Future Food Cast

This episode features John Gates, CEO and co-founder of Nashoba Brook Bakery, as he unravels the closely guarded secrets behind their exceptional sourdough bread. Discover the bakery's unique story, rooted in capturing wild yeast from grapes growing along Nashoba Brook. Delve into the intricate art of sourdough breadmaking, a time-honored tradition that demands patience and precision. Learn how wi...

Discover ingredient sourcing's complexities with Eran Mizrahi, CEO of Ingredient Brothers. They're reshaping the game by delivering top-notch quality while ensuring industry compliance. Eran, a seasoned expert, shares insights on customer-centric approaches, compliance, resilient sourcing, tech integration, and quality assurance. For industry insiders - food business owners, buyers, and suppliers...

David Freed, the Chief Information Officer and Head of Sustainability at MSI Express shares his insights on the transformation of the food industry through digitization and sustainability. He reveals how even small changes can make a monumental impact, highlighting the importance of collaboration and holistic thinking. With half of CPG's growth now driven by sustainable products, David discusses h...

In this episode Rozan Simoni, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary - North America at COFCO International, for a dynamic discussion on contracts, supply chain management, and technology's role in agriculture. COFCO International's rapid global expansion, centered on the US, Canada, and Mexico, offers insights into navigating geopolitical challenges and commodity trading dynamics. Discover how Ame...

In this episode, Paul Bowler, VP at Plum Market, delves into their tech-savvy approach and sustainable sourcing in artisan foods. From a single store in 2007, Plum Market now spans multiple locations, including Miami and airports, optimizing operations with online ordering, Instacart, and heatmap-driven customer insights. They're also dedicated to sustainable sourcing, partnering with local farmer...

Explore candy innovation with Josh Rothstein, Vice President of Sales and Procurement of Redstone Foods, a family business since 1966. From LA garage origins, they've grown into a candy powerhouse, now led by the third generation. With a focus on customer relationships, Redstone represents vendors, utilizing techs like ERP and AI recommendations. They thrived during the pandemic, offering affordab...

In this eye-opening episode featuring Bryce Fluellen, Executive Consultant--Social Equity and Franchise at Everytable. Explore how Everytable, a B-Corp, is reshaping the food industry, making wholesome meals affordable and accessible to all. Discover the fresh, chef-prepared goodness served daily, backed by a commitment to local ingredients. Learn about their innovative pricing model and retail ex...

In this episode, we speak with Vishal Vijay, Director of Strategic Investments at Agrocorp International, who shares valuable insights on how they bring value and traceability to their agri-food products. Discover Agrocorp's core mission of connecting farmers to dining tables worldwide, its expansion into the plant-based protein market, and the exciting debut of the Herbyvore brand. With a focus o...

Check out our latest podcast episode featuring Geoff Alexander, President & CEO of WOW Bao! Discover how they're scaling innovation in the restaurant industry and maintaining customer loyalty through reward programs. Don't miss this fascinating discussion on their growth trajectory, unique rewards program, and exciting new initiatives like hot food vending machines and digital collectibles!

In this episode, we're joined by Tom Simmons, CEO & Founder of The Supplant, as we delve into their revolutionary efforts to tackle food waste and improve nutrition. Explore their use of agricultural sidestreams to combat waste and their innovative ingredient that reduces sugar in food products. Hear about their collaboration with acclaimed chef Thomas Keller and the launch of their consumer packa...

In this episode, Jason Olinik, Vice President of Dining at Continental, as he shares their groundbreaking innovations in the corporate dining service industry. Learn how Continental caters to its customers by offering diverse and healthier food options, resulting in improved employee health and lower insurance costs. Discover their unique approach to menu variety and their Food Your Way Initiative...

In this captivating episode, we speak with Klaus Wittrup, the visionary Founder of Gasoline Grill. Tune in to discover the fascinating journey of Gasoline Grill, from its humble beginnings in an old gas station to becoming a renowned fast food chain in Copenhagen. Learn about their unique approach to quality and sustainability, and get inspired by Klaus' passion for creating the perfect burger. Do...

Tune in to this enlightening episode where we speak with Wing Lam, Owner of Wahoos Fish Taco. Explore the innovative strategies employed by Wahoos Fish Taco in maintaining quality and safety in the restaurant industry. Discover their inspiring efforts during the pandemic, including delivering to first responders and partnering with other companies for "The California Love Drop" initiative. Gain va...

Join us on this inspiring episode as we sit down with David Cote, Co-Founder of LOOP Mission, and delve into their incredible founder's story. From selling bikes to revolutionizing the circular economy, LOOP Mission has successfully transformed excess fruits and vegetables into LOOP juices. Experience their rapid organic growth driven by media coverage and word-of-mouth. Discover how they've becom...

Discover how Urban Growler Brewing Company in Saint Paul, Minnesota is making a big impact with its inclusive approach and mission to bring people together. Join Deb Loch and Jill Pavlak, the visionary founders, as they share their journey in the male-dominated beer industry. Learn about their LBGTQ certification, non-alcoholic beverages, and commitment to excellence. Tune in now to be part of the...

In this episode, we speak with Frank McKinney, COO/Plant Manager at Carolina Ingredients. Discover how innovation, technology, and quality drive their B2B food ingredient and blending operations. From low-sodium sea salt to a wide range of dry ingredients, including yeast extracts, Carolina Ingredients is renowned in the industry. Explore their commitment to serving diverse food manufacturers and...

In this episode, Andrew Redmond, Senior Director of Product Development at Quality Candy LLC, discusses how they offer classic candies and embrace alternative confectionary products. From gluten-free to low glycemic index options, we turn specific requirements into fun opportunities. As a family-owned company, they produce over 25M lbs of candy, ensuring quality and safety with FDA inspections. Th...

In this episode, we dive into the innovative world of Watermelon Market with their Co-Founder and CEO, Omar AlShamsi. Omar shares his background and how he founded Watermelon to provide solutions to the challenges he faced as a cafe owner and supplier while starting up. We explore how Watermelon provides a comprehensive platform for multiple players in the food industry. The platform streamlines t...

In this episode, our guest speaker Ted McDonnell, Business Consultant of Liberty Lifehouse Group talks about his unique background in the spirit distribution industry, including his experience growing up in the liquor business and joining Seagrams in 1986. Ted shares his international perspective and how he started Liberty Lighthouse Group from scratch, helping brands gain international distributi...

In this episode, we talk to Carla King, the Senior Marketing Director of Mary's Gone Crackers, about their sustainability efforts and commitment to quality products. Carla shares Mary's inspiring story, from starting in her kitchen to becoming the largest importer of rice in the US. We discuss their ingredient sourcing, product launches, and what sets Mary's apart in a crowded market. We also expl...

In this podcast episode, we speak with Trevor Self- The marketing Manager, and Rhiannon Hoeweler- the Vice President of Experience & Impact . They discuss their growth, new products, and efforts to achieve B Corp Certification. The team also talks about building inclusivity and engaging the community, particularly women, with their Ascending Women Panel and nature-focused locations. They have give...

In this episode, Nobu Yamanashi, President of Yama Seafood, Inc. Yama Seafood is a family-owned and run business with a worldwide reach for seafood, including sourcing in Japan from the prime market. Yamanashi talks about the journey of the seafood industry, from how his father started the company and also shares the challenges of sourcing, logistics, and weather delays. He highlights how the busi...

In this episode of the podcast, our host Pam Leinmiller talks with Joshua Sanders, VP of Sea Breeze, a fourth-generation family-owned business in the concentrated beverages and syrups industry. They discuss the different aspects of their business, from providing beverage concentrates and syrups to restaurants and bars, to packing syrups like chocolate and caramel in small plastic squeeze bottles....

This episode features Agueda Trujillo, the Head of Marketing at Waterdrop, an Austrian company founded by Henry and Martin Murray, and Kristoff. They created a new category of hydration products called microdrinks in 2016, which has revolutionized the industry. Agueda talks about the evolution of microdrinks into microenergy, microtea, and microlyte, and the company's marketing plan, including par...

The episode features an interview with Newton Hoang, Director of Marketing & IT at 7 Leaves Cafe, who discusses how they optimize customer experience by blending marketing and technology. Hoang shares how the brand has been able to stand out in a crowded market through community involvement, fresh ingredients, and a limited menu that is appreciated by customers for its simplicity. He also explains...