to-table era: AI-powered insights for foodservice
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55:05Foodservice 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 foodserv…
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Quarterly recap: What's been going on at recent trade shows and conferences?
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28:28The 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: majo…
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Consumer Insights Best Practices | Katie Kaylor, Global CMI Foresight, Mars Food
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32:16Are 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: The clear benefits of using …
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State of the Industry: What did we learn from Q1's F&B conferences?
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37:53Where 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: Top trends we're noticing in the industry; Biggest takeaways from sessions, fireside chats, and more; The role AI is playing right now; Opportunities for better collabo…
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The 'holistic nutrition' opportunity in food & beverage | Tastewise, Vadasz, and Just Legends
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21:01This 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 los…
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What does it mean to democratize data in food? | Alon Chen, Tastewise CEO & Sharon Cittone, Edible Planet Ventures CEO
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43:52We'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 abou…
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What's on the Menu? Food Trends for 2023 with EIT Foods "The Food Fight Podcast"
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56:04Our 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 conti…
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Tastewise Talks - Sustainability and the F&B Industry with David Shaw, Kraft Heinz
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42:00On 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: When we talk about sustainability in 5 years, what will the focus be? What's the role of Big Food in creating a food and beverage industry that's hea…
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Tastewise Talks - Sustainability and your Bottom Line with Taylor Sokol, Impossible Foods
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46:48When 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 [email protected], and join …
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US inflation part II: What does it mean for brands selling to restaurants?
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41:26In 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.By Tastewise
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Inflation hits foodservice, and everyone wants to know: what does it mean for my brand?
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37:57Ron 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.By Tastewise
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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.By Tastewise
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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 othersBy Tastewise
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Miriam and Ron introduce a primer on complex world of alternative dairy, and what to expect from the category in the coming months.By Tastewise
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Introduction to Australian Food and Beverage: What Trends are Noteworthy for 2022?
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27:32Welcome to the land down under - where food and beverage trends have their own, unique character. What can brands expect from Australian food & bev in 2022?By Tastewise
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State of food service: how decisions are made in a changing industry with Niv Saar
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42:38Food service has been through a heck of a lot in the last 2 years, from restaurants to distributors to manufacturers, and everyone in between. These changes have prompted a lot of changes on the plate - and behind the scenes. How are decisions made in today's industry? Food service sales expert Niv Saar joins Miriam to walk through different challe…
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Mind the gap: using menu data to identify and close missing revenue opportunities
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33:45It's food service sales month! How can restaurants and their partners look at menu data to create more profitable relationships - and tastier dishes for their customers? Miriam and Ron take a look at how menu gaps reveal missing revenue opportunities.By Tastewise
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Which US cities hold the biggest delivery opportunities?
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44:19Delivery is bigger - and better - than ever. How can delivery trends dictate strategy for restaurants and distributors? Miriam and Ron explore this question through delivery trends in and across US cities.By Tastewise
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Top 7 UK Food and Beverage Trends to Watch in 2022
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46:37In this week's episode, Ron and Miriam turn their attention across the pond to the UK's dynamic and rich food and beverage scene. What trends will make the most impact in the UK in 2022?By Tastewise
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Part 2: What are the Top US F&B Trends for 2022?
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49:35Welcome to Season 2 of the pod! What flavor, health, and sustainability trends do you need to know about in 2022? Ron and Miriam cover the food & beverage trends worth watching in the new year in part 2 of this special 2 part series.By Tastewise
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Part 1: What are the Top US F&B Trends for 2022?
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46:29Welcome to Season 2 of the pod! What flavor, health, and sustainability trends do you need to know about in 2022? Ron and Miriam cover the food & beverage trends worth watching in the new year in part 1 of this special 2 part series.By Tastewise
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When it comes to evaluating trends, how can you best understand the context? Miriam and Ron explore some of today's top consumer needs, and how they perform through takeout vs. home cooking.By Tastewise
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The F&B industry's digital transformation with Amy Hilman, Tastewise Customer Success
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15:48Amy Hilman joins the pod to discuss the digital transformation across food and beverage new product, marketing campaign, and sales strategy development.By Tastewise
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Let them eat cake: top 5 cake trends in the US for back to school
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32:08What are the top cake trends this fall, and how can marketers, new product developers, and more take advantage of these trends this season?By Tastewise
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Miriam and Ron dive into the 3 consumer need trends you need to know about for fall, 2021.By Tastewise
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Why personalized nutrition is the future for CPGs | Rachel Yarcony, CEO @ myAir
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43:37Welcoming Rachel Yarconi from myAir to the pod! Rachel has incredible insights into the world of personalized nutrition and how CPGs can leverage this space for a positive impact on the world, consumers' lives, and of course - the business.By Tastewise
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How to use data in food & beverage NPD, marketing, and sales
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32:06Everyone's talking about AI, digital transformation, and the power/promise of data - but what does that actually mean for food and beverage industry stakeholders?By Tastewise
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What are consumers looking for in plant-based alternatives? | Miriam Aniel, Head of Content @ Tastewise
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36:05Plant-based meat alternatives are a big deal. In this episode, we cover what consumers look for in the alt meat market - and most importantly, why! Want to read the full Tastewise market report on alt proteins? Get your free copy here: https://reports.tastewise.io/hubfs/Q3%20Market%20Report%20Alternative%20Proteins.pdf…
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How Redefine Meat captures the "New Meat" opportunity | Eshchar Ben-Shitrit, CEO @ Redefine Meat
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42:33Welcoming Redefine Meat CEO Eshchar Ben Shitrit to the pod! Eshchar shares his experience of alternative proteins, and the ethos behind Redefine Meat's industry-changing work.By Tastewise
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How startups are seizing the $14B alternative protein opportunity | Aviv Oren, Good Food Institute
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31:43Welcoming Aviv Oren from the Good Food Institute (GFI) to the pod! Aviv discuss the huge opportunity alternative proteins present the food and beverage industry, and what stakeholders need to do about it.By Tastewise
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A primer on alternative protein | Miriam Aniel, Head of Content @ Tastewise
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31:29What makes meat, "meat"? And what constitutes an *alternative* to meat? Miriam walks us through the interesting world of alternative proteins, and what they mean for the market.By Tastewise
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Carrot cakes and seasonal trends | Miriam Aniel, Head of Content @ Tastewise
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26:10How can you understand the role seasonality plays in the life cycle of a trend? Miriam uses carrot cake - and other delicious dishes - to discuss how best to leverage seasonality to your advantage.By Tastewise
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How to tell the difference between a fad and a trend | Miriam Aniel, Head of Content @ Tastewise
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35:49We hear the word "trending" a lot in our industry, but what actually constitutes a trend? How can you tell if something is here to stay, or just a 'flash in the pan'? Miriam and Ron talk about the difference between a fad and a trend, and how businesses can use data on trends to their advantage.By Tastewise
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From Nostalgia to Sustainability - consumer motivations are crucial | Miriam Aniel, Head of Content @ Tastewise
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35:02Consumer motivations are at the root of every single successful product, dish, or trend. How can businesses understand what motivates consumers?By Tastewise
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How AI impacts the F&B Industry | Alon Chen, CEO & Co-founder @ Tastewise
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42:23Welcoming Tastewise CEO and co-founder Alon Chen to the pod! Alon and Ron discuss the role AI plays in today's F&B industry - and what to expect in the future.By Tastewise
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How to introduce unique flavors to new markets | Rachel Waynberg, meal innovation @ Freshly
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54:57Welcoming Rachel Waynberg from Freshly to the pod! Rachel and Ron discuss how to strike the balance between familiarity and trying something new in today's dynamic flavor landscape - especially as consumers become more aware of (and open to!) global flavors.By Tastewise
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What does an executive chef do? | Einav Gefen, Exec Chef @ Unilever
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54:47Welcoming Einav Gefen, Executive Chef at Unilever, to the pod! Einav and Ron discuss the ins-and-outs of being an executive chef, and how understanding what is *actually* on consumer plates is crucial.By Tastewise
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