Episode 53

Food Navigator: The Intersection of Health, Sustainability, and Innovation

In this episode of the In With the New, host Avril Tomlin-Hood interviews Deniz Ataman, Deputy Editor for Food Navigator USA, about evolving trends in the food and beverage industry.

39 minutes | Nov. 13, 2024

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In this episode of the In With the New, host Avril Tomlin-Hood interviews Deniz Ataman, Deputy Editor for Food Navigator USA, about evolving trends in the food and beverage industry. They explore the resurgence of frozen foods, the rise of plant-based products, and the growing interest in functional foods. 

Food Navigator USA prides itself on ensuring brands have access to education about the food industry and what companies are doing to reduce food waste. The rise in plant-based food has led to better communication between companies and consumers about ingredients. Brands are becoming more educated on the need for not only sustainable packaging but clear ingredient lists so consumers are always aware of what they are buying.

Discover more about Food Navigator USA’s mission to educate brands about the changing and emerging trends in the food and beverage industry. 

 

Episode Highlights:

1:26 Discussion on standout trends in the food industry

5:40 Canned foods as affordable, sustainable options to reduce food waste.

10:54 The need for better communication about ingredients in food products

12:28 Discussion on brands changing packaging to reflect sustainable practices 

 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

SunOpta: Fueling the Future of Food

23 minutes | Aug. 13, 2025

Stacy Seidel is the head of sustainability at SunOpta, a company that produces over 250 organic or non-GMO certified products and ingredients, delivering supply chain solutions for top brands, retailers, and foodservice providers.

Drizzle Honey: Happy Bees Make Better Honey

18 minutes | Aug. 6, 2025

In this episode of In With the New, Avril Tomlin-Hood interviews Aja Horsley, founder of Drizzle Honey. Aja discusses her transition from environmental science to launching a sustainable honey company.

Mooala: Clean and Simple Plant-Based Beverages

27 minutes | Jul. 23, 2025

In this episode of In With the New, Avril Tomlin-Hood interviews Jeff Richards, founder of Mooala, about his journey from investment banking to creating award-winning organic dairy-free beverages.

Farmer Bob: Transforming Overlooked Berries into Delicious Frozen Treats

21 minutes | Jul. 16, 2025

In this episode of In With the New, Avril Tomlin-Hood speaks with Bob Underwood, known as "Farmer Bob," a third-generation farmer and award-winning agricultural innovator, about his latest creation, Beyond Berries.

Unbun Foods: Radically Honest Baked Goods

31 minutes | Jul. 9, 2025

In this episode of In With the New, host Avril Tomlin-Hood interviews Gus Klemos, founder and COO of Unbun Foods. Gus shares his journey in creating Unbun Foods, which specializes in high-protein, gluten-free baked goods.