Food Rx Programs: A Prescription for Success at Retailer?

Mushrooms: Healthy on the Plate, Gentle on the Planet: DYK researchers have called mushrooms “one of the most sustainably produced foods in the United States?” The mighty mushroom is both healthy on the plate and gentle on the planet. In today’s episode of Lost in the Supermarket, Phil Lempert interviews Heather Harter from the Mushroom Council and Gale Ferranto, lifelong mushroom grower from Buona Foods, to get a behind the scenes look at mushroom’s unique growing process and discuss their sustainability. by Lost in the Supermarket

13 min listen

Hy-Vee Sets Pace in Retail Health and Wellness: An Interview with Leadership: Hy-Vee was the first company to name a Vice President of Retail Dietetics, and recently created a Group Vice President role overseeing health markets. In this podcast, hear from Elisa Sloss, RD, Group Vice President of Health Markets, and Stacey Loftus, RD, LD, and Julie McMillin, RD, LD, Assistant Vice Presidents, Retail Dietetics on how the company is setting the pace in retail health and wellness, what drives company support of programming, and how leaders like them find work-life balance in the high-pressure retail environment. Hosted by Annette Maggi, MS, RDN, LD, FAND, Executive Director of the Retail Dietitians Business Alliance. by Lost in the Supermarket

27 min listen

There's an Apple for that!: On this version of Lost In The Supermarket, Phil Lempert interviews Brianna Shales from Stemilt and Chef Ethan Stowell where they discuss apples. by Lost in the Supermarket

16 min listen

Popchips Founder Moves into Plant Based: A chat with Keith Belling, Founder of popchips on his latest venture into the plant based world - the challenges and the rewards of creating new food products in today's grocery stores. by Lost in the Supermarket

19 min listen

Phil Lempert interviews Phil Kafarakis at the Fancy Food show: Phil Lempert sits down with SFA President Phil Kafarakis to discuss the success of the Specialty Food Association's 2019 Winter Fancy Food Show. by Lost in the Supermarket

9 min listen

Managing Food Intolerances while Grocery Shopping: Today’s topic is about food intolerance, an issue that impacts about 20% of people around the globe. Kate Scarlata, MPH, RDN, LDN is a registered, licensed dietitian with a nutrition consultation business in Medway, Massachusetts. She has 30 years’ experience providing nutrition consultation to patients with irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease and inflammatory bowel disease. Ms. Scarlata is considered a global expert in the low FODMAP diet and food intolerance. She is an invited speaker to numerous conferences in the US and abroad. Kate is a New York Times Best Selling author for her co-authored book, 21 Day Tummy Diet, author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Eating Well with IBS and co-author of The low FODMAP Diet Step by Step. Ms. Scarlata earned her B.S. in Nutrition from Simmons College in Boston, Massachusetts and her MPH at the University of Massachusetts. She was awarded the Outstanding Dietitian of the Year by the Massa by Lost in the Supermarket

23 min listen

Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner: What brings in more dollars than any other item in the grocery store?* Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. In this edition of Lost in the Supermarket, Phil Lempert speaks with Bridget Wasser, Executive Director, Meat Science & Supply Chain Outreach at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff. Bridget talks about today’s beef demand, why grocers feature beef in circulars and apps (hint: it drives total store sales) and the hot topic of plant-based meat substitutes. *IRI Panel Data, All Outlets, 52 weeks ending 1/6/19, Market Basket Study, February 2019. by Lost in the Supermarket

22 min listen

Putting Juice Back on the Aisle: During these uncertain times, shopper interest in making healthy choices at the grocery store is heightened as is their focus on shelf-stable products. One hundred percent juice is a nutrient-dense drink and a popular pantry or refrigerator staple with a long shelf life. Research shows drinking 100% juice is a cost-effective way to meet fruit and vegetable goals, while also delivering significant nutrients and improving diet quality. Nonetheless, many misperceptions exist about 100% fruit juice's role in eating habits, and its impact on overall health including body composition and weight. What does the science really say? During this podcast, Diane Welland, MS, RD, and Director of Nutrition Communication for Juice Products Association will address common consumer myths and why it’s time to recommend shoppers but juice back on the table. Presenter Bio: Diane Welland, is a registered dietitian and Director of Nutrition Communications for Kellen C by Lost in the Supermarket

16 min listen

Food Rx Programs: A Prescription for Success at Retailer?: Food prescription programs are a growing trend across the retail industry, promoting produce through partnerships with health care and non-profit organizations. During this podcast, Jillian Griffith MSPH, RDN, LDN, In-store Nutritionist at Giant and Lorena Kaplen, RDN, LDN, West Regional Dietitian for H-E-B will discuss their retailers’ experiences with food prescription programs. Hosted by RDBA Executive Director Annette Maggi, MS, RDN, LD, FAND, topics discussed will include funding strategies and partnerships, retail logistics for program implementation, scalability and longevity of programs, and the value of food Rx programs. by Lost in the Supermarket

31 min listen

A Transparent Harvest – Sourcing U.S. soybeans for Tofu Production: Almost half of U.S. land is devoted to farming, and soybeans are the largest crop grown on U.S. soil, surpassing corn for the very first time. As the demand for clean labels and clean ingredients sourced from the U.S. continues to rise, transparency in food and farming is no longer optional, it’s expected. Follow along as we discuss full transparency in soybean production, practices and the creation of soy-based products, like tofu. by Lost in the Supermarket

9 min listen

A Fresh Perspective on Dinner: All industries have experienced change at a breakneck pace throughout the past decade. Digital technology has changed the way Americans live, shop and eat. Food may seem impenetrable to these forces — no matter what, people still need to eat. Join us as we speak with Tara-Ann Dugan, Director of Consumer & Marketplace Insights at National Pork Board on food trends. Tara has held roles at McDonald’s Corporate and IRI, working with Tyson, and will be sharing NPB’s new foundational research study executed amongst thousands of consumers uncovering key usage behaviors, attitudes and drivers when getting dinner on the table. You’ll hear about: · Changing consumer needs · 9 dinner occasions identified in the new Dinner at Home in America Research · What contributes to the dinner choices Americans make · What shopping habits are leading to those choices · How has plant-based impacted the pork category · Perceptions of by Lost in the Supermarket

29 min listen

Communicating Health & Wellness in Non-foods Categories: As the leading wellness experts in grocery, retail dietitians are now being charged with expanding health & wellness guidance to non-food categories. But for many of us, giving advice on better choices in health & beauty care, supplements, and even pet food can be challenging. In this podcast, Monica Amburn, MS, RD, LDN, Sr. Director of Health & Wellness with healthyAisles® will discuss the biggest wellness trends in these non-food categories, and how dietitians can best address these trends, responsibly, with shoppers. As a companion to the podcast, this list of resources provides more information about controversial ingredients in non-food categories:US Government ResourcesToxtown: Environmental Health Concerns and Toxic Chemicals Where You Live, Work and PlayCDC National Biomonitoring ProgramFDA Cosmetic Products and Ingredients Special Interest GroupsEnvironmental Working Group Skin Deep Cosmetics DatabaseCampaign by Lost in the Supermarket

19 min listen

Halla Offers Personalized Grocery Curation and Prediction: Technology, technology technology. It's all that the grocery industry is thinking about. How to increase efficiencies better than the shopper experience and create bigger basket size today. My guest is Spencer Price co-founder and CEO of Halla. Halla is the taste intelligence company and creator of the only human preference engine that's designed for grocery. Its tastes intelligence uses AI to redefine personalization and to predict what individual shoppers will actually want to buy next in real time. by Lost in the Supermarket

23 min listen

What To Expect In Grocery Stores This Thanksgiving: Today its all about Thanksgiving – and what we can expect to find in our grocery stores and what we will be serving during this year’s very unconventional celebration of our foods. With me to figure out the 2020 version of Thanksgiving is, Stephanie Schultz, MSM, RDN, CD, who is leading the charge among those changing what it means to be a dietitian in a grocery company. ... In her first five years with Festival Foods, Schultz built a traditional retail dietitian program and took on food safety and regulatory management. She was the first winner of the Retail Dietitians Business Alliance RD of the Year Award, and frankly just one of the smartest and nicest people I know. by Lost in the Supermarket

17 min listen

TAKE A HEALTHY STAND™ AND THE PRODUCE DEPARTMENT IS NATURE’S PHARMACY™: Grocery shoppers have more on their plates than ever. They’re time-pressed and focused on convenience and health for their families. They’re also looking for simple solutions and sustainability AND they don’t want to give up great taste. During this podcast, registered dietitian nutritionist Megan Roosevelt, founder and CEO of Healthy Grocery Girl®, and John Chamberlain, Vice President of Marketing at Limoneira, introduce you to “Take a Healthy Stand.” This program is designed to assist retailers in meeting all these shopper needs. This fast-paced podcast also addresses produce as nature’s pharmacy. www.limoneira.com by Lost in the Supermarket

26 min listen

Today’s Nutrition Challenges: The majority of today’s consumers are seeking healthy foods, but many admit that finding healthful options is difficult. During this podcast, Brian Hannigan, Sr. Marketing Director of Innovation Strategy at PepsiCo and Jessica Jones, MS, RDN, CDE, from Food Heaven Made Easy, discuss the current state of nutrition and unique challenges for consumers in today’s food landscape. Discussion includes how dietitians and the food industry can learn from each other, function-forward and plant-based food trends, and the future of food. by Lost in the Supermarket

38 min listen

Emerging Science for the First 1,000 Days: Knowledge Gaps and RD Opportunities: According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the most active period of neurologic development occurs in the first 1,000 days of life. For the first time, the 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans will consider neurocognitive health and development through all life stages as well as comprehensive dietary guidance for women during pregnancy and infants and toddlers under 2 years of age. As the body of science grows, the critical nature of key nutrients during the first 1,000 days will become an area of increasing importance for health professionals to address. However, despite this exciting momentum, research reveals a concerning knowledge gap amongst key practitioners, obstetricians, and pediatricians as well as mothers when it comes to key nutrients such as choline and lutein. The objective of this podcast is to explore the cutting-edge science on diet and neurocognition for the first 1,000 and address by Lost in the Supermarket

16 min listen

Bumble Bee's New Seafood Sustainability Initiative: June is World Oceans Month, a global movement to call on world leaders to protect 30% of our blue planet by 2030 – a focus on conservation and sustainability. Jan Tharp, the CEO of the Bumble Bee Seafood Company joins me to discuss their leadership and how seafood sustainability is evolving. by Lost in the Supermarket

12 min listen

How a New Apple is Born: Rave®, Jazz®, Cosmic Crisp® - you’ve probably noticed the rise in creative names (and flavors) arriving in supermarkets to shake up the apple category. But, do you know how a new apple is born? From patents and propagation to countless tests and trials, learn all about how a new apple is born in this episode of Lost in the Supermarket! Rob Blakey, R&D Manager at Stemilt Rob is the research and development manager for Stemilt, a family-owned company and leading grower-packer-shipper of apples, pears, cherries, stone fruits, and organics. Originally from South Africa, Rob earned his PhD in avocado post-harvest physiology. He worked at Westfalia Fruit in South Africa and in the UK as a horticultural researcher in avocados, before moving to Washington State in 2016. At Stemilt, Rob manages R&D activities and new variety programs. Brianna Shales, Senior Marketing Manager at Stemilt Brianna is the senior marketing manger at Stemilt. She joined Stemilt’s marke by Lost in the Supermarket

21 min listen

Everything You Need to Know About High Vitamin D Mushrooms: On today's episode Phil interviews Vitamin D is critical to your overall health and is a major contributor to the immune system. And while receiving the right amount of vitamin D comes with a fair share of benefits, a lack of this important nutrient can mean bad things for your customers. At Monterey Mushrooms, we expose our “high vitamin D” mushrooms to a precise wavelength of ultraviolet light within the UV spectrum. Naturally occurring ergosterol (previtamin-D) within the mushrooms is converted to ergocalciferol (vitamin D2) once exposed to UV light. Monterey Mushrooms high vitamin D mushrooms provide 400 IUs (10 mcg) which is 50% DV per serving. A serving is about 5 medium mushrooms - so eating just 10 mushrooms a day gives you 100% of FDA’s daily value recommendation of vitamin D. Cooking with mushrooms specially labeled “High Vitamin D” is one of the easiest ways to add this important vitamin to your customer’s by Lost in the Supermarket

21 min listen

Honing Media Skills for Retail RDs: Speaker: Mary Ellen Phipps Mary Ellen is the founder and registered dietitian behind Milk and Honey Nutrition. Mary Ellen has been living with type 1 diabetes since she was five years old, and she knows firsthand the impact food has on how we think, feel, act and move. She strives to make food easy and fun again for people with type 1 diabetes and other autoimmune conditions; and uses both her professional expertise and personal experience to reduce stress and fear around food, and help people find joy in the kitchen again. Mary Ellen is also a contributing writer, recipe developer and content expert for several leading health and wellness organizations. And you can find her frequently on local Houston-area TV stations educating audiences on food, nutrition, and joyful eating. Overview: In this episode, Phil interviews media expert, Mary Ellen Phipps, MS, RDN of @milknhoneynutrition. They give expert advice for retail RDs on how to improve their on- by Lost in the Supermarket

21 min listen

What The Grocery World Looks Like Post-Covid: In today's episode Phil interviews Nick Nikitas, CEO and co-founder of Rosie. Rosie is a locally focused e-commerce company where shoppers can find and discover anything they might want to buy from local stores. by Lost in the Supermarket

14 min listen

The Farming & Manufacturing of Flaxseed & How to Get a New Product On Shelf: In this episode, Phil interviews, sisters and co-founders, Mary Ekman and Julie Faber of Manitoba Milling Company. Mary and Julie share more about their family flaxseed company, the farming and manufacturing of flaxseed, plus advice for retail RDs in getting new products on store shelves. by Lost in the Supermarket

18 min listen

Aquaculture Expands to Brooklyn and Can Change the Way we Eat: Today, we're gonna talk about the future. We're gonna talk about indoor farming. We're gonna talk about aquaculture. And with me is Jason Green, the CEO and co-founder of Upward Farms based in Brooklyn, New York, and a breakthrough vertical farming company who brings whole ecosystems into controlled environmental agriculture, through aquaponic farming of leafy greens, fish, and a robust and beneficial microbiome. Back in 2013, Jason and his partners started upward farms. They were the only large scale vertical farm that offers locally grown, washed, and ready to eat USDA certified organic leaf greens and best aquaculture practices, certified fish upward farm grows and packs superior quality microgreens that are bursting with delicious flavor and nutrients that are best selling products at whole foods. by Lost in the Supermarket

17 min listen

A Company That Offers Fresh Healthier Foods Can Be A Success: Mike Wystrach is co-founder and CEO of Freshly, a weekly subscription service delivering healthy and fully prepared meals directly to customers’ doorsteps. •Freshly is a weekly subscription service delivering fresh, chef-cooked meals that can be heated and served in 3 minutes directly to customers' doors. All that is needed is a microwave, fork and plate to get a satisfying lunch or dinner on the table. •Between August 2019 and summer 2020 the company grew from delivering 600,000 weekly meals in the U.S. to well over 1 million •In April 2020, the company launched Freshly for Business •In October 2020 the company was acquired by Nestle for up to $1.5 billion – Nestle had already been an investor •Customers can get meals as cheap as $8.49 per meal by Lost in the Supermarket

12 min listen

Nice Cream Ice Cream: SupermarketGuru and RDBA CEO interviews co-founders and best friends Hannah Hong and Mollie Cha from Must Love, a modern-day non-dairy ice cream brand. by Lost in the Supermarket

17 min listen

Thoughts From A Food Product Developer: Adam Melonas is the Founder & CEO of Chew, a food innovation lab that boldly redefines what is possible in the world of packaged food and drink by creating products that are delicious, nutritious, sustainable, profitable, and scalable. Through his work and “anything is possible” mindset, Adam and the team partner with the world’s largest food and beverage manufacturers to overcome barriers to innovation by creating game-changing snack food and beverage items. by Lost in the Supermarket

16 min listen

Decarbonization and Farming: Decarbonization is key when it comes to combating climate change, and agriculture plays a major role in it. To support farmers in driving sustainability across the entire value chain, Bayer collaborates with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Bushel in Project Carbonview – a data solution that will help ethanol producers in the United States report, analyze and assess their end-to-end supply chain carbon footprint. This new solution marks the latest development by Bayer – who is working to build a portfolio of farmer-facing programs to complement our existing Bayer Carbon Initiative, a program which incentivizes the adoption of climate-smart practices, creating new revenue streams for growers who use technology to keep carbon in the soil – and out of the atmosphere.. Join Max Dougherty- Carbon Business Development Lead for Bayer- Crop Science as he chats carbon, farming, and what this could mean for the value chain. by Lost in the Supermarket

11 min listen

AI Comes To Fresh: My guest today is Matt Schwartz , the CEO and co-founder of Afresh, an AI technology company, that builds solutions specifically for the complexity of fresh food to radically reduce food waste. One of our nation's biggest problems and multiply groceries profitability, and make fresh nutrient dense food accessible for everyone. He started Afresh, because his deep experience working in food led them to believe that improving the food system is our single best path to improving human and environmental health. by Lost in the Supermarket

17 min listen

Regenerative Farming and Your Food Future: Today, we're going to talk about regenerative farming, which is a rehabilitative approach to agriculture that focuses on top soil regeneration, improving the water cycle enhancing ecosystem services, increasing resilience to climate change and strengthening the health and vitality of farm soil with me is the CEO co-founder of Nutrition for Longevity, Jennifer Maynard. Jennifer worked in the biotech and pharmaceutical specialty medicine areas for over 20 years. After putting two decades of her passion into changing people's lives through modern medicine, she felt her knowledge and experience would be better served focusing on food as medicine. The term that we hear a lot of these days, even though progress has been made with medicine, the battle with chronic illness is being lost. In order to address this, she founded greeter greens or regenerative organic farm as the first step to bring this movement front and center and to help foc by Lost in the Supermarket

16 min listen

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