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Jason Villano, Global Head of Strategy, CPG, Tredence Inc.: https://www.tredence.com/ Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonvillano/ How will AI disrupt the CPG industry? Former Coke executive, Jason Villano joins me to discuss how AI, when integrated and in harmony with customer data, will transform the decision matrix across the spectrum of decisions in the supply chai...

Matt Kovacs, President, Blaze PR: http://www.blazepr.com/ Connect with Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjkovacs/ Lifestyle Brands that want a bigger bite out of the market partner with Matt and his team at Blaze PR. Blaze is no ordinary PR firm. Winners of every major award, Blaze understands how to help brands cut through the noise. Matt joins me to discuss Blaze PR and much more...

Brion Cimino, Chief Revenue Officer at Outer Aisle: https://www.outeraislegourmet.com/ Connect with Brion on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brioncimino/ Every great brand has "four pillars" that create a foundation to build on and scale. Brion gives his best advice on how to spot a winner in the CPG space.  Discover Outer Aisle Purpose and Mission What's next for Outer Aisle The Four Pillar...

Rehan Khanzada, Founder Let Us Nudge: https://letusnudge.com/ Connect with Rehan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rehan-khanzada-35878a6/ You arrive at a hot and trendy restaurant with a reservation for 8 PM, but the hostess can't seat your party. The restaurant is packed, and no one is leaving. Sound familiar? "Necessity is the father of invention." Rehan had a flash of inspiration while...

Tom Martin, VP Sales Borden Dairies: https://www.bordendairy.com/ Connect with Tom on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-martin-4a066541/ Milk from cows is a declining category. Sugar is the enemy today and with declining cereal sales, milk sales are slumping. Tom Martin's experience and success at Pepsico, driving revenue across several different categories makes him the perfect executive...

Linda Pouliot, CEO and Founder Dishcraft Robotics: https://dishcraft.com/ Connect with Linda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robolinda/ Pioneering the reuse industry is a heavy lift. The disposable economy created a massive problem spanning land-fills to oceans. Dishcraft has a vision and Linda joins me to discuss the industry, her company, and the challenges that lie ahead. Launching an...

Matt Prindiville, CEO and Chief Solutioneer at Upstream: https://upstreamsolutions.org/ Connect with Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-prindiville-6234a041/ Matt and his solutioneers are finding practical ways to shift from single-use to reuse. They are the pioneers in the Reuse Service Economy.  In this episode, Matt Prindiville lays out the business case for reuse, but he doesn'...

Joe Koran aka "Joey Da Fish" VP Sales Forever Oceans: https://www.foreveroceans.com/ Connect with Joe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-koran-6852a59/ Forever Oceans is on a mission to create a sustainable protein to feed the world.  Joe Koran was born for this role. Come with me as I take a "deep dive" into the underwater world of aquafarming.  In this episode, Joe Koran, aptly known a...

Jody Boyman, Co-Founder, and Chief Purpose Officer, Hungry Planet. https://www.hungryplanetfoods.com/ Connect with Jody on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodyboyman/ Jody Boyman and her brother Todd are among the original founding members of the Plant-Based Food Association which now boasts over 250 member companies.  Discover the driving force behind this mission-based company to feed the...

Lorne Zweig, VP Sales Sleeman Breweries https://www.sleemanbreweries.ca/ Connect with Lorne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorne-zweig-50ab446/ Can you get enough beer? That's a rhetorical question folks! I had North into Canada to discover the North American Bad-Boys of Beer, Sleeman Breweries. Selling and distribution strategies are different in Canada compared to the US.  Lorne is an...

Michael Marquess, CEO Mother Road Brewing Company https://www.motherroadbeer.com/ Connect with Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-marquess-3633a71aa/ How many home brewers take the next step and turn their hobby/passion into a regional phenomenon? There is a huge draft beer uprising in America. Wanna ride the wave, then this is your episode. In this week's episode, Michael sh...

Filip Keuppens, VP Global Sales, The Pickle Juice Company. https://picklepower.com/ Connect with Filip on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fkeuppens/ Ultra-endurance athletes suffering from cramps want a quick fix. Function over form - or in this case, flavor, is the name of the game. Welcome to the world of "Acute Hyper-Functional" products. In this week's episode, Filip and I share an unedi...

Nancy Brooks, VP Sysco Foodservice Division: https://www.sysco.com/ Connect with Nancy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-schwartz-brooks-71266541/ The pandemic changed foodservice supply chains and labor markets.  The executive leadership team at Sysco redefined its mission and purpose to serve the community at large, and Nancy Brooks embodies this spirit of service and leadership in...

Thomas O'Gara, VP Culinary, Tessemae's Connect with Thomas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasogara77/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dmvcheftravels/ In this week's episode, food and restaurant expert Tom O'Gara joins me on the podcast. Tom has the distinction of being my first chef and VP of Culinary to join the show. He earned his chops at Marriott International and he brings h...

Eric Skae, CEO, Carbone Fine Food https://carbonefinefood.com/ Connect with Eric on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-skae-7712b017/ Across all CPG categories, the "premiumization" trend is transforming ho-hum brands into big winners throughout the value chain in what Eric calls the WIIFM mindset (What's In It For Me). In this week's episode, CPG expert Eric Skae offers his best advice to...

Jeff Dorr, President, Arrowstream. https://www.arrowstream.com/ Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jedorr/ Food supply chains are data-rich but how do you know if a critical decision needs to be made? Too much data is chaos.  Jeff understands how supply chain teams work and has turned "chaos into order" allowing decision-makers to act on what is important. Selling SaaS solu...

Stephanie Stuckey, CEO,  Stuckey's Corporation https://stuckeys.com/,   https://www.instagram.com/stuckeys_pecans/, https://www.facebook.com/StuckeysCorporation , https://www.pinterest.com/stuckeys_pecans/ Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniestuckey/ Nostalgic Brands are on the rise as consumers seek to rekindle memories from their childhood. Stuckey's holds a...

Stephanie Adkinson VP Sales, Beef Division, JBS: https://jbsfoodsgroup.com/ Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-adkinson-3415024/ Awarded Progressive Grocer's Top Women in Grocery 2021: https://progressivegrocer.com/2021-top-women-grocery-unprecedented-success THEME:  How to Build a Brand  In this episode you will learn: Trends in Beef  How to build a brand -...

Jason Kidwell, VP Sales, Troegs Brewery: https://troegs.com/ connect with Jason https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-kidwell-864b1b1 Tony's favorite beer: https://troegs.com/beer/troegenator/ Troeg's is located in Hershey, Pennsylvania. THEME:  Sales and distribution strategies of an insanely popular brewery In this episode you will learn: Craft beer industry  Growth trends Being authentic Culture is...

Mike Fierro, VP Sales Smarties Candy Company  https://www.facebook.com/Smarties, https://www.instagram.com/smarties/ https://www.smarties.com/ Smarties is the iconic 71-year-old candy brand with over 125 SKU's to choose from. It's family-owned and run by the three granddaughters. Connect with Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-fierro-90140146/ Mike is responsible for all sales activities globa...

Neil Donahue, SVP Sales Compass Group North America  https://www.compassgroupcareers.com/ and https://www.compass-usa.com/ Compass is the largest foodservice company in the US with over $20 billion in annual revenue serving restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more. Connect with Neil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neildonahue/ Neil is responsible for a $400 million...

David Piza VP Global Sales Westrock Coffee Company: https://westrockcoffee.com/ Connect with David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidpiza/ David is the global coffee ambassador representing 1 million farmers into a global supply chain delivering beans to more than 500 roasters. Westrock is a purpose-driven, mission-based company. Discover the world of coffee, farming, trends, and the challenges fa...

Tessa Norton Bicard, VP Marketing at Trifecta, Inc. https://www.trifectanutrition.com/ Connect with Tessa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessa-norton-bicard-415b3a4b/ Tessa isn't shy and pulls no punches - you have to be bold and take a strong stand with your brand. Will your ideal customer recognize "this is the brand for me?" As a self-professing marketing and data-nerd, Tessa geeks out on discove...

Sara Mader, CEO Palouse Brand https://www.palousebrand.com/ A family-forward farm in Washington State run by a former silicon valley professional  Palouse Brand's meteoric domestic growth simultaneously crashed Amazon's commercial delivery platform and the United States Postal Service  Value Bombs: Food transparency Sustainability VS Certifies organic The effect of international tariffs on the Ag...

Nicole Sopko, VP Upton's Naturals. Board President, Plant-Based Food Association - https://www.plantbasedfoods.org/ Discover why 300+ companies representing $7 billion in annual sales joined together Which industry is lobbying against the PBFA? Hint: they wear big hats and cowboy boots The PBF industry is evolving in two directions - both are good How does the PBFA support its members? Advice for...