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Welcome to Farm to Fork: The Innovators. Our guest for this episode is Richard Tufton, Vice President of Supply Chain at Pastured Proteins for Regenified, a company committed to advancing regenerative agriculture and protecting it from greenwashing. In this episode, we explore Richard’s expertise in promoting regenerative farming practices to improve soil health and create more sustainable, nutrie...

In this episode, I’m joined by Jayson Berryhill, the co-founder and CEO of Wholechain, a blockchain-based solution for enhancing traceability in supply chains. Jayson’s background in mobile technology and his time working in Indonesia led him to pivot towards solving supply chain visibility challenges, particularly in food and agriculture. Wholechain, under his leadership, is now a key player in t...

In this episode, Loraine Yalch, President of National Accounts at Armada Supply Chain Solutions, joins us to discuss the critical role of transportation and distribution in the food service supply chain. With over 23 years of experience in the industry, Lorraine shares how Armada operates as a 4PL, helping businesses optimize their logistics by managing relationships, enhancing network efficiency,...

In this episode, I sit down with Jonathan Maze, Editor in Chief of Restaurant Business Magazine . Jonathan has been a leading voice in the restaurant industry for nearly two decades, providing deep insights into what's working and what's not. In our conversation, we explore the current state of the consumer, the so-called restaurant recession, the factors driving it, which restaurant brands are th...

Welcome to Farm to Fork: The Innovators ! In today’s episode, we’re joined by Austin, a multi-generational farmer and agritech leader from Royal Family Farming in Royal City, Washington. Austin and his family are leading the charge in sustainable cattle farming, producing beef that is better than carbon neutral. We’ll discuss the essential role of cattle in maintaining healthy soils, the benefits...

Welcome to Farm to Fork: The Innovators ! In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to feature Ben Jacobs, co-founder of Tocabe, a pioneering American Indian eatery, marketplace, and food production company. Ben has dedicated nearly twenty years to building one of the most authentic and innovative Native American food brands in the country. Join us as we delve into the world of Native American cuisine, d...

In this episode of "Farm to Fork: The Innovators," Clifford Pollard, CEO and founder of Cream Co. Meats, shares insights into his company’s focus on sustainable proteins, including beef. As a leader in regional meat processing and distribution, Clifford discusses the state of the protein agricultural industry and the latest advancements in sustainable meat practices. Key topics include the use of...

Welcome to Farm to Fork: The Innovators. Today, we’re excited to host Stephanie Passacaglia, who serves as a board member for Sea Pact—an initiative focused on seafood sustainability—and as the Outreach and Development Manager at JJ McDonnell & Co. Inc., a prominent wholesale seafood distributor with extensive experience in the industry. Stephanie’s deep knowledge will guide our discussion tod...

Welcome to Farm to Fork: The Innovators. In today's special bonus episode, we explore Off Premise Revenue and Food Service from our latest Datum FS Advisors webinar. This topic is crucial given the current restaurant recession. We're joined by Datum FS advisors Andy Raabe and Tom Healey. In this episode, we delve into key best practices for boosting restaurant sales off-premise and the resulting i...

In this exciting podcast episode, we have an eye-opening chat with Angela Fields, a Senior Consumer Safety Officer at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), about her fascinating role and the agency's crucial mission.  Angela shares her journey and passion for food safety, along with her love for travel and outdoor adventures. We dive into the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and its Rule 204...

Welcome to Farm to Fork Innovators! Today, we have the pleasure of hosting Russ Gold, a veteran cattle rancher from rural Oklahoma with 60 years of experience. Russ has played a pivotal role in producing some of the finest premium beef in the world. In our discussion, we delve into several important topics, including an overview of the cattle industry from calf to plate, the major challenges the i...

In today’s episode, Ian Navarro, founder of Navarro Culinary Connection, shares his journey from distribution roles to establishing his own food service brokerage in Denver, Colorado. Ian explains the concept of food brokerage as a fractional sales team aiding brands in navigating the food service industry.  Highlighting the importance of storytelling, building relationships, and leveraging techno...

Join us as we sit down with Kim Spalding, CEO of Cheetah Technologies and a visionary transforming the food supply chain through technology.  Starting as a Texas girl with a love for wine and music, Kim shares her fascinating transition from running a winery to pioneering product innovation at Starbucks, and later, enhancing shipping security with blockchain at TradeLens. Kim's tenure at Google sh...

In this episode of Farm to Fork: The Innovators, we sit down with Debi Gann, Vice President, of Marketing and Business Development at ARMADA Supply Chain Solutions to explore the critical role of data and technology in the food service supply chain.  With almost a decade in the supply chain industry, Debi shares her background and ARMADA's focus on innovation, including predictive analytics and wa...

Welcome back to another episode of Farm to Fork: The Innovators . This monthly webinar episode is especially geared toward those sprouting new food service ventures or who consider the industry second nature.  Today we are joined by esteemed industry veterans Jeff Abramson, Brendan Clarke, and James Kennedy as light is shed through the lens of the three key players in the supply chain: Supplies, D...

In this episode of Farm to Fork: The Innovators, we are joined by seasoned tech entrepreneur Mani Kulasooriya, who has spent the last decade dissecting the kinship between the foodservice industry and technology.   With a laid groundwork in building Fintech payment systems at Citibank and Yahoo to co-founding CAKE, a restaurant technology startup acquired by Sysco, Mani engages us in a captivating...

In this episode of "Farm to Fork: The Innovators," host David Maloni interviews Jeffrey Amoscato, the Senior Vice President of Supply Chain and Menu Innovation at Shake Shack.  Jeff shares his journey from culinary school to his current role, highlighting the importance of understanding the source and quality of ingredients. He discusses the unique blend of culinary expertise and supply chain mana...

Welcome back to another installment of Farm to Fork: The Innovators. This special webinar episode is especially geared toward those sprouting new food service ventures or who consider the industry second nature.  In this episode, David Maloni discusses the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) 204, also known as the food traceability rule. He is joined by experts Angela Fields, Richard Buttner, Bra...

Welcome back to the show! Today's guest innovator is Michael Lukianoff, seasoned restaurant revenue and analytics manager and current CEO and Founder of SignalFlare.ai by Extropy 360.  In this episode, Mike offers a data buffet that emphasizes understanding and adapting to economic shifts in the general food service industry. He shares his insights on leveraging data for high-impact decisions and...

Welcome back to the show! Today's guest innovator is Kristi Kingery, a powerhouse in supply chain management. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Kristi is currently the Senior Vice President of Supply Chain at Tropical Smoothie Cafe and the chair of the National Restaurant Association Supply Chain Expert Exchange.  In this episode, Kristi delves into the intricacies of managing the...

In this episode of Farm to Fork: The Innovators, we have the pleasure of speaking with Linda Dunn, Faculty Director and Assistant Professor for the Supply Chain Management Master's Program at Georgetown University.  Leveraging on Linda's seventeen-year wealth of experience at HMSHost, our conversation delves into the evolution of supply chain management education and its critical role in today's b...

Welcome back to another installment of Farm to Fork: The Innovators. This special webinar episode is especially geared toward those sprouting new food service ventures or who consider the industry second nature.  Our carefully selected Datum FS panel of seasoned experts: Scott Schmitz, Keith Aderkin, Thomas Healey, and Charlie Lousignont render sound and sage advice from the perspective of the dis...

Today, I have the opportunity to welcome Michael Halen, a Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Restaurant & Foodservice Analyst who researches and publishes analyses of over eighteen publicly traded restaurant companies as well as the major foodservice distributors.  In this episode, Mike gives us a rundown of the state of the consumer market as we also explore the differences between franchised and...

Welcome back to another episode of Farm to Fork: The Innovators. Our guest for today is Rich Wolverton, a current Datum FS advisor who served as former VP of category management at Food Services of America and led their merchandising integration into US foods.  Tapping into Rich’s 40+ years wealth of knowledge in food sales and merchandising leadership, we explore the intricacies of food service d...

In Today’s episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Brandon Tammaro, Vice President of Strategic Growth at Wow Bao. Brandon shares his early career at C.H. Robinson and The Kraft Heinz Company, emphasizing the importance of efficient freight management and mastery of supply chain coordination in the food service industry.  Exploring the company's journey from brick-and-mortar locations to ghos...