The Food Files

In this episode, Dr. Darren Scott and FAPC business specialist Andrea Graves break down what food processors and value-added businesses should prepare for in 2026—from regulatory and labeling changes to formulation updates and shifting consumer expectations. They also preview new opportunities and expanded support coming from FAPC in the year ahead.

What’s in a Name? Standards of Identity in Food Processing
One wrong word on a label can get your product pulled off the shelf. In this episode of The Food Files, host Darren Scott talks with Dr. William McGlynn about the official rules that define what we can call foods like milk, peanut butter, and ice cream. They unpack real-world labeling battles, student projects, and how evolving standards are shaping the future of food innovation.

Arlette Sanchez Santos, graduate research assistant, is under supervision of Dr. Ravi Jadeja at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center. In this episode of The Food Files, Arlette discusses how FAPC has helped her complete her masters and further her education of food safety through a partnership with Mexico and OSU.

Harleigh Moore, graduate research assistant, is under supervision of Dr. Ravi Jadeja at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center. In this episode of The Food Files, Harleigh explains how her research on the food safety throughout the harvesting of Bison within the Osage Nation.

Sitong He, graduate research assistant, is under supervision of Dr. Peter Muriana at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center. In this episode of The Food Files, Sitong reveals how a food microbiology course solidified her path towards a future of research of bacteria and lactate acid in a multitude of dairy products.

Destiny Hamilton, graduate research assistant, is under supervision of Dr. Ravi Jadeja at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center. In this episode of The Food Files, Destiny discloses her work with clients on improving their HACCP plan and how FAPC has supported and helped further her knowledge.

Kavya Gavia, graduate research assistant, is under supervision of Dr. Peter Muriana at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center. In this episode of The Food Files, Kavya shares FAPC’s role on her research on bacteria from related sources of swine feed.

Anam Fatima, graduate research assistant, is under supervision of Dr. Peter Muriana at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center. In this episode of The Food Files, Anam discloses her USDA funded research of probiotics increased ability and functionality in various samples of ready to eat food products.

Chuck Willoughby, business and marketing relations manager, contributes to project management at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center. In this episode of The Food Files, Chuck highlights the advancements and changes made to the Research Symposium in the last few years and the overall impact of the Research Symposium on the food industry.

William McGlynn, horticultural processing specialist, focuses on extension and technical support at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center. In this episode of The Food Files, William discloses how the Produce Safety Alliance Training Workshop educates the produces for the benefits of the consumer, with risk recognition and more.