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Presented by Baking & Snack magazine, Since Sliced Bread celebrates the past, present and future of commercial baking. We'll be sharing stories and experiences from the past 100 years of baking and asking the hard questions about how the industry will overcome its latest challenges.

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    • May 21, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 23m AVG DURATION
    • 160 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Since Sliced Bread

    KIND Snacks grounds its brand in a foundation of real food

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 26:04


    In this episode of Since Sliced Bread, EmilyStrobel, vice president, brand marketing for KIND Snacks, explains how consumer insights provide the path for how the company can deliver healthy energy sources that is grounded in real food.

    ‘Since Sliced Bread' takes a bite of the innovative bar category

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 0:55


    Season 22 of Since Sliced Bread dives into the pioneering world of bars, examining product innovation from both industry leaders and savvy startups while uncovering the trends propelling this category forward.

    Bakers balance extended shelf life with clean label demands

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 19:30


    In this episode of Since Sliced Bread, Ben Reusser, innovation center manager, Cain Food Industries, shares the challenges in navigating shelf life extension while achieving a clean label.

    La Brea Bakery rides resurgent sourdough trend

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 20:31


    In this episode of Since Sliced Bread, recorded live at the American Society of Baking's BakingTech conference earlier this year, Chris Prociv, chief commercial officer of La Brea Bakery at Aspire Bakeries, looks to market the benefits of sourdough better.

    Flowers Foods well-positioned for ‘bifurcated' bread consumers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 11:30


    In this episode of Since Sliced Bread, Jessica Wood, vice president, consumer insights at Flowers Foods, speaks to thecompany's broad portfolio and how it serves consumers in today's market and the shifting bread category. 

    Pepperidge Farm expands how consumers eat bread

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 24:08


    In this episode of Since Sliced Bread, Ama Auwarter, vice president, bakery and cookies at Campbell Snacks, shares how the company is reaching consumers, especially Generation Z, and inspiring them to think outside of the box with bakery. Listen to this week's episode to hear more about how Pepperidge Farm is expanding the bread category.

    Changing consumer attitudes shape the future of bread

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 31:42


    In this episode of Since Sliced Bread, Erin Ball, executive director of Grain Foods Foundation, shares a recent study that looked at the attitudes of consumers and how bread manufacturers can learn how the category is being perceived.

    ‘Since Sliced Bread' revisits the bread category

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 1:12


    Season 21 reevaluates the bread category, examining how the pandemic brought bread top-of-mind for consumers and how manufacturers are taking advantage by tapping into new occasions, better-for-you trends, artisan varieties and more.

    Bakers must manage all variables to perfect their pizza

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 24:17


    In the season finale of Since Sliced Bread, Ralf Tschenscher, baking business development manager at Lesaffre, shares how bakers can manage variables such as dough temperature, mixing time, fermentation and more and select the best ingredients to optimize their doughs to create a better dough, a better crust and a better pizza.

    Billy Manzo embraced his roots to make ‘the best frozen pizza in the world'

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 36:32


    In this episode of Since Sliced Bread, Billy Manzo, certified master pizzaiolo and founder of Billy Manzo Pizza, shares his journey crafting the perfect frozen pizza, the challenges he faced along the way and why it was all worth it.

    Baker's Quality threads the needle on quality and cost

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 23:02


    In this episode of Since Sliced Bread, Chris Miller, director of operations for Baker's Quality, shares how it's threading the needle of offering quality crusts customers expect at a price they can afford. Listen to this episode to learn about the company's high-quality crusts and its launch into retail.

    DeIorio Foods sees opportunity amid pizza crust craze

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 23:38


    In this episode of Since Sliced Bread, Jim Viti, vice president of marketing and product development of DeIorio Foods, shares how the company is staying atop the new crust craze in its 100th year of business and how dough manufacturers can learn the trends driving pizza crust innovation and how they can take advantage.

    Palermo's prioritizes value, quality for all pizza consumers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 36:51


    In this episode of Since Sliced Bread, Nick Fallucca, chief product and innovation officer at Palermo's, shares how the company is offering value across all its brands, whether it's a premium Screamin' Sicilian pie or a private label pizza. Listen to hear how Palermo's is satisfying the needs of every pizza consumer.

    Pizza category proving resilient

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 36:14


    Kicking off season 20 of Since Sliced Bread, Sally Lyons Wyatt, global executive vice president and chief advisor for consumer goods and foodservice insights, Circana, shares the latest numbers on the pizza category's performance across frozen, deli and foodservice. Learn how the category can build on its newfound momentum as it bounces back from inflation's impact.

    ‘Since Sliced Bread' covers one of America's favorite pies: the pizza

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 1:17


    Season 20 of Since Sliced Bread explores the pizza category's health and future.

    Bakers find critical labor savings through packaging automation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 32:46


    Dennis Gunnell, president of Formost Fuji, shares how packaging automation is helping bakers get the most out of their labor savings that is needed amidst the industry's workforce challenges.

    Clyde's Donuts deliver more through automation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 23:09


    In this episode of Since Slice Bread, Josh Bickford, president of Clyde's Donuts, shares how the company is delivering better donuts, thanks to its new facility and its investment in automation. 

    Cheryl's Cookies automates while preserving its essence

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 15:06


    In this episode of Since Slice Bread, Brenda Mortenson, director of product development and food scientist at Cheryl's Cookies, shares how the company automated its bakery while maintaining its product quality.

    Baking industry embraces automation, continuous improvement

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 18:40


    In this episode of Since Slice Bread, Akeem Babatunde, senior director of supply chain at The Kroger Co., shares how the industry is embracing automation and a mindset of continuous improvement and how this can influence a bakers' approach for attending next year's IBIE, to be held Sept. 13-17, 2025, in Las Vegas.

    JTM Foods builds a better workforce through automation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 25:06


    In this episode of Since Slice Bread, Monty Pooley, president and chief executive officer of JTM Foods, discusses how automation has boosted employee retention and allowed the bakery to focus on developing a more skilled workforce. Listen to learn how JTM Foods and the industry at large are building better workforces through automation.

    Partnerships key to Richmond Baking's automation success

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 21:32


    In this episode of Since Slice Bread, Bill Quigg, president and chief executive officer of Richmond Baking, shares how strong vendor relationships are key for bakers when working on automation projects.

    ‘Since Sliced Bread' dives into the world of automation in baking

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 1:07


    In this season, hosts Charlotte Atchley, editor of Baking & Snack, and Lucas Cuni-Mertz, associate editor, delve into the growing world of automation, speaking to manufacturers about efficient production tactics, and the importance of technological adaptation.

    Added protein, reduced sugar in snack bars come with challenges

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 22:59


    In this episode of Since Sliced Bread, Ricardo Rodriguez, marketing manager for bakery, snacks and confectionery at Ingredion, explains the approach bar manufacturers can take to add protein, reduce sugar or both in a bakery product.

    Unique Snacks branches out with Puffzels

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 20:51


    In this episode of Since Sliced Bread, Justin Spannuth, vice president and chief operations officer of Unique Snacks, speaks to the re-branding of Unique Snacks and his thoughts on expanding the future of snacking.

    Calbee looks to North America for future growth

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 20:02


    In this episode of Since Sliced Bread, Tim Bateman, president of Calbee America, shares the company's desire to reach North America as the next frontier for its growth. The company is banking on the globalization of consumer palates, nostalgia and the fact these snacks are new and different to Americans to drive sales and interest.

    Chubby Snacks dares to compete

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 22:47


    In this episode of Since Sliced Bread, Dillon Ceglio, founder and chief executive officer of Chubby Snacks, shares how the company has implemented new automation to help meet demand and grow reach as well as launched limited time offerings (LTO) to garner consumer interest.

    Goldfish maintains relevance by going beyond the lunchbox

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 25:04


    In this episode of Since Sliced Bread, Mike Fanelli, senior director, snacks marketing for Goldfish, shares the success Campbell's has seen focusing its efforts on adult consumers with co-branded limited time offerings and even the new potato-based Goldfish Crisps.

    Snack innovation poised for a comeback in 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 29:26


    In this episode of Since Sliced Bread, Sally Lyons Wyatt, global executive vice president and chief advisor, consumer goods and foodservice, Circana, speaks to why she remains optimistic about the state of the snack industry. 

    ‘Since Sliced Bread' offers an inside look at the snack category

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 0:49


    In this season, hosts Charlotte Atchley, editor of Baking & Snack, and Lucas Cuni-Mertz, associate editor, talk to snack manufacturers to dive deep into the evolution of snacking and what's driving new product innovation. From industry leaders to those just getting started, you'll hear what they're seeing and the product launches that are tailored for consumer demand.

    Baking Hall of Fame scoring changes to highlight positive industry impact

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 25:26


    In this episode of Since Sliced Bread, Charlotte Atchley, editor of Baking & Snack, interviewed Rowdy Brixey, president of Brixey Engineering and chair of the Baking Hall of Fame Selection Committee, in a live podcast recording at American Society of Baking's BakingTech to learn more about the changes to the nomination scoring and what makes a great nomination for the Baking Hall of Fame.

    Bundy Baking Solutions honors the baking industry with museum

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 16:50


    In this episode of Since Sliced Bread, Gil Bundy, chief executive officer of Bundy Baking Solutions, shares the importance of the Bundy Baking Museum and what people can expect when they visit.

    Fred Springer finds success in making things happen

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 19:42


    In this episode of Since Sliced Bread, Fred Springer, retired chief executive officer and president of Burford Corp., reflected on why he always said yes to opportunities to serve the industry in this way. 

    Erin Sharp's impact crosses departments and industries

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 27:09


    In this episode of Since Sliced Bread, Sharp shared her unique perspective on the baking industry as a person working across multiple food industries. In addition to bringing experience from the dairy and snack industries, Sharp's career was marked by the many others that she poured into over the years.

    Robert Benton's humble beginnings laid the foundation for success

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 21:10


    In this episode of Since Sliced Bread, Robert Benton, retired executive vice president of network optimization for Flowers Foods, speaks to how working his way up through the ranks led to plant designs and builds that will impact the baking industry for years to come. Listen to this episode to hear the lessons Benton learned over his 40-year career.

    Giancarlo Turano reflects on his family's legacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 12:43


    Listen to this episode of Since Sliced Bread to hear Giancarlo Turano share the not-so-secret way they endured in growing the family business with their pioneering spirit.

    Tim Brown leads with a people-first mentality

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 30:49


    In this episode of Since Sliced Bread, Baking Hall of Famer Tim Brown, chairman of New Horizons Baking Co., reflects on his career, the lessons he learned and how he achieved success. Listen to Brown share his wisdom as well as his thoughts on the future of the baking industry.

    ‘Since Sliced Bread' showcases wisdom from the Baking Hall of Fame

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 1:14


    In season 17 of Since Sliced Bread, respected Baking Hall of Famers pass down a career's worth of wisdom and lessons as they speak with Charlotte Atchley, editor of Baking & Snack, and Lucas Cuni-Mertz, associate editor for Baking & Snack who joins the podcast as co-host in 2024. The new season will premier Feb. 14.

    Bread Bakers Guild of America builds connections and resources

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 23:56


    Josh Allen, founder and owner of Companion Baking Co., reflects on how the Guild helped him grow his business and how he's giving back.

    Justin Spannuth: Sharing best practices strengthens snack industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 22:32


    The COO of Unique Snacks and chair of SNAC International has seen the power the snack industry has as a whole.

    Baking industry balances competition and collaboration

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 22:11


    In this episode of Since Sliced Bread, Chad Larson, vice president and chief operating officer of Mel-O-Cream Donuts, spoke with Charlotte Atchley, editor of Baking & Snack and host of the podcast, about how individuals in the industry balance competition and collaboration. Listen to this episode to hear more about how Mr. Larson has seen the industry come together and how associations like BEMA have helped him expand his own network.

    Bread Man Baking gets a little help from friends scaling up artisan production

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 31:33


    In this episode of Since Sliced Bread, Tasos Katsaounis, founder and CEO of Bread Man Baking, opens up about the advice he received from bakers when facing the challenges of turning his hobby of artisan baking into a business.

    Cordia Harrington reflects on the baking industry as a ‘hidden gem'

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 18:31


    In this episode of Since Sliced Bread, Cordia Harrington, chief executive officer of Crown Bakeries, shares how Craig Olson of Fresh Start Bakeries and Chip Klosterman of Klosterman Baking Co. offered her a wealth of advice and resources when launching her first facility. Listen to hear Ms. Harrington's story as well as her advice to other bakers who are just getting started in the industry.

    ‘Since Sliced Bread' explores how relationships contribute to baking success

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 1:03


    Season 16 of Since Sliced Bread kicks off with Cordia Harrington, chief executive officer of Crown Bakeries, Brentwood, Tenn., and chair of American Bakers Association, emphasizing the importance and gratitude in bakers helping bakers.

    Clean label ingredients help artisan bakers reduce costs, extend shelf life

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 32:44


    In this episode of Since Sliced Bread, Jim Gluhosky, senior technical services manager for Lesaffre, shares how artisan bakers can minimize costs and extend shelf life while maintaining clean label, artisan quality.

    Bakery de France shows what's possible with automation and artisan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 27:28


    In this episode of Since Sliced Bread, Alexander Salameh, chief operating officer of Bakery de France shares how the company has approached automating its process very carefully while still refusing to compromise on the simplicity of its bread. Listen to hear how Bakery de France keeps things simple with its products and looks to automation for a growing artisan bakery.

    Baker's Quality Pizza Crust solves artisan pizza for labor-strapped restaurants

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 19:24


    Listen to this episode of Since Sliced Bread to hear Chris Miller, director of operations for Baker's Quality Pizza Crust, share how the company takes the burden of developing artisan quality pizza crust off the shoulders of pizza restaurants and other foodservice operators.

    Frozen bread program enabled Tom Cat Bakery's nationwide expansion

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 32:09


    In this episode of Since Sliced Bread, Peter Sonenstein, executive vice president and general manager at Tom Cat Bakery, shares how the company has maintained its artisan quality throughout these expansions into new markets. Listen to this episode to hear Mr. Sonenstein share the value of a supportive parent company and how Tom Cat Bakery adapted to a frozen bread program to enable its expansions over the years. 

    Mediterra Bakehouse transforms itself by growing and milling its own wheat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 28:30


    In this episode of Since Sliced Bread, sponsored by Lesaffre, Anthony Ambeliotis, co-owner of Mediterra Bakehouse, shares how the company's unwavering commitment to artisan quality has transformed Mediterra Bakehouse for the better, as well as the challenges it's posed. 

    Artisan bread can be a gateway to carbs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 19:32


    In the opening episode of season 15 of Since Sliced Bread, Jonathan Davis, culinary innovation leader at Aspire Bakeries, shares what he thinks elevates artisan bread. Listen to this episode to learn more about how Mr. Davis thinks artisan bakers can improve their quality and the trends they need to be aware of as the category grows. 

    ‘Since Sliced Bread' dives into the world of artisan baking

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 1:43


    Season 15 uncovers the challenges in meeting demand while maintaining artisan quality.

    Sugar reduction requires collaboration, innovation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 18:23


    Listen to this episode of Since Sliced Bread to hear Eric Shinsato, senior project leader, innovation and technical service for Ingredion, share how to effectively reduce sugar without negatively impacting the finished product. 

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