EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PART-TIME CONSULTING POSITION The position is comprised of two components: Business development (40%): Increase membership and sponsorshipsDevelop strategic plan to ensure continued viability of ODI Administrative (60%): Provide...

Thank you to all participants, sponsors, and dairy princesses. The 2021 tournament raised $20,000 for the OSU Bodyfelt Dairy Scholarship Endowment. ODI would like to give a special thank you message to Dirk Davis, Greg Younger, and Everfresh Fruit. They have...

In 2021, ODI will be having a virtual conference in Zoom! Below is the proposed program. Hope to see you there! Tuesday April 13 Session Chair: Steve Cettel 10:00   Welcome to ODI 2021 and AM session 10:10   Keynote: ...

VIEW THE RECORDING ON YOUTUBE! Take a few minutes to consider a difficult question: “What do vanilla ice cream and ranch dressing have in common?” Sarah Masoni Director; Product and Process DevelopmentJason Ball; Culinary ManagerMike Adams;...

Consumers are increasingly demanding foods that are “clean label”, which is a trait that lacks legal definition. Previous research indicates that clean label-seeking consumers are interested in foods with short ingredient lists containing simple ingredients....

The conversation on food loss and waste is often focused around what consumers can do to reduce their impact. But food waste is an issue starting at the farm and spanning the value chain. Agri-food companies have a large responsibility and vested interest...