State of the Plate Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:15:41 -0400 https://co-nxt.com/ en-us © 2026 State of the Plate yes ea7a6e3b-eb78-53fb-80f0-d8cc66685e22 codigitalteam@gmail.com C.O.nxt episodic false 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.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) C.O.nxt codigitalteam@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/zdpq9fs3dfgsanafin5ptxgz5soi?.jpg State of the Plate https://co-nxt.com/ Episode 028: Greenfield Robotics Episode 028: Greenfield Robotics Finally! AI-powered robots we can welcome with open arms. Greenfield Robotics Head of Business Development Jared Brown joins us to share how their fleet of AI-based robots is advancing agriculture and helping lead the regenerative revolution by weeding rows, planting cover crops, adding nutrients and more—all without chemicals. 

Learn more about Greenfield Robotics and the groundbreaking work they’re doing at GreenfieldIncorporated.com. 

]]> Finally! AI-powered robots we can welcome with open arms. Greenfield Robotics Head of Business Development Jared Brown joins us to share how their fleet of AI-based robots is advancing agriculture and helping lead the regenerative revolution by weeding rows, planting cover crops, adding nutrients and more—all without chemicals. 

Learn more about Greenfield Robotics and the groundbreaking work they’re doing at GreenfieldIncorporated.com. 

]]> C.O.nxt Buzzsprout-17168545 Thu, 15 May 2025 11:00:00 -0500 1978 full false Episode 027: Crafting a Cannabis Cocktail Revolution Episode 027: Crafting a Cannabis Cocktail Revolution The beverage aisle is getting a buzzworthy upgrade. In this episode of State of the Plate , we sit down with Matt Swanson, co-founder of Drinkin’Buds , the Midwest-based THC beverage brand that's quickly becoming a standout in the functional drinks space. From the agricultural roots of hemp to demystifying Delta-9, Matt walks us through the science, the stigma and the surprising growth of this low-dose, high-impact category. Whether you’re curious about cannabis drinks or exploring what’s next in consumer preferences, this is one conversation you don’t want to miss. 


00:00 Rochelle Ripp Schnadt and Kelli Calkins, Functional Beverages 
19:55 Matt Swanson, Drinkin'Buds 

]]> The beverage aisle is getting a buzzworthy upgrade. In this episode of State of the Plate , we sit down with Matt Swanson, co-founder of Drinkin’Buds , the Midwest-based THC beverage brand that's quickly becoming a standout in the functional drinks space. From the agricultural roots of hemp to demystifying Delta-9, Matt walks us through the science, the stigma and the surprising growth of this low-dose, high-impact category. Whether you’re curious about cannabis drinks or exploring what’s next in consumer preferences, this is one conversation you don’t want to miss. 


00:00 Rochelle Ripp Schnadt and Kelli Calkins, Functional Beverages 
19:55 Matt Swanson, Drinkin'Buds 

]]> C.O.nxt Buzzsprout-17022284 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0500 3727 full false Episode 026: Where’s the Beef … Market? Episode 026: Where’s the Beef … Market? From policy to weather phenomena to industry cycles, there are a lot of factors that impact the U.S. beef market. In this episode of the State of the Plate podcast, Rabobank Senior Analyst of Animal Protein Lance Zimmerman joins us to talk about the state of beef today and tomorrow and what that means for ranchers, restaurants, consumers and all throughout the food value chain.

To visit the RaboResearch report referenced, visit Beefing up: Strategies to shape a stronger US beef industry amid higher prices - Rabobank.

Also, C.O.nxt PR expert Rachael Glaszcz sits down to advise food brands on what they can do to stay prepared for crises and unexpected adversity.

00:00 Lance Zimmerman, State of Beef
57:40 Rachel Glaszcz, How to Prepare for Crisis

]]> From policy to weather phenomena to industry cycles, there are a lot of factors that impact the U.S. beef market. In this episode of the State of the Plate podcast, Rabobank Senior Analyst of Animal Protein Lance Zimmerman joins us to talk about the state of beef today and tomorrow and what that means for ranchers, restaurants, consumers and all throughout the food value chain.

To visit the RaboResearch report referenced, visit Beefing up: Strategies to shape a stronger US beef industry amid higher prices - Rabobank.

Also, C.O.nxt PR expert Rachael Glaszcz sits down to advise food brands on what they can do to stay prepared for crises and unexpected adversity.

00:00 Lance Zimmerman, State of Beef
57:40 Rachel Glaszcz, How to Prepare for Crisis

]]> C.O.nxt Buzzsprout-16892466 Mon, 31 Mar 2025 14:00:00 -0500 5254 full false Bonus Episode: Barons of Beef Tallow Bonus Episode: Barons of Beef Tallow Two of our 2025 Trends Episode predictions come to life in one interview: the rise of beef tallow and the year of women in agriculture. In our latest State of the Plate podcast, we talk to a couple of “mompreneurs” riding the beef tallow wave with their own product line—Farm Wife Tallow. Hear how these wonderful women of agriculture, Katie Carothers, Amanda Kather and their other partners, turned an inspired idea into a successful Farm-to-Table product that they can’t seem to keep in stock.

]]> Two of our 2025 Trends Episode predictions come to life in one interview: the rise of beef tallow and the year of women in agriculture. In our latest State of the Plate podcast, we talk to a couple of “mompreneurs” riding the beef tallow wave with their own product line—Farm Wife Tallow. Hear how these wonderful women of agriculture, Katie Carothers, Amanda Kather and their other partners, turned an inspired idea into a successful Farm-to-Table product that they can’t seem to keep in stock.

]]> C.O.nxt Buzzsprout-16723851 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0600 1899 full false Episode 025: Formerly Twitter Episode 025: Formerly Twitter Is X on the decline? What’s the current word on TikTok? Do Threads and Bluesky have staying power? With so many uncertainties swirling around in the world of social media, we thought it would be a good time to sit down with our all-knowing social media director Kelli Calkins to bring answers to your most pressing questions.

]]> Is X on the decline? What’s the current word on TikTok? Do Threads and Bluesky have staying power? With so many uncertainties swirling around in the world of social media, we thought it would be a good time to sit down with our all-knowing social media director Kelli Calkins to bring answers to your most pressing questions.

]]> C.O.nxt Buzzsprout-16703963 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0600 2397 full false Bonus Episode: Maeve Webster, Menu Matters Bonus Episode: Maeve Webster, Menu Matters We all love to talk about the food trends that are happening. But do we ever take the time to think about why they are happening? Menu Matters President Maeve Webster does. Join this fascinating conversation with a veteran market researcher and expert predictologist (it’s a word don’t bother looking it up) about the human behaviors and mindsets that cause the emergence of hot food trends.

]]> We all love to talk about the food trends that are happening. But do we ever take the time to think about why they are happening? Menu Matters President Maeve Webster does. Join this fascinating conversation with a veteran market researcher and expert predictologist (it’s a word don’t bother looking it up) about the human behaviors and mindsets that cause the emergence of hot food trends.

]]> C.O.nxt Buzzsprout-16562848 Tue, 04 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0600 2261 full false Episode 024: Food Trends … So Hot Right Now Episode 024: Food Trends … So Hot Right Now Everyone’s giving their picks for 2025 food predictions right now, but no one’s doing it like this. Listen in as Brandon and Rochelle give their picks for tastiest emerging food trends, then jump over to the special bonus episode where Menu Matters president and veteran market researcher Maeve Webster takes us even further behind the curtain with insights into the consumer behaviors driving flavor shifts.

]]> Everyone’s giving their picks for 2025 food predictions right now, but no one’s doing it like this. Listen in as Brandon and Rochelle give their picks for tastiest emerging food trends, then jump over to the special bonus episode where Menu Matters president and veteran market researcher Maeve Webster takes us even further behind the curtain with insights into the consumer behaviors driving flavor shifts.

]]> C.O.nxt Buzzsprout-16562845 Tue, 04 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0600 3653 full false Episode 023: Hindsight is 2024 Episode 023: Hindsight is 2024 Back in January, we made a few bold predictions about what 2024 would hold for the food system. In this episode we hold ourselves accountable by taking a look back at the year that was to see if what we said would happen actually happened. Listen in and see what we got right and what we got … almost right. 

]]> Back in January, we made a few bold predictions about what 2024 would hold for the food system. In this episode we hold ourselves accountable by taking a look back at the year that was to see if what we said would happen actually happened. Listen in and see what we got right and what we got … almost right. 

]]> C.O.nxt Buzzsprout-16294473 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0600 3057 year in review, trends, favorite flavors, holidays, food, food system 23 full false Episode 022: Partnering for Dairy Progress Episode 022: Partnering for Dairy Progress As the 2024 Sustainable Ag Summit approaches, we connected with two pioneers helping the food system work together to advance sustainability in the dairy industry. Tune in to hear Lauren Brey, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Sustainability at Farmers for Sustainable Food (FSF), and Holly Jones, Director of Global ESG/Sustainability at Agropur, share how they’re making measurable change, together.

FSF is a collaborative, industry-supported effort to promote and support farmer-led solutions to today’s environmental challenges. Learn more about their work at https://farmersforsustainablefood.com/.

Agropur is a North American dairy cooperative and supplier of products for the industrial, retail and food service sectors. Learn more about them and their initiatives at https://www.agropur.com/us/.

]]> As the 2024 Sustainable Ag Summit approaches, we connected with two pioneers helping the food system work together to advance sustainability in the dairy industry. Tune in to hear Lauren Brey, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Sustainability at Farmers for Sustainable Food (FSF), and Holly Jones, Director of Global ESG/Sustainability at Agropur, share how they’re making measurable change, together.

FSF is a collaborative, industry-supported effort to promote and support farmer-led solutions to today’s environmental challenges. Learn more about their work at https://farmersforsustainablefood.com/.

Agropur is a North American dairy cooperative and supplier of products for the industrial, retail and food service sectors. Learn more about them and their initiatives at https://www.agropur.com/us/.

]]> C.O.nxt Buzzsprout-16099741 Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0600 2253 sustainable agriculture, dairy industry sustainability, climate smart agriculture, sustainable food production, data-driven farming practices 22 full false Episode 21: Best of World Dairy Expo Episode 21: Best of World Dairy Expo World Dairy Expo is THE place to be to experience the latest in dairy tech and innovation. But if you couldn’t make it to Madison, WI, this year, we have you covered. Listen in as we discuss the coolest things we saw at WDE and share interviews with some of the show’s most intriguing innovators. 

Bioret Agri Interview - 12:00
First-Defense Interview – 16:13
Golden Calf Company Interview – 22:26
Merck Animal Health Interview – 28:11
Micro Technologies Interview – 32:28
Novonesis Interview – 38:28
Trans Ova Genetics Interview – 41:36

]]> World Dairy Expo is THE place to be to experience the latest in dairy tech and innovation. But if you couldn’t make it to Madison, WI, this year, we have you covered. Listen in as we discuss the coolest things we saw at WDE and share interviews with some of the show’s most intriguing innovators. 

Bioret Agri Interview - 12:00
First-Defense Interview – 16:13
Golden Calf Company Interview – 22:26
Merck Animal Health Interview – 28:11
Micro Technologies Interview – 32:28
Novonesis Interview – 38:28
Trans Ova Genetics Interview – 41:36

]]> C.O.nxt Buzzsprout-16047764 Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0600 2829 Sustainability, Dairy, Technology, Innovation, Ag Tech, Sustainable Ag, World Dairy Expo, Agriculture, Dairy 21 full false Episode 020: We Got Worms Episode 020: We Got Worms In the next episode of our Environmental Awareness series, we chat with Steve Rowe, Chairman of the Board at BioFiltro, where they’ve introduced a revolutionary, regenerative wastewater filtration system powered by worms, helping dairies, vineyards and all kinds of other food and ag operations significantly reduce their environmental impact. 

]]> In the next episode of our Environmental Awareness series, we chat with Steve Rowe, Chairman of the Board at BioFiltro, where they’ve introduced a revolutionary, regenerative wastewater filtration system powered by worms, helping dairies, vineyards and all kinds of other food and ag operations significantly reduce their environmental impact. 

]]> C.O.nxt Buzzsprout-15943522 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 14:00:00 -0500 1583 Worms, Wastewater treatment, Steve Rowe, BioFiltro, Sustainability, Wine, California, Sustainable Farming, Sustainable Practices, Worm Farm, Worm Filtration 20 full false Episode 19: Eat Beer Episode 19: Eat Beer In our second Environmental Awareness episode, we talk to Dan Kurzrock, Founder and CEO of Upcycled Foods, Inc., about how they’re helping turn spent grains left over from the beer brewing process into tasty treats you can really eat—a revolutionary idea to take a bite out of food waste and food insecurity. Upcycled Foods, Inc., is a pioneer in rescuing and upcycling nutritious grains desugared naturally in the brewing process. Learn more about their process and growing portfolio of products at UpcycledFoods.com.

]]> In our second Environmental Awareness episode, we talk to Dan Kurzrock, Founder and CEO of Upcycled Foods, Inc., about how they’re helping turn spent grains left over from the beer brewing process into tasty treats you can really eat—a revolutionary idea to take a bite out of food waste and food insecurity. Upcycled Foods, Inc., is a pioneer in rescuing and upcycling nutritious grains desugared naturally in the brewing process. Learn more about their process and growing portfolio of products at UpcycledFoods.com.

]]> C.O.nxt Buzzsprout-15864780 Thu, 03 Oct 2024 14:00:00 -0500 1718 upcycled foods, upcycle, Dan Kurzrock, food waste, sustainability, beer 19 full false Episode 018: Corn Utopia Episode 018: Corn Utopia In the first episode of our special Environmental Awareness Month series we talk to Andrea Vanderhoff, Director of Technology and Sustainability at Qore, about how they’re using corn as a sustainable alternative to petroleum in making all kinds of fabric products, from jackets, jeans and everything in between. 

Qore is the Joint Venture between Cargill and HELM and the parent company to Quira, a bio-based 1,4-butanediol (BDO) made from renewable feedstocks that reduces CO2 emissions compared to materials made using fossil-fuel based BDO.

Learn more about Qore at https://www.myqira.com/qira-company

 

]]> In the first episode of our special Environmental Awareness Month series we talk to Andrea Vanderhoff, Director of Technology and Sustainability at Qore, about how they’re using corn as a sustainable alternative to petroleum in making all kinds of fabric products, from jackets, jeans and everything in between. 

Qore is the Joint Venture between Cargill and HELM and the parent company to Quira, a bio-based 1,4-butanediol (BDO) made from renewable feedstocks that reduces CO2 emissions compared to materials made using fossil-fuel based BDO.

Learn more about Qore at https://www.myqira.com/qira-company

 

]]> C.O.nxt Buzzsprout-15762725 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 14:00:00 -0500 1928 Enviromental Awareness Month, Corn, Qora, sustainability, corn fabric, sustainable alternative 18 full false Episode 017: IFT Roundup Episode 017: IFT Roundup If you didn’t get a chance to attend the world’s leading food technology conference, we have you covered. In this episode we cover off on the coolest things we saw at the show and share interviews we had with some of food innovation’s most interesting people. 

 

00:00 – Our IFT Highlights

26:26 – Interview 1, Corny Red Dye: Meghan Jacobs, Global Marketing Director, Givaudan

33:29 – Interview 2, Shroom Boom: Linda May-Zhang, VP Science & Innovation, Blue California

41:35 – Interview 3, Mango Bricks: Adeel Jawed, Business Development Manager, Ingredyum

54:39 – Interview 4, Vertically Integrated Duck: Olivia Tucker, Director of Marketing, Maple Leaf Farms

]]> If you didn’t get a chance to attend the world’s leading food technology conference, we have you covered. In this episode we cover off on the coolest things we saw at the show and share interviews we had with some of food innovation’s most interesting people. 

 

00:00 – Our IFT Highlights

26:26 – Interview 1, Corny Red Dye: Meghan Jacobs, Global Marketing Director, Givaudan

33:29 – Interview 2, Shroom Boom: Linda May-Zhang, VP Science & Innovation, Blue California

41:35 – Interview 3, Mango Bricks: Adeel Jawed, Business Development Manager, Ingredyum

54:39 – Interview 4, Vertically Integrated Duck: Olivia Tucker, Director of Marketing, Maple Leaf Farms

]]> C.O.nxt Buzzsprout-15659033 Wed, 28 Aug 2024 15:00:00 -0500 3674 Food Technology, IFT, Institute of Food Technology, Ingredients, Future of Food, IFT2024, Interviews, Food Coloring, Mango, Duck, Mushroom 17 full false Episode 016: Produce Production Malfunction Episode 016: Produce Production Malfunction In this episode we discuss major supply challenges facing some of our favorite fruits and veggies, the celebrity beverage phenomenon and the curators of the world’s seed vault getting much deserved accolades. Plus, we preview an upcoming special episode on corn cutting into petroleum’s pie. 

00:00 – Intro 
08:48 – Produce Supply Problems 
26:43 – Celebrity Hooch 
39:30 – The World’s Seed Vault 
47:00 – Corn-Based Fabric Preview 

]]> In this episode we discuss major supply challenges facing some of our favorite fruits and veggies, the celebrity beverage phenomenon and the curators of the world’s seed vault getting much deserved accolades. Plus, we preview an upcoming special episode on corn cutting into petroleum’s pie. 

00:00 – Intro 
08:48 – Produce Supply Problems 
26:43 – Celebrity Hooch 
39:30 – The World’s Seed Vault 
47:00 – Corn-Based Fabric Preview 

]]> C.O.nxt Buzzsprout-15545500 Wed, 07 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0500 3257 Produce Shortage, Produce Supply Chain, Celebrity Brands, Celebrity Alcohol, Celebrity Drinks, Beverages, The World's Seed Vault, Corn-based fabric 16 full false Episode 15: Inflation Deflation Episode 15: Inflation Deflation 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 Proposal 

]]> 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 Proposal 

]]> C.O.nxt Buzzsprout-15404103 Fri, 12 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0500 3899 Fast Food, Taco Bell, Cheez-It, Food Inflation, Farm Bill, Inflation, Influencers, Food influencers, agriculture, food system, farm, food prices, economic impact on food 15 full false Bonus Episode: A Blind Taste Test of Barbecue Mainstays Bonus Episode: A Blind Taste Test of Barbecue Mainstays 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.  

]]> 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.  

]]> C.O.nxt Buzzsprout-15352408 Tue, 02 Jul 2024 16:00:00 -0500 1589 State of the Plate, Food System, BBQ, Grill Out, Ketchup, Heinz, Lays, Jays, Chips, Beer, Hamms, Pickles, Burgers, ESOP, Fourth of July, Food Brands, Best Foods, Trending Foods, Rating Foods full false Episode 14: Happy Pod-iversary! Episode 14: Happy Pod-iversary! 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 updates 

]]> 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 updates 

]]> C.O.nxt Buzzsprout-15163587 Thu, 30 May 2024 09:00:00 -0500 2405 Lab Meat, chicken, Chik Fil A, Fast Food, Antibiotics, WIC, Food System, Agriculture, Food Chain 14 full false Episode 13: Earth Month Heroes Episode 13: Earth Month Heroes 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

]]> 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

]]> C.O.nxt Buzzsprout-14935471 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:00:00 -0500 2930 Gen Z, Food Trends, Food System, Climate Smart, Hellmanns Mayo 13 full false Episode 12: The Ozempic® Factor Episode 12: The Ozempic® Factor 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 

]]> 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 

]]> C.O.nxt Buzzsprout-14900307 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0500 4137 Ozempic, super foods, bird flu, hydration, stanley, food system, agriculture, food 12 full false Episode 011: This Little Piggy Episode 011: This Little Piggy 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 

]]> 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 

]]> C.O.nxt Buzzsprout-14632716 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0600 2392 Food System, Agriculture, Food, Farm Bill, Food Label, Food, Farm, Pigs, Pork, Swine, Nostalgia, Proposition 12, nostalgic brands 11 full false Bonus Episode: The Good and (Mostly) Bad of the 2024 Super Bowl Ads Bonus Episode: The Good and (Mostly) Bad of the 2024 Super Bowl Ads 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> C.O.nxt Buzzsprout-14509810 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0600 2375 Superbowl, superbowl food, superbowl commercials, food advertising, superbowl ads full false Episode 010: New Year, New Flavor Trends Episode 010: New Year, New Flavor Trends 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 

]]> 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 

]]> C.O.nxt Buzzsprout-14423475 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 15:00:00 -0600 4911 2024, 2024 Flavor Trends, Food Trends, Flavor Trends, Trending Food, Food, Influencer Ethics, Influencers, Influencer Marketing, Ethical Influencers, Animal Agriculture, Agriculture, Farm, Farm Animal, Social Media Influecers, Climate Change, Climate Chan 10 full false Episode 009: Ready for Dry January? Episode 009: Ready for Dry January? 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 

]]> 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 

]]> C.O.nxt Buzzsprout-14149439 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 14:00:00 -0600 2469 Dry January, Ritual Zero Proof, Apothekary, All the Bitter, NA Spirits, Food Trends, Drink Trends, Mocktails 9 full false Episode 008: Skittle Me This Episode 008: Skittle Me This 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 

]]> 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 

]]> C.O.nxt Buzzsprout-14057986 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0600 3732 Carbon Sense, Food System, Agriculture, Food, Farm Bill, Food Label, Red Dye, California, Federal Milk Order, Milk Order, Holiday Food Trends 8 full false Bonus Episode: Lucas Sjostrom, Edge Dairy Cooperative Bonus Episode: Lucas Sjostrom, Edge Dairy Cooperative 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> C.O.nxt Buzzsprout-13970475 Tue, 14 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0600 2356 Food System, Food, Agriculture, Food Trends, Federal Market Order, Milk, Dairy, Farmers, Farmer, Agribusiness, Edge Dairy Cooperative, Agriculture Policy, Policy, Farm Bill bonus false Episode 007: Peas, Do Tell Episode 007: Peas, Do Tell 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 

]]> 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 

]]> C.O.nxt Buzzsprout-13897728 Thu, 02 Nov 2023 14:00:00 -0500 3237 Farm, Food System, Agriculture, Food, Farm Bill, Food Label, Pea Protein, World Dairy Expo, Women in Ag, Halloween 7 full false Bonus Episode: Scott Marshall, Feeding America Bonus Episode: Scott Marshall, Feeding America 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> C.O.nxt Buzzsprout-13675192 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 16:00:00 -0500 1681 full false Episode 006: Food Insecurity from All Angles Episode 006: Food Insecurity from All Angles 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

]]> 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

]]> C.O.nxt Buzzsprout-13675157 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 16:00:00 -0500 3338 Climate Smart, Arva, Arva Intelligence, Carbon Sense, Food System, Agriculture, Food, Farm Bill, Food Label, Pumpkin Spice 6 full false Food Innovation A La Carte Food Innovation A La Carte 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.

]]> 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.

]]> C.O.nxt Buzzsprout-13458883 Wed, 23 Aug 2023 14:00:00 -0500 2897 Climate Smart, Arva, Arva Intelligence, Carbon Sense, Food System, Agriculture, Food Trends, Social Media, Food, Chef, Trends, Food System Trends bonus false Episode 005: Unpacking a Sustainable Future for Food Episode 005: Unpacking a Sustainable Future for Food 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> C.O.nxt Buzzsprout-13458708 Wed, 23 Aug 2023 14:00:00 -0500 3256 Climate Smart, Arva, Arva Intelligence, Carbon Sense, Food System, Agriculture, Food Trends 5 full false Episode 004: Innovation is Delicious Episode 004: Innovation is Delicious 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.  

]]> 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.  

]]> C.O.nxt Buzzsprout-13295903 Wed, 26 Jul 2023 14:00:00 -0500 5196 Climate Smart, Arva, Arva Intelligence, Carbon Sense, Food System, Agriculture, IFT Expo, Chicago 4 full false Episode 003: A Sustainability Smorgasbord Episode 003: A Sustainability Smorgasbord 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.

]]> 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.

]]> C.O.nxt Buzzsprout-13118024 Tue, 27 Jun 2023 13:00:00 -0500 3778 NASDA, Climate Smart, Climate Change, Food System, Food, Agriculture, Food Trends, TikTok, Social Media, Ranch Ice cream, Space, Mars, Planets 3 full false Episode 002: Climate Smart as the Main Course Episode 002: Climate Smart as the Main Course 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.

]]> 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.

]]> C.O.nxt Buzzsprout-12948438 Tue, 30 May 2023 15:00:00 -0500 3760 Climate Smart, Arva, Arva Intelligence, Carbon Sense, Food System, Agriculture, Sustainable Agriculture, Got Milk, USDA, Agriculture Communications 2 full false Episode 001: The First Supper Episode 001: The First Supper 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.

]]> 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.

]]> https://co-nxt.com/ C.O.nxt Buzzsprout-12768666 Tue, 02 May 2023 10:00:00 -0500 2659 Food System, Farm Bill, Farming, Food 1 full false