Rachael Reagan of Kitchen 66 embraces the role of sideline cheerleader for food entrepreneurs. However, there's not a playbook in the game that could prepare anyone for a pandemic. While it undoubtedly there is struggle, there’s also potential for shining spots of progress.
Nurhan Dunford, FAPC Oil/Oilseed Specialist, discusses the confusion about cannabis-based products, which she believes stems from the fact that cannabis refers to a number of plant species.
Courtney Phelps-Talbot of Mountain View Meat Co. discusses how the family business has overcame struggles and challenges and the importance of supporting small, local businesses.
Nurhan Dunford, FAPC oil/oilseed specialist, discusses how each person has a unique network of microorganisms or microbiota, which consist of both beneficial and potentially harmful microbes.
David Moe, food processing consultant, discusses how food wars have resulted in more food choices for everyone and has led to a war to develop competitive and applicable food products.
Nurhan Dunford, FAPC oil/oilseed specialist, discusses how new technologies continue to change consumer experiences and lifestyles and variety, quality and affordability of the foods we consume and the business practices through fierce competition.
David Moe, food processing consultant, reflects over the ever-changing real, less real and perceived practices related to food and food systems over the years, and the one thing that stands out is people still eat.
John Patrick Lopez of Lopez Foods, explains how social media can help organizations, businesses or people communicate important information relating to industry.
Megan Silveira, FAPC communications graduate student, challenges individuals involved in the production and processing of food products to embrace transparency.
David Moe, food processing consultant, talks about his love for eating hot dogs and how he was not surprised when one of his favorites products switched to the "perception first" agenda and jumped on the "uncured" bandwagon.
Mandy Gross, FAPC communications services manager, discusses how companies and businesses can create a social media strategy to help meet business needs.
Dave Moe, food processing consultant, discusses how both Whole Foods and Krispy Kreme filled a void geared toward different demographics and expectations.
Kevin Barker of the University of Oklahoma Housing Food Services discusses how OU Food Services works with local vendors and the criteria they use for local purchases.
Nurhan Dunford, FAPC oil/oilseed specialist, discusses the importance of consumers understanding the content, intended function and potential effects of various categories of edibles available in the market.
