The Food Files

Food Trends with FAPC: Local Meat

Joel Jackson, meat pilot plant manager at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center, explains the trend of local meat. In this episode of The Food Files, Joel discusses the meat pilot plant operations, production demands and why consumers prefer to buy local meat.

Basic Training: Entrepreneurial Workshop

Andrea Graves, business planning and marketing specialist, explains the Basic Training Workshop hosted by the Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center. In the episode of The Food Files, Andrea describes the resources at FAPC available for food business entrepreneurs.

Food Trends with FAPC: Interactive Foods

Andrea Graves, business planning and marketing specialist at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center, discuses the trend of interactive foods. In this episode of The Food Files, Andrea explains how interactive foods create a creative experience for the consumers.

Food Trends with FAPC: Celebrity Food Collaborations

Erin Johnson, business and marketing client coordinator at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center, explains the trend of celebrity food collaborations and micro-influencers. In this episode of The Food Files, Erin discusses the history of famous food collaborations and how a product can become in high demand.

Food Trends with FAPC: Bubbly Beverages

Chuck Willoughby, business and marketing relations manager at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center, explains the trend of bubbly beverages. In this episode of The Food Files, Chuck discusses the potential of the sparkling water market and how carbonated beverages are on the rise as a sugar-free alternative.

Food Trends with FAPC: Alternative Milks

Darren Scott, food scientist at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center, discuses the food trend of alternative milks. In this episode of The Food Files, Darren explains how the market is large enough to support both milk and dairy-free substitutes.

Rooted in Research - Jaymee Zabienski

Jaymee Zabienski, graduate research assistant, works on improving the palatability of nut butter energy bars at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center. In this episode of The Food Files podcast, Jaymee explains why food production research is important. The goal is to be more efficient while being eco-friendly for the environment.

Rooted in Research - William McGlynn

William McGlynn, horticultural processing specialist, focuses on the health-promotion characteristics and the quality properties of Oklahoma wines at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center. In this episode of The Food Files podcast, William describes the economic potential of the growing industry. The goal is to learn about the history of grape growing and winemaking to expand the limited knowledge base. 

Food Preservation: Canning Foods at Home

William McGlynn, horticultural processing specialist at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center, describes the canning process to prevent spoilage. In this episode of The Food Files, William discusses appropriate types of jars, lids and necessary tools. 

Rooted in Research - Caitlin Karolenko

Caitlin Karolenko, a Ph.D. student, focuses research on validating biltong processes while at the Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center. In this episode of The Food Files podcast, Caitlin explains why she enjoys research in the agriculture industry. The goal is to make a safe product for consumers while helping manufacturers grow.