Podcasts about The Fresh Market

While many founders chase the latest trends, Yannis Ouzounopoulos saw opportunity in an overlooked $4 billion category – and struck breakfast gold. Yannis is the founder and CEO of Olyra, a fast-growing brand of organic breakfast bars and biscuits inspired by his family's fifth-generation flour milling business in Greece. Launched in 2017, Olyra was born from Yannis' conviction that the U.S. breakfast bar aisle – vast but stagnant – was ripe for disruption. His solution: better-for-you products made with ancient grains, authentic ingredients and significantly less sugar. That vision proved prescient. Today, Olyra's products can be found in thousands of retail locations across the U.S., including Whole Foods, Sprouts, Harris Teeter and The Fresh Market. In this episode, Yannis shares the origin story behind Olyra and how both free and paid data sources helped shape the brand's overall business approach, including product development, shelf strategy and consumer messaging. He also dives into why he prioritizes long-term thinking, the importance of staying close to the customer, and the ongoing process of refining taste and brand positioning. Show notes: 0:25: Yannis Ouzounopoulos, Founder & CEO, Olyra –  Yannis shares his journey from Greece to New York City, detailing the early challenges of selling to independent retailers and his eventual strategic pivot to focus on larger retail chains. He explains how Olyra began as a diversification effort within his family's heritage business, ultimately evolving into a brand designed to fill a white space in the $4 billion breakfast and snack bar category. Drawing on free and low-cost market data, Yannis crafted a more informed strategy, learning from early missteps—such as overly ambitious velocity projections. He emphasizes that product development is a continuous process, shaped by layered consumer feedback used to fine-tune taste, texture, and packaging. Yannis also describes how Olyra's brand messaging evolved to highlight clearer nutritional benefits in response to shifting consumer preferences. He credits Charles Coristine of LesserEvil with inspiring his commitment to long-term brand building and a relentless focus on taste excellence. Brands in this episode: Olyra, Belvita, RXBAR, Nature's Bakery, Nutrigrain, LesserEvil

Send us a textIn this episode of the What's Happening MoCo Podcst, we talk to father and son Potato Chip business duo Gary and Brian Edell. When Gary Edell started making homemade potato chips for his son Brian's baseball team gatherings in 2009, he never imagined those crispy, thin-sliced snacks would eventually become a thriving business competing against industry giants.From an operation that once produced 20 pounds of potatoes in two hours in Gary's kitchen, they now process 2,000 pounds per hour and can be found in over 950 stores including Giant, Wegmans, and Fresh Market.Gary's advice to fathers everywhere: support your children's passions, even when they differ from your own. 

It's time to level up our produce game! There are few things more disappointing than biting into a floury apple, or cutting open a bruised avocado... if only we knew what mango to choose based on skin spots, or how to best store pears so they ripen perfectly…That, friends, is the mission of our next guest, Thanh ‘The Fruit Nerd' Truong.He's put a modern spin on the traditional fruiterer, using his growing social media profile to share entertaining tips on choosing, storing and prepping fruit and veg.  Thanh wants consumers to have the best possible eating experience without playing ‘Russian Roulette' with our produce.He understands that an elevated flavour experience is not only good for us, it benefits the whole horticulture supply chain - leading to a healthier population and planet.Thanh's knack for storytelling and passion for enjoying fresh produce is absolutely infectious.  Join Oli at the dawn wholesale fruit and vegetable market in Melbourne to discover how this second-generation fruiterer operates.  Takeaways As we've commodified fruit and vegetables we've lost the experience of the fruitererSocial media is an effective way to reinvigorate the storytelling behind fruit and vegetables  Equipping shoppers with knowledge gives them agency to choose their fruit better, store it better and have the best possible eating experienceConsumers have lost connection with their food and the horticulture industry could do more to educate the public'Braver' storytelling through social media, or even gaming platforms, could foster deeper connections between consumers and farming and claw back social licenseIncremental change in consumer eating habits will lead to a healthier population and planetDon't squeeze your avocados!Chapters00:00 Morning madness at the Melbourne fruit market03:44 A day in the life of a fruiterer08:28 Is social media the new shop front?17:08 How ag industries could better educate consumers and build social license29:57 Should cooking classes be compulsory in schools to encourage healthier eating?42:00 Thanh's Nuffield journey ahead55:06 The power of incremental change in shifting buying habits and reducing food waste01:01:06 Lessons from Asian food systemsLearn more about The Fruit Nerd and follow his wholesome content on Instagram.You can hear more episodes of Humans of Agriculture here.This episode of Humans of Agriculture is brought to you by our Partners at Rabobank Australia — proud supporters of the Nuffield Scholarship. Rabobank's commitment to backing bold ideas and future thinkers like Thanh Truong is shaping the future of food and farming.If you enjoyed this episode, share with a friend and let us know your thoughts at hello@humansofagriculture.com.  Don't forget to rate, subscribe, and leave a review!

Sharp contrasts in the House and Senate budget proposals.The Golden Mussel presents a new threat to California waterwaysVirtual Fencing—How effective is it to contain livestock?The fresh market tomato industry will find relief from unfair dumping of Mexican tomatoes into the U.S. marketplace.

Tony's Fresh Market workers reject union membership. Stinker Stores is putting 13 locations in Colorado up for sale. And U.S. shoppers are more fearful about inflation than they have been in almost three years.

Kroger punches back in its legal battle with Albertsons. Tony's Fresh Market workers in Chicago vote on establishing a union. And San Diego City Council passes a Grocery Pricing Transparency Ordinance.

Wild is woven into the fabric of her brand's identity. But Rosa Li's methodical, strategic approach to building a successful and respected CPG company stands in contrast to the untamed energy her products represent. Rosa is the founder and CEO of Wildwonder, a sparkling beverage brand that is infused with prebiotics and probiotics. Launched in 2020, the AAPI-founded company describes itself as “rooted in culture,” offering USDA organic drinks that taste as fresh and vibrant as a California produce stand. Flavors like Raspberry Lychee, Strawberry Passion, and Guava Rose come to life in 12 oz. slim cans, each containing five grams of prebiotic fiber, six grams of sugar, and 40 calories. Wildwonder is available nationwide, including at Whole Foods, Sprouts and The Fresh Market, as well as select Target and Costco locations. In this interview, Rosa shares how a focus on steady, incremental growth has been key to maintaining Wildwonder's integrity. She discusses how the brand aligns its expansion with core values, its unique position at the intersection of kombucha and soda, and the power of social listening in shaping the company's future. Show notes: 0:25: Interview: Rosa Li, Founder & CEO, Wildwonder – On location at Expo West 2025, Rosa chats about how attendees interacted with Wildwonder at its booth, how her grandmother inspired the creation of the brand and its evolution in messaging and packaging – from glass to aluminum cans. She also talks about how consumers compare Wildwonder to kombucha, why she will not describe the brand as a “soda,” what she views as the best merchandising opportunity for the products and how its pricing and retail strategy are interwoven. Rosa also discusses how she met buyers from major retail chains, demand planning and supporting the brand at the store level, managing the company's co-packer relationships, especially when challenges arise, and how listening to consumers has guided Wildwonder's innovation and marketing efforts. Brands in this episode: Wildwonder, Olipop, Poppi, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, GT's Living Foods, Nona Lim

What if your brand was rated the worst company in America to work for? That's the challenge Kevin Miller faced when he became CMO of The Fresh Market grocery chain in 2020. In this episode, Kevin reveals the audacious vision and customer-centric strategy he used to transform the distressed brand into a beloved market leader in just two years. Discover how Kevin's team immersed themselves in customer insights, revamped the in-store experience to spark joy and anticipation, and leveraged AI and a new content engine to engage distinct buyer personas across touchpoints. You'll hear the creative ways they measured brand love, empowered employees as brand ambassadors, and achieved record ecommerce growth—ultimately taking the brand from worst to first. Whether you're in B2C or B2B, Kevin's fresh take on building brand love will challenge your assumptions and inspire you to reimagine what's possible when you put the customer at the center of your marketing.

The Department of Justice launches an investigation into egg prices. The Fresh Market opens its first liquor store. And protesters take aim at Amazon.

Here's the latest CPG news happening right now on February 17th, 2025 including Tru Beverage Investment, Blackbird Acquisition, How Poppi's Super Bowl vending machine campaign spiraled out of controlAccording to Bevnet.Com, Functional drink Tru recently closed a $4.6 million funding round highlighted by further alignment with Polar Beverage who will now be handling manufacturing, distribution and warehousing for the brand.US-based vegan food brand Blackbird Foods has announced an acquisition by plant-based investor Ahimsa Companies.Blackbird Foods is well-known for its New York-style hand-tossed frozen pizzas, available US-wide at retailers such as Target, Sprouts, and Whole Foods. The brand also offers plant-based wings made from seitan, which can be found at The Fresh Market and Wegmans.Following the acquisition, Blackbird Foods plans to use Ahimsa's expertise to enhance its distribution and manufacturing capabilities.“We are eager to tap into Ahimsa's extensive knowledge to strengthen Blackbird's presence in the frozen aisle,” said Mike Pease, co-founder of Blackbird Foods. “With their support, we have ambitious plans for growth and exciting product innovations on the horizon.”This year, prebiotic soda brand Poppi ran its second consecutive Super Bowl ad featuring influencers like Jake Shane and Alix Earle. But it wasn't the creator campaign on the big screen that got people talking as much as the one online.Ahead of the game, Poppi sent enormous pink vending machines to 32 creators and “fans of the brand” in NFL team cities, as well as The Boot bar in New Orleans. Recipients began posting videos of the machines, and mayhem ensued: some consumers expressed anger at Poppi for sending free products to “rich people,” while others bemoaned the message it sent to fans of the brand and smaller creators. “When it gets too extravagant…it just feels very out of touch,” creator Isabella Lanter said in a TikTok video response to the campaign.All the while, fellow prebiotic soda brand Olipop, which did not run a Super Bowl ad, jumped on the opportunity to respond to comments, speculate on the cost of the vending machines, and even mail out Super Bowl-themed gifts. One comment from Olipop read, “For the record, those machines cost $25K each lol,” while a post on X said, “We don't have vending machines, but who wants a jersey!!”This week's CPG Vibes episode will cover two topics: Why CPG Brands Fail, and New Brands That Alex and Wade Love. Make sure to check it out this Friday at 12 PM/3PM LIVE on Linkedin

Join us as we journey to Vietnam's Ben Tre province, the heart of the country's coconut industry, to explore the incredible surge in fresh coconut exports to China and other Asian markets. From the sweet taste of success to the challenges of scaling up, we'll uncover how this tropical gem is transforming Vietnam's agricultural landscape and delighting consumers across the region. Tune in for insights, stories, and a taste of coconut-powered growth!Choice Sponsor: Peak of the Market: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://peakofthemarket.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Standard Sponsor: Zag Technological Services, Inc.: https://www.zagtech.com/ , Global Women Fresh: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://globalwomenfresh.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

From the Ingles Studio this is your news minute on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast presented by Credit Union of Georgia. Today is Friday, December 20th and I'm Keith Ippolito. Cobb Schools Community Delivers Holiday Cheer Cobb Schools embraced the spirit of giving this holiday season, rallying staff, students, and community partners to bring joy to families across the district. Over 2,000 gifts, 1,000 coats, and 200 sets of colorful sheets were collected, ensuring families felt the holiday magic. Social workers played Santa’s helpers, delivering items to families, while students at Pearson Middle School helped sort donations. Cobb EMC donated 948 coats, and schools like Sedalia Park and others ensured toys reached children in need. At Birney Elementary, Salesforce raised funds to provide every fifth-grader with gifts, a tradition started by teacher Amber Heath and her college friend, Brandon Douglas. The joy was evident as students opened their gifts, some even moved to tears. Pearson Middle School extended its support with Fresh Market and Pilot’s Hangar offering essentials during the break. Through heartfelt efforts, the Cobb community brought brighter, warmer holidays to countless families. For more news about our community, visit mdjonline.com. For the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, I'm Keith Ippolito. Produced by The BG Podcast Network NewsPodcast CurrentEvents TopHeadlines #BreakingNews #PodcastDiscussion #PodcastNews #InDepthAnalysis #NewsAnalysis #PodcastTrending #WorldNews #LocalNews #GlobalNews #PodcastInsights #NewsBrief #PodcastUpdate #NewsRoundup #WeeklyNews #DailyNews #PodcastInterviews #HotTopics #PodcastOpinions #InvestigativeJournalism #BehindTheHeadlines #PodcastMedia #NewsStories #PodcastReports #JournalismMatters #PodcastPerspectives #NewsCommentary #PodcastListeners #NewsPodcastCommunity #NewsSource #PodcastCuration #WorldAffairs #PodcastUpdates #AudioNews #PodcastJournalism #EmergingStories #NewsFlash #PodcastConversations #podcast #podcasts #podcaster #podcastlife #podcastshow #podcasting #podcasters #podcastersofinstagram #itunes #applepodcasts #spotifypodcast #soundcloud #youtube #radio #radioshow #comedy #music #hiphop #art #entrepreneur #covid #motivation #interview #repost #loveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Microsoft, Ownit AI and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Amazon faces a coordinated Teamsters strike involving thousands of workers during the crucial holiday season, challenging the company's labor practices. KFC unveils "Saucy," a bold pink-hued restaurant concept in Orlando targeting Gen Z with customizable chicken tenders and modern amenities.The Fresh Market announces a comprehensive digital transformation across all stores, partnering with Vusion Group to implement electronic shelf labels and AI-powered systems by 2025. Stay informed with Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, your source for the latest and most important retail insights. Be careful out there!

We've got a classic restaurant news update on this week's Access Louisville podcast.Reporter Michael L. Jones is on the show to tell us about Byrdie's. James Beard-nominated Chef Jenner Tomaska and his wife and business partner Katrina Bravo opened Byrdie's, a new French-inspired bistro, in Louisville's NuLu neighborhood on Thursday, Dec. 12.Byrdie's is on the first floor of the Hotel Genevieve, located at 7300 E. Market St., which itself was just recognized by the Michelin Guide for its French-inspired architecture. The nearly 3,000-square-foot restaurant replaces Rosette's, an all-day restaurant that closed in August.We also chat about a new French bistro and boutique that's scheduled to open in the Clifton neighborhood in the spring. Ça et Là, which means “Here and There” in French, will be located at 1832 Frankfort Ave., near the American Printing House for the Blind. The new business will blend café culture, artisan imports, and affordable Southern French street foods, petits plats, and wines.Later in the show we chat about a possible revival for Chi-Chi's Mexican Restaurant as well as the relatively new Take Thai restaurant on Factory Lane. We also get into some retail news with updates on a new location for ALDI and Fresh Market. And we note that Carhartt is opening a retail location in Louisville. Finally, we wrap up the show with news that Givaudan is opening a new facility in Reading, Ohio, near Cincinnati. That's after an explosion at the company's Louisville plant killed two people, injured about a dozen and damaged property around the Clifton neighborhood. Access Louisville is a weekly podcast from Louisville Business First. It's available on popular podcast services, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

On this episode, we have Camilla Marcus who is the Founder & CEO at west~bourne. West~bourne is supporting regenerative agriculture with their chef-driven snacks and pantry staples - all impeccably sourced, utilizing regenerative, sustainable, and organic ingredients. The brand's ethos is 'eat well. do better. gather often.' In this episode, Camilla shares her journey from chef to brand Founder, the philosophy behind west~bourne's unique model, the challenges and triumphs of leading with sustainability in the CPG space, and how Camilla is driving impact far beyond the plate.  We talk about west~bourne's new Regenerative Holiday Box, Camilla's new cookbook, My Regenerative Kitchen, and celebrate their big recent win with The Fresh Market. Episode Highlights: ❤️ Food is our common love language

Seventy-nine percent of consumers will celebrate Thanksgiving with their families, even though prices have increased 26% since 2020. Wawa opened its first Georgia store. And The Fresh Market has partnered with same-day delivery service Shipt.

Katie Lee owns Katie's Pizza & Pasta with three locations in the St. Louis, Missouri area. Recently, the pizza company scored a huge client for its frozen pizza line to be sold in Walmart grocery stores starting in mid-to-late 2025. We get into what went into such a lucrative retail deal. There is so much more to Katie Lee's story. She shares her background, how she started her business and what led her into the frozen market.  For more details on the Walmart deal, see the following release: Owner Katie Lee and Culinary Director Chef Jake Sanderson received the news onsite at Walmart headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas, immediately following their pitch, which focused on Lee's unrelenting drive to grow the brand and keep doing more to share their award-winning offerings with a wider audience. Only a fraction of the hundreds of businesses who pitch thousands of products during Walmart's Open Call receive the prestigious Golden Ticket offer.  “We did it! We got a Golden Ticket,” said Lee. “It's the American dream come true, and we're so proud to expand into Walmart. We're so grateful to our St. Louis fans who have supported us as we started offering frozen pizzas through our restaurant business during the pandemic. We dreamed big and expanded into local grocery outlets, nationwide shipping, then moved into wider retail distribution, and now Walmart.” Katie's is outperforming the strong frozen pizza category with over 100% growth year over year for the past three years, which is 10 times the growth of the entire category. What sets the Katie's frozen pizza line apart is the team's commitment to hand-crafting the premium artisan pizzas daily with scratch ingredients. Katie's is the only restaurant of its size that makes pizzas and pastas by hand for retail, raising the bar on packaged frozen food. Going the extra mile ensures freshness and quality in every hand-stretched wood-fired pizza.  Following the 2021 renovation of its frozen production facility, Katie's frozen pizzas and pasta bakes became available at local St. Louis grocers Dierbergs Markets and Straubs. Growth continued with additional expansions into retailers including Fresh Market, Fresh Thyme, Kings-Balduccis, Mothers, Whole Foods Markets and more.  About Katie's Pizza & Pasta Katie's Pizza & Pasta's promise is to create moments of enjoyment between friends and family through passion-filled food and warm hospitality. Katie Lee's dream to bring hand-made, in-house artisan and Neapolitan pizza to St. Louis began through one location under the ownership of her father, Tom Lee, in 2008. Today, KPP includes three locations. KPP Rock Hill opened in 2013 followed by the Town & Country location in 2017. The largest location opened in 2023 in downtown St. Louis' Ballpark Village featuring a pasta-making station, wood-fired grill, expansive patio, private events space and in-house market selling to-go items. Katie's portfolio of fresh and frozen pizzas, pastas and sauces are available at many grocery retailers and shipped nationwide. Since 2014, KPP's “Giveback Tuesday” program has donated over $470,000 to St. Louis-based charities. To learn more and sign up for our newsletter visit KatiesPizzaAndPasta.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X to see the latest.

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For industry dominators, success rarely hinges on a 'one-size-fits-all' approach. Instead, they master their market by focusing on specific demographics and creating tailored strategies unique to needs and preferences. Today's guest has used this method to craft customized solutions in his unique market.Today, we're sitting down with Doug Sanders, Heritage Grocers Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Doug's extensive career in the grocery industry spans 38 years across multiple and wide-ranging sectors including supermarket retail, wholesale food distribution, retail technology solutions, natural and organic foods, in addition to Hispanic and ethnic-focused specialty formats.Over the past 20 years, Doug has held the role of chairman and CEO for multiple private equity-owned grocery companies, including Sprouts Farmers Market, Cardenas Markets, and Heritage Grocers Group. In 2011, he led the sale of Sprouts Farmers Market to Apollo Global Management, followed by two successful acquisitions and an initial public offering In 2013. In 2022, Doug spearheaded the sale of Cardenas Markets from KKR to Apollo joining Cardenas Markets and Tony's Fresh Market under the parent company Heritage Grocers Group. Highlights:Heritage's history and background (2:58)Doug's journey in the industry and opportunity at Heritage (4:16)Doug expands on Heritage's demographic and unique consumer base (6:47)What makes Heritage a competitive industry player (7:18)How Heritage prioritizes and celebrates authenticity in it's culture (8:33)Doug discusses the environment and atmosphere at Heritage stores (9:45)How Doug creates a company culture at Heritage (11:14)Field competition (12:34)Doug's approach to maintaining culture amid expansion (13:48)Doug's outlook on technology and innovation in the industry (16:06)Customer stories that left an impact on Doug and his work (18:03)Heritage's unique brand foundation collaborations (19:31)What excites Doug the most about the future of Heritage (20:33)Doug's predictions for Heritage's future growth and expansion (22:17)Links:Doug Sanders on LinkedInHeritage Grocers Group on LinkedInHeritage Grocers Group WebsiteICR LinkedInICR TwitterICR WebsiteFeedback:If you have questions about the show, or have a topic in mind you'd like discussed in future episodes, email our producer, marion@lowerstreet.co.

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Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, Park City cuts ribbon on new Fresh Market bus stops, Summit County Councilmember Canice Harte recaps Wednesday's meeting, playwriter Sonia Levitin discusses the staged reading of her play "Chained," and Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang previews upcoming screenings.

An innovative brand of high-protein, low-carb and vegan ramen, immi defines disruption. Known for its neon-yellow branding and unconventional social marketing, immi launched in 2021 and has developed a loyal community of consumers who view it as a healthier option than traditional ramen. Available in six varieties, immi is currently sold in over 2,000 retail locations nationally, including Whole Foods, Sprouts, HEB, The Fresh Market and Wegmans. Immi has pulled in nearly $14 million in outside capital, including funding from R&B icon Usher and professional tennis star Naomi Osaka. It might be easy to view immi's rapid start and assume that its founders have done most things right. But as with many young brands, a lot of things went wrong before immi eventually found its footing. Patience, the founders' overarching vision to “create a nourished and happier world,” and consistently reminding themselves that challenges may lay ahead have been keys to the company's current trajectory. In this episode, co-founder Kevin Lee spoke about how immi's emphasis on community building has paid off, how the brand recovered when its first batch of products were poorly received, why the company doesn't stress about a financial return on its investment in social media and why monthly strategy calls end with urgency about the unknown. Show notes: 0:35: Kevin Lee, Co-Founder, immi – Kevin spoke with Taste Radio editor Ray Latif about why immi has generated so much enthusiasm within the industry, why he urges founders to place equal focus on community-building and brand-building and how honest, open communication with its consumers and investors helped the company navigate an early misstep. He also discussed immi's fundraising strategy and why it's selective about choosing investment partners, the brand's unorthodox approach to content creation and why #hopecore is a key theme, how its admired “ramen on the street” social series finally found an audience and his admission that fear is personally challenging but an important aspect of business planning. Brands in this episode: immi, Bloom Nutrition

If it feels like you're navigating constant shifts in how retailer buyers measure traction and determine metrics for success, you're not alone. Jason Burke, for one, has been wrestling with the issue for years. Jason is the founder of The New Primal, a better-for-you meat snack brand that debuted in 2013, and also sauce and seasoning brand Noble Made, which launched in 2023. The New Primal is best known for its 100% grass-fed beef sticks, along with all-natural chicken and turkey varieties, and is carried at retailers nationwide including Whole Foods, Sprouts, Giant, The Fresh Market and Lazy Acres. Noble Made markets a range of clean ingredient products including reduced-sugar BBQ sauces, dairy-free buffalo sauces, meat seasonings and a “Sloppy Joseph” skillet sauce, many of which are available at the same retailers as The New Primal. Although Jason and his team have built The New Primal into one of the best-selling natural meat snack brands in the U.S., he is consistently evaluating its retail strategy and ways to enhance its products' standing among buyers and consumers.  In this interview, recorded during a leadership event hosted by Manna Tree, a Vail-based private equity firm that led The New Primal's $15 million Series B funding round in 2021, Jason spoke about how to demonstrate incremental value during pitch meetings, the impact of mission as a differentiator, why he views multinational and legacy brands as his chief competitors and how he is increasingly using his personal platform to create and develop authentic relationships with consumers. Show notes: 0:43: Jason Burke, Founder & CEO, The New Primal – Jason and Taste Radio editor Ray Latif chatted about their last conversation for Taste Radio before the entrepreneur discussed the decision to launch Noble Made. Jason also discussed how data influences The New Primal's retail strategy, how to establish a defensible position when competing against large CPG companies, how to generate brand enthusiasm to develop loyal consumers and how he's creating a more visible presence for himself and his brands via social media and podcasting. Brands in this episode: The New Primal, Noble Made, Slim Jim

“The more things change, the more they stay the same” would be an apt slogan for indoor farming pioneer Gotham Greens.  Launched in 2011, the New York-based company operates a nationwide network of 13 high-tech hydroponic greenhouses and markets premium, hyper-local leafy greens, herbs, salad dressings, dips and cooking sauces. The products are sold at over 3,000 retail stores including Whole Foods, Kroger, Albertsons, Sprouts and The Fresh Market. According to the company, Gotham Greens' farms use up to 95% less water and 97% less land compared to conventional farming as a way to provide “sustainable supply chain solutions to its diverse retail and foodservice customers.” Investors have bet big on Gotham Greens' business strategy and vision: since 2009, the company has raised $440 million, including a $330 Series E round that was announced in September 2022.   The funding has helped Gotham Greens grow from a single urban rooftop greenhouse in Brooklyn to one of the largest hydroponic leafy green producers in North America. Yet while its operations evolve and footprint expands, Gotham Greens co-founder and CEO Viraj Puri says that the company remains rooted in its core principles and that his passion and conviction for the brand are as intense as ever. In this podcast, recorded during a leadership event in Vail hosted by Gotham Greens investor Manna Tree, Viraj spoke about how he has maintained focus amid the company's evolution, managing new and complex responsibilities as CEO, assessing when to step on the gas (and when to release the pedal),  and what he considers to be his biggest mistake and best decision. Show notes: 0:43: Viraj Puri, Co-Founder & CEO, Gotham Greens – Viraj and Ray chatted about wearing beard nets and the entrepreneur's weekly consumption of Gotham Greens products before he shared his perspective on how the company has grown since 2011. He also explained the impact of trust and hiring his evolution as a CEO, how he communicates belief and scaling potential to employees, incorporating investor input on business strategy and why retailer strategy is tied to the geographical location of Gotham Greens' greenhouses. Viraj also discussed opportunities in foodservice and the company's partnership with Sweetgreen and why he encourages group thought, but errs on the side of satisfying customers. Brands in this episode: Gotham Greens

At one point during our conversation, Verde Farms CEO Brad Johnson expressed the simple, powerful value proposition that the organic, grass-fed beef brand offers to modern consumers. “We're simply taking away all of the bad things that a broken food system introduced… to give you the purest version of something you already love.” That ethos has helped make Verde Farms into the leading U.S. provider of USDA certified organic, 100% grass-fed and 100% free-range beef, offering ground beef, steaks and stew meat. The Massachusetts-based brand sources beef from a network of family farmers in Uruguay, Australia and North America and touts its adherence to sustainable and substantiated business practices, including regenerative agriculture. In 2020, Manna Tree, a Vail-based global investment firm whose mantra is to improve human health through nutrition, acquired a minority stake in Verde Farms for $15 million. At the time, Manna Tree noted that “consumers today are more keenly attuned to the impacts of their purchase decisions from a health and sustainability standpoint” and described Verde Farms as well-positioned to meet them where they shop. The brand is currently represented in several major retail chains, including Target, Harris Teeter, BJ's, The Fresh Market and Albertsons.  In an interview recorded during Manna Tree's recent leadership summit in Colorado, Brad spoke about how Verde Farms is attempting to democratize access to organic and grass-fed beef, why consumers view brand attributes in a holistic way, weighing investor expectations vs. mission-based goals, and why the company invests significantly in customer and consumer service. 0:43: Brad Johnson, CEO, Verde Farms – Brad spoke with Taste Radio editor Ray Latif about his background in Colorado and the meat business, Verde Farms' origin story and how the company attempts to communicate feeling and emotion. He also discussed Verde's pricing strategy, competition within the premium meat segment, why education and branding are the keys to its marketing strategy and how the brand is assessing opportunities in foodservice and growing consumer demand for clean label protein. Brad also explained how the company defines success and its role in promoting regenerative agriculture.  Brands in this episode: Verde Farms, The New Primal

Griffin Spolansky is the CEO and Co-Founder of Mezcla, a plant-based snack brand that is mixing it up with exciting flavors and textures. Griffin was also named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for 2023 Food and Beverage. He's also a part of  Division 1 Men's Lacrosse National Champion - 2019 - University of Virginia Israel Men's National Lacrosse Team.In This Conversation We Discuss:[00:47] Intro[01:38] The start of an entrepreneurial idea[02:11] Balancing personal and professional life[03:23] Facing and overcoming expectations [04:00] Crafting, testing, and refining samples[04:41] Leveraging connections for co-manufacturing[05:33] The timing from idea to samples[06:00] Pivoting in a pandemic[06:39] Capitalizing influencers and their audience[07:35] Choosing the right influencers as advocates[08:25] Valuing influencers' authenticity over clout[09:27] Managing stress and setbacks[10:22] Shifting From Ecommerce to retail[11:01] The power of experienced guidance[12:26] Episode sponsors[15:21] Learning from hiring mistakes[16:43] Accepting constructive criticisms[17:23] Pushing through the highs and lows[17:51] Where to get Mezcla plant protein barsResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubeFeel-good moments with plant-based snacks eatmezcla.com/Follow Griffin Spolansky linkedin.com/in/griffinspolansky/Schedule an intro call with one of our experts electriceye.io/connectBook a demo today at intelligems.io/If you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for Dec 22nd          Publish Date:  Dec 21st       Commercial: Henssler :15   From the Henssler Financial Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.  Today is Friday, December 22nd and Happy 84th Birthday to actor Jon Voight.  ***12.29.23 - BIRTHDAY - JON VOIGHT*** I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Engineered Solutions of Georgia Austell Doc Accused of Assault — Again 2 Arrested in Powder Springs Carjacking; Officer Sustains Minor Injuries in Wreck A Home for Christmas Connects Cobb Families to Housing All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!  BREAK: ESOG STORY 1: Austell Doc Accused of Assault — Again Dr. Melvin Gerald Perry, a pediatrician in Austell, has been arrested for the second time in two years, facing charges of felony false imprisonment and misdemeanors including simple assault, criminal trespass, and terroristic threats. According to arrest warrants, Perry allegedly threatened and blocked a female medical worker who was attempting to draw his blood at Kaiser Permanente West Cobb Medical Center. This incident follows a July 2022 arrest when Perry reportedly attacked a paramedic during an argument about care for a child, resulting in charges of assault and property damage. Perry operates Total Care Pediatrics in Austell. STORY 2: 2 Arrested in Powder Springs Carjacking; Officer Sustains Minor Injuries in Wreck A Powder Springs police officer, Lt. Robert Bodron, was involved in a wreck while responding to a carjacking incident involving a vehicle stolen from Clayton County. The car chase ended when the carjacked vehicle entered a backyard due to mud and rain, and the suspects fled. Two suspects, including 17-year-old Destyn Wilson and an unnamed 16-year-old with a stolen handgun, were apprehended. Wilson was caught after a resident reported a suspicious person. The third suspect is still on the run. Lt. Bodron's police cruiser was hit at an intersection, and minor injuries were reported. The Cobb Police Department is investigating the crash. STORY 3: A Home for Christmas: Local Organizations Connect Cobb Families to Housing Ravin O'Bannon and her daughters faced homelessness after she lost her job in 2020. They moved between hotels, friends' homes, and temporary shelters. O'Bannon eventually entered Open Doors' Housing Support Navigation program, which connects housing-insecure households to stable housing. The program aims to help 200 households in the metro Atlanta area within a year. Cobb County has a significant housing insecurity issue, with around 3,000 people considered unhoused or housing unstable. Open Doors serves as a liaison between tenants and leasing agents, reducing approval criteria barriers and supporting tenants to maintain stable housing.   We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.  We'll be right back  Break:  CU of GA – DRAKE   STORY 4: Cobb State Senators Targeted by Swatting Calls Swatting calls targeted Georgia officials during the holidays, including State Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick and Sen. John Albers. Kirkpatrick's neighbor alerted her to SWAT officers heading for her home, responding to a false call about a hostage situation. The officers found a history of swatting calls associated with the phone number. Albers, who was out of town, learned that Roswell police responded to a swatting call at his home. Other officials, including Sen. Clint Dixon and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, were also swatted. Swatting is a dangerous criminal act that diverts law enforcement resources and poses serious risks. STORY 5:  New Acworth Alderman Wants to Listen and Learn Dr. Toby Carmichael, a veterinarian at Lake City Animal Hospital in Acworth, is set to begin his first term as a member of the Acworth Board of Aldermen in January after winning the At Large Post 1 seat in November. With 20 years of service on the city's planning and zoning commission, Carmichael aims to continue the city's growth while maintaining a high quality of life. He emphasizes the importance of smart growth and infrastructure improvements to support the increasing population. Carmichael's priority is to listen and learn from residents to better understand their needs and contribute positively to the community. We'll be back in a moment  Break: INGLES 5 STORY 6: Credit Union of Georgia Hosted Food Drive Credit Union of Georgia, with branches and ATMs in Cobb County, conducted a food drive, both in-branch and online, to support Pearson Middle School's Fresh Market during the holidays. The drive collected non-perishable foods and canned goods throughout November. Pearson Middle School's Fresh Market, overseen by Principal Dean Yoder, serves 80-125 families during each distribution, occurring once a month on the third Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. The effort by Credit Union of Georgia aimed to contribute to the food pantry's stock and support local families in need. For more information, visit www.CUofGA.org. STORY 7: No. 3: Cobb School Board Map Thrown into Question by Lawsuit In 2023, a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Cobb Board of Education's districts intensified, leading to a federal judge's order for the General Assembly to draw new districts. The lawsuit, initiated in June 2022, alleged racial gerrymandering in the school board map. In December, Judge Eleanor Ross granted a preliminary injunction, preventing future elections with the current map. 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Deux's first three years in business reads like a case study on how to build an emerging brand: cultivate a community of loyal and engaged consumers who advocate for and frequently buy your products, and leverage DTC success to land distribution at national retailers. Leading with the tagline “the snacks you love with the ingredients you deserve,” Deux (pronounced DOUGH) markets refrigerated cookie dough, dessert spreads and donut holes, all of which are enhanced with functional nutrients and vitamins and contain no preservatives nor artificial flavors, colors or sweeteners. Founder Sabeena Ladha launched Deux in November 2020 with the aim of giving consumers “good for you” options in traditionally unhealthy food categories. Deux's positioning, striking package design and appeal among social media influencers helped the brand establish awareness and elicit trial among its target consumer base, that of millennial and Gen Z females. In 2021, the brand landed a spot on reality TV show “Shark Tank” and although Ladha didn't come away with a deal, Deux's appearance on national television bolstered its following and online sales. Deux has since picked up retail placement at over 1,200 stores, including Whole Foods, Sprouts, The Fresh Market and Target. While a majority of the brand's revenue comes from DTC business, Sabeena expects brick-and-mortar retail to become the primary driver of Deux sales in 2024. In this episode, Ladha spoke about how her prior work experience helped give the a better-for-you sweets brand a head start, why Deux promotes indulgence first and foremost, how the collaborative nature of its social media and influencer strategy has benefited trial, awareness and innovation, and how she navigates the challenge of managing three product lines.  Show notes: 0:42: Interview: Sabeena Ladha, Founder & CEO, Deux – Ladha spoke with Taste Radio editor Ray Latif about Deux's recent collaboration with Jumbo Time Wines, why she feels like she has “an unfair advantage over other entrepreneurs,” takeaways from her time working at Frito-Lay and how she identified white space for a better-for-you functional and refrigerated cookie dough. She also explained why being hyper focused on Deux's target consumers helps clarify business strategy, and shared specific details about its highly effective influencer strategy, including budgeting and contracts. Ladha also discussed her role in social media and consistent presence in posts and the complexity in giving each of Deux's product lines the time and resources they need to thrive. Brands in this episode: Deux, Jumbo Time Wines

0:00 - Mark Fisher, co-founder of BLM in RI, on flipping to Trump 12:26 - Irish pols take turns decrying honkies 31:53 - Musk at NYT/Dealbook Summit 45:57 - Erin Savage, mother of Hinsdale South's Brendan Savage, explains why she had to sue her son's high school to get him back on the basketball team  01:04:50 - Noah Rothman, senior writer at National Review, previews tonight's DeSantis/Newsome debate. Noah's most  recent book makes a great Xmas gift!   The Rise of the New Puritans: Fighting Back Against Progressives' War on Fun 01:21:24 - Humanitarian & businessman Willie Wilson weighs in on the city's migrant crisis. Dr. Wilson is also providing 5,000 people with $50 food coupons across Cook and DuPage Counties - this Saturday 12/2 at Pete's Fresh Market 4343 S Pulaski  01:37:27 - Senior Writer at RealClearInvestigations, Mark Hemingway, on why Why Elon Musk Is Going ‘Thermonuclear' Be sure to follow Mark on X, while it lasts…@Heminator 01:51:54 - Be the Personality Hire at your next jobSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To find unique gifts for loved ones, browse Carla's Fresh Market, Heath Ceramics, artisan pop-ups at Craft Contemporary and Green and Bisque Clay House, and more. Donald Trump's presidential campaign speeches have become more vengeful and autocratic. Now experts are warning about a rise in fascism ahead of next year's election.  Holidays bring joy, yet family tensions loom with uncomfortable questions about marriage and politics. A licensed therapist offers tips on surviving the holidays.  Critics review the latest film releases: “Napoleon,” “Wish,” “Maestro,” “American Symphony,” and “Good Burger 2.”

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: He Chose The Marines Over A Goalie Tryout. Decades Later, Blackhawks Give Him His Jersey: Corporal Joseph Foltman Jr. never thought he'd get another chance to step on center ice — […]

Bob Sirott’s Breakfast Club welcomes Egg Rolls Etc., a frozen product line that is sold in multiple stores like Pete’s Fresh Market. You can find many different products to choose from, such as the breakfast smothered potato pot stickers and the Popeye Breakfast Roll.

Give us about fifteen minutes a day, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle.   SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors... Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County,  Solar Energy Services, Alpha Engineering, Scout & Molly's, and the Hospice of the Chesapeake. Today... We broke an oyster spat record. McCormick & Company can't take a joke. The Fresh Market is moving into Crofton. Impact100 Greater Chesapeake is about to give a non-profit $90,000. The Annual tug is on for November 4th. The Orioles season ended with a whimper! And up this weekend on the Local Business Spotlight, Anthony and Sean talking about Galway Bay, Killarney House, Pirates Cove, Brian Boru, and Egg Nog! And, of course, more of my begging to sign up for our daily newsletter ;)! DAILY NEWS RECAP LINK: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm Back with her weekly Annapolis After Dark is BeeprBuzz. She'll keep you up to speed on all of the fantastic live music we have in the area! And as usual, George from DCMDVA Weather is here with your local weather forecast! Please download their APP so you can keep on top of the local weather scene! The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (TW) NOTE: For hearing impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis

The Cabin is presented by the Wisconsin Counties Association and this week we're featuring Manitowoc County; https://www.wicounties.org/counties/manitowoc-county/The Cabin is also presented by Jolly Good Soda, available in all your classic favorite flavors that we remember from childhood. The diet line offers 0 calories, 0 carbs, 0 sugars, and no caffeine – perfect for mixers or just enjoying on a warm summer day (or any day, for that matter); always Wisconsin-based, you can follow @jollygoodsoda on social for the latest on new flavors, fun promotions, and more. Learn more here; https://bit.ly/3TSFYY4Eric and Ana highlight some of the best apple orchards and pumpkin patches to maximize your Fall fun now that it's October. Many of these include not only orchards and/or pumpkin patches, but other fun family-friendly activities from mini-train rides and kart tracks to petting zoos and make-your-own pizzas with fresh farm ingredients. Eric and Ana explored the offerings of Glacier Rock Farms near Ixonia; the popular Apple Holler on the Racine-Kenosha County line along I-41/94;, Ski-Hi Fruit Farm, nestled in the Baraboo Hills; Apple Hut near Beloit; Apple Barn west of Elkhorn; Seehafer Farms outside of Marshfield; Turner's Fresh Market near Waupaca;, Polly's Pumpkin Patch near Chilton, a place where Eric had filmed for a Discover Wisconsin episode on Calumet County; Helene's Hilltop Orchard near Merrill; Basse's Taste of Country on the Waukesha-Washington County line just west of Menomonee Falls; Mommsen's Harvest Hills Pumpkin Patch and Orchard south of Rice Lake, where Eric also filmed with Discover Wisconsin and participated in some serious pumpkin chuckin'; Ecker's Apple Farm outside of Trempealeau, which also offers live music and a craft beer bar; and Shanahan Orchard between Plain and Loganville in Sauk County. The discussion also zoned in on two specific areas known in Wisconsin for growing fruit: Bayfield County and Door County. These two counties feature more maritime climate tendencies than the rest of the state, and as such they've attracted clusters of growers. In Bayfield, they discussed Blue Vista Farm, Hauser's Superior View, Hillcrest Orchards, Rabideaux's Orchards, Sunset Valley Orchard, and North Wind Organic Farm, all part of a trail you can follow in the hills above Bayfield for a full day - or weekend or more - of fun! In Door County, Eric and Ana checked out Lautenbach's Orchard Country & Wine Market, the Wood Orchard Market, Wildwood Market, and the Red Barn Corn Maze - which offers quite the challenging maze along with, as so many offer, pick-your-own options.We wrap up the Campfire Conversation talking about the upcoming Discover Wisconsin episode on West Allis, with its neighborhood renaissance, emerging culinary scene, and renewed civic pride. Apurba Banerjee hosts this episode and Ana, as producer, discusses it all with us ahead of its release on the Discover Wisconsin app this Wednesday, October 4th, and on local broadcast channels as well as all the online stream options this weekend, October 7th & 8th. Visit Lake Geneva: https://bit.ly/3wHvilfMenomonie Chamber: https://bit.ly/3q16T9Y   Marshfield Clinic: https://bit.ly/3Wj6pYj

If you need anything grocery-related, just give this week's guest a call. Whether it's fielding over 400 text messages at the dawn of Covid, surveying the neighborhood for interest in new products, or doing some personal shopping for Tim's mom, Kosta Drosos is a model of hospitality in the grocery lane, and Fresh Market Place, the independent store he manages in Bucktown, is a community institution. We go deep on process and procedure this episode: the tricky margins of grocery, surpassing customer expectations, and the invaluable — if often overlooked — role of grocers in the culinary scene. Plus: we suss out Tim's dad's suspiciously meager yield of goat meat.

#beggars #panhandling #lakeforestillinois #lakeforestpodcast #freshmarket Main Clip:https://youtu.be/7HcQ8C6iBNs Pete Jansons, Joe Weiss and rick Lesser discuss the panhandling issue in lake forest Illinois specifically the beggar in front of Fresh Market where our viewers have heard him say lewd things --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakeforestpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lakeforestpodcast/support

Magnolia Bakery's famous banana pudding, an indulgent mash-up of fresh bananas, vanilla wafers and vanilla pudding, is the reason that you continue to see long lines outside of the company's flagship shop in Manhattan, which opened in 1996. Although Magnolia wants to make the dessert more accessible, the New York-based company is limited by the capacity of its 10 U.S. retail locations and direct-to-consumer platform. To reach more customers, its leaders had to get creative. So they made cookies. In March, Magnolia introduced its Banana Pudding Cookies, a line of soft-baked cookies made with real butter, bananas and chocolate. Available in three flavors – Classic Vanilla with White Chocolate Chips, Chocolate Chunk, and Confetti with White Chocolate Chips – the cookies are individually wrapped and sold in packs of four for $7.99 a box. They are available in retailers across the U.S., including Costco, The Fresh Market and Harris Teeter. In this episode, Magnolia Bakery CEO Bobbie Lloyd and CMO Eddie Revis spoke about the company's decision to create a CPG brand and the patient and thoughtful approach behind its development. As part of the conversation, discussed why consistency and quality guides their stewardship of the company, why they eschew trendy concepts and Magnolia's collaborations with lifestyle brands. Show notes: 0:43: Interview: Bobbie Lloyd, CEO & Eddie Revis, CMO Magnolia Bakery – Taste Radio editor Ray Latif spoke with Lloyd and Revis at the 2023 Summer Fancy Food show, where they spoke about their variety of interactions with attendees, the evolution of Magnolia Bakery over its 27 years in business and how the development of a CPG brand elicited a rebrand. They also explained why Magnolia doesn't self-manufacture its cookies, the reason it uses artificial flavors and how the products' target consumer  informs its retail strategy. Later, Revis explained how the company aligns demand planning and marketing resources, why “the most important thing is to deliver on the experience that the consumer wants to have,” Magnolia's partnerships with Monos, Boy Smells, Tula Skincare and Kate Spade and the navigating consumer perception of the company as small while continuing to grow. Brands in this episode: Magnolia Bakery, Chobani

If you are in the CPG industry and active on LinkedIn, chances are you are familiar with the dynamic duo, Alex Bayer and Wade Yenny, co-hosts of the weekly podcast CPG Vibes. They have over 35 years of combined experience in the industry. Alex is the founder of Genius Juice and you also may know him from his other podcast, 15 Minutes of Genius. Wade is currently the VP of Center Store at The Fresh Market and has held buyer roles at a number of retailers including Jimbos, Rouses (rhymes with mouses), and Buehler Food Markets. For this second installment of our Buyer Series, I wanted to explore both the buyer and brand sides of the coin when it comes to best practices for working with retail buyers. Listen in as Alex and Wade share about: Research to do before submitting to a retailer Considerations before sending samples Follow up etiquette and how to be pleasantly persistent (a phrase we heard just a few weeks ago from Marlo at Partake about their partnership with Ben & Jerry's) Tips for promotion planning Considerations for working with regional and national distributors And more! This episode was sponsored by Shopify. Go to shopify.com/startupcpgThis episode was sponsored by Promomash + Crisp. Go to promomash.com/startupcpgThis episode was sponsored by IFT. Go to iftevent.orgEpisode Links: CPG Vibes podcast Genius Juice website 15 Minutes of Genius Podcast Wade's LinkedIn Alex's LinkedIn Shopify Links: Start a free trial and enjoy 2 months of Shopify for $1/monthPromomash/Crisp Links: Try Promomash + Crisp free for 30 days here Webinar recording: Promomash + Crisp Present: The Next Big Thing in WFM Demo Analytics Webinar recording: Distributor Data 101: 5 Things Brands Should Be Tracking and Why IFT Links: Exhibit at IFT FIRST Attend IFT FIRST IFT website Show Links: Join the Startup CPG Slack community (12K+ members and growing!) Follow @startupcpg Visit host Jessi's Linkedin or website Questions or comments about the episode? Email Jessi at podcast@startupcpg.com Episode music by Super Fantastics

Sign up for our Patreon to support what we do! https://www.patreon.com/iilluminaughtii Welcome to the Corporate Casket, a weekly series where bad businesses go to die.  Subway is one of the largest chains out there—but not by profit. You might think that makes them successful, to have so many stores open. Instead, the opposite is true. Not only do they exploit franchisees, but Subway has consistently proven they care more about profit than customers and their well-being. They allegedly knew about Jared's misdeeds and the ingredients are all but fresh; Subway is foul inside and out. Connect With Me: https://linktr.ee/iilluminaughtii' Sources: https://justpaste.it/b5b28 Writers/Researchers/Helpers: Ali Z-B This episode was edited and mixed by: G. Thomas Craig Album cover art created by: Betsy Primes Intro Song Credits: Trauma- Will Van De Crommert Outro Song Credits: Electronica Punch- Oleksandr Koltsov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Molly & Jeff share embarrassing stories and ruin the life of Jen Weir from Hampton Roads, VA! Help support us and become one of Mommy's Little Worms: patreon.com/HowEmbarrassing Official site: HowEmbarrassingPodcast.com iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-embarrassing-podcast-with-molly-jeff/id1476548191 Facebook: fb.me/HowEmbarrassingPodcast Instagram: @HowEmbarrassingPodcast Twitter: @EmbarrassingPod E-mail us: HowEmbarrassingPodcast@gmail.com Graphics by Jeff Beaulieu ( @jtb757 ) Music by Jeff Beaulieu ( @jtb757 ) Produced by Matt Cole of Go On Productions ( facebook.com/GoOnPodcasts ) Special thanks to Commonwealth Comedy Network, Push Comedy Theater, Norfolk, VA & Brian Garraty  PushComedyTheater.com

When Pick ‘n Save announced they'd be closing their store on S. Park Street, neighbors were worried. The nearest full-service grocery was miles away. The block seemed headed for another hospital expansion.  Few grocers seemed interested in running a store in south Madison. The Pick n' Save store was too old and not large enough for many grocery chains to take over. The area is considered low-income. The city struggled to find someone with a business plan to make it work. But now, a locally-owned independent grocer has stepped up.  Kristie Mauer grew up in the grocery business. Her dad started the Fresh Market on campus, as well as grocery stores in Wisconsin Dells and Milwaukee. She's excited to run a neighborhood store to serve Madison's southside. Here's a sneak peek inside Mauer's Urban Market.

Shares of Netflix are bouncing back after the streaming giant reported a mixed earnings pictured and announced the end of one of its key businesses. Raymond James' Andrew Marok explains the outlook. Plus, Tesla will report its results after the close today following news that it's cutting prices once again. Canaccord Genuity's George Gianarikas breaks down his expectations. And, investor fears are reaching fresh lows, with the Vix falling to its lowest levels since January of last year. New Street Advisors Group's Delano Saporu, Miramar Capital's Max Wasserman, and Charles Schwab's Jeffrey Kleintop discuss the impact on the markets.

The example of a duck is often used to express abductive reasoning: “If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck…” etc. If one were to use the term “niche brand” instead, the logic would typically hold true. But there are exceptions, like The Coconut Cult. Founded in 2017 by Noah Simon-Waddell, Jungho Oh and James Harkin, The Coconut Cult markets refrigerated, coconut-based yogurt made with vegan and organic ingredients and packaged in 8 and 16 oz. glass jars. Known for its playful labels – which feature the brand's distinctive pink flamingo – and quirky social marketing, The Coconut Cult is distributed nationally, including chainwide at Sprouts and The Fresh Market, select Whole Foods regions and hundreds of natural and independent stores where an 8 oz. jar retails for approximately $10.  The Coconut Cult has also built a thriving direct-to-consumer business generated in part by a social strategy where Simon-Waddell is front and center and speaking to the brand's followers – including 107,000 on Instagram – about healthy eating and lifestyle choices.  Amid the construction of a new manufacturing facility designed to keep up with surging DTC and retail demand, Simon-Waddell and Raz about how The Coconut Cult has positioned itself for scale and mainstream success while maintaining the values and vision from which the brand was born. Show notes: 0:43: Interview: Ari Raz, CEO & Noah Simon-Waddell, Co-Founder, The Coconut Cult – Simon-Waddell and Raz met with Taste Radio editor Ray Latif at Expo West 2023 where they chatted about The Coconut Cult's sprawling AirBnb before Simon-Waddell discussed the brand's origins and Raz explained why explosive demand put plans for a single-serve package on hold. They also discussed how seasonal and limited-time offerings have driven new consumer interest in the brand and thousands of monthly subscribers to its online platform with no paid ads or influencers. Later, they shared details about how and why the brand is one of the fastest-growing at Sprouts across all categories, how Simon-Waddell is attempting to educate more Americans about better food choices via yogurt and why they attribute authentic and meaningful messaging as having a direct correlation to strong and organic sales growth. Brands in this episode: The Coconut Cult, Hu Kitchen, Health-Ade

Meet Ali: Ali Bonar is CEO and co-founder of Oat Haus, a food company on a mission to bring fun & play back to food. Their flagship product, Granola Butter, is the world's first oat-based spread and was born out of Ali's eating disorder recovery. Oat Haus is available at over 1,200 stores, including Whole Foods, Sprouts, Harris Teeter, The Fresh Market & more. Ali lives in Philadelphia with her partner Eric and their dog, Squishy.Website: https://oat.hausOat Haus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oat.hausAli Bronar: https://www.instagram.com/alibonarWhat You'll Learn in this Episode: Oat Haus was born out of Ali's eating disorder recovery. Ali shares with us her eating disorder recovery and journey.Where and how does someone get started in building a CPG company.Great branding and storytelling on social media, what branding tips and advice.Starting a business with your partner. How to work together and prioritize business vs. relationship?Ali's egg freezing journey.Stepping into your power and people pleasing.About Us - Women Who Brunch:Women Who Brunch is a community for women who love connecting, networking, and learning from each other over the most important meal of the week...BRUNCH!Visit our website for updates on events, recipes, brunch spots, product reviews and more or say hi on Instagram!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenwhobrunchWebsite: https://womenwhobrunch.com

Felder, Surber and Hartzell talk about if Felder is a Cat Daddy plus The Fresh Market is not just a grocery store, it is an experience. The gang also gets into some voicemails talking invisible fencing, HVAC pricing for Nat and SUVs. Should Felder buy Hartzell's Tahoe? Plus wife brunch, jewelers, house renovation plans and more Victor discussion. Rate. Review. Subscribe. #LETSGROWSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stephanie Izard, the founder of acclaimed restaurant The Girl and The Goat and a former winner of cooking competition TV show “Top Chef,” doesn't spend much time thinking about food trends. Instead, a consistent focus on preparing delicious food and teaching others to do the same has been paramount to Izard's success as a restaurateur and is at the core of her CPG brand, This Little Goat. Launched in 2016, the brand markets globally-inspired sauces, spices and crunches developed from recipes that Izard created in her restaurants. The products are designed to “make it easy for home chefs to create complex, interesting meals,” she explained. This Little Goat is carried by hundreds of independent and chain grocery stores nationwide, including The Fresh Market, Raley's, Price Chopper. According to the company, the brand saw sales growth across all channels in 2022 and nearly doubled its revenue in natural retailers. In this episode, Izard spoke about the origins of This Little Goat, how taste and accessibility guide the brand's thoughtful product and marketing strategy, why the company turned to self-manufacturing for its Chili Crunches and how she became more comfortable as the primary spokesperson for her restaurants and brand. Show notes: 0:45: Stephanie Izard, Founder, This Little Goat – Izard spoke with Taste Radio editor Ray Latif at the 2023 Winter Fancy Food Show in Las Vegas, where the chef was cooking up a storm at the brand's booth and explained how green beans and fish sauce played into the creation of This Little Goat. She also discussed her role in the brand's package design, why trends don't influence new product development, how the company forecasts demand and why she tries to be involved in as many retail meetings as possible. Later, she spoke about how self-manufacturing gives the company flexibility to produce limited-time offerings and collaborations and shared her thoughts on challenges facing fine dining establishments. Brands in this episode: This Little Goat, Momofuku Goods, Fly By Jing

The Atlanta Story podcast features meaningful stories of Atlanta's builders, creators, and entrepreneurs. In this episode Jon Birdsong sits down with Zac Harrison, Founder of Fresh Harvest. Over ten years ago, a cross country bike trip sparked the desire to deliver locally grown food to the doorsteps of consumers. Today, Fresh Harvest supplies Georgia grown food and produce to over 3300 households every week through their sourcing and operations.       In today's interview, Zac shares stories from Fresh Harvest's beginnings, clever ways to raise food conscious kids, how he builds culture with over 70 employees today and much more! The Atlanta Story is put together by the folks at Atlanta Ventures -- and we can't wait to share some of the personalities behind the brand. Atlanta Ventures invests in entrepreneurs through community, content, and capital -- most notably through our Studio with companies like Greenzie and Intown Golf Club. We believe the best entrepreneurs learn from other great artists in different fields.   In this episode, we discuss... Zac Harrison started Fresh Harvest after a cross country motorcycle trip led you to an organic farm. He shares details of his trip and what led to the creation of Fresh Harvest today. (1:19) How Zac decided to commit to food delivery (7:20) How does Zac look at growing the business? (10:45) Who is Zac's Ideal customer? (13:33) Zac shares details into the ‘basket' style of buying groceries at Fresh Harvest. (15:45) Zac delves into the numbers aspect of baskets delivered and the difference in price. (17:30) How Zac fell in love with healthy food and organic produce. (20:11) For the average shopper at Kroger or Publix, what should they know about food that they likely don't? (23:02) How is the problem of waste being solved in other cities? Is it at all? (27:30) You've built a strong online brand, can you share more about how you develop culture internally? (28:51)  Where does Zac see the future of grocery shopping? (33:19) There has been amazing growth for Fresh Market over the past 10 years. Does Zac want to continue expanding or stay where he is now? (36:00) Zac goes into the ‘Share the Harvest' program and what it entails. (37:20) How Zac instills a food conscious mentality with his children (39:15) Fresh Harvest likely would have been successful in any city. Why Atlanta? What has Atlanta done for Zac? (41:36)   Resources discussed in this episode: Fresh Harvest   How you can get involved:  Visit atlantaventures.com/studio if you're interested in learning more about Atlanta Ventures and the Studio.    Where you can find us: Website: www.atlstory.com Twitter: @theatlantastory Instagram: @theatlantastory YouTube: Here Subscribe to the newsletter here.

There are fast-growing brands, and then there is Bachan's.  Launched in 2019, Bachan's markets a line of soy-based condiments that it describes as “Japanese Barbecue Sauce.” Admired for their versatility, the products are commonly used for cooking barbecue and also as a marinade, finishing sauce and in stir-fry. Founder and CEO Justin Gill developed the brand based off of a family heirloom recipe and named it as an homage to his grandmother. Bachan's fanatical consumer following has driven its ambitious retail strategy. Its four flavors – The Original, Hot and Spicy, Yuzu, and Gluten-Free – are available at over 11,000 stores across the U.S., including Costco, Whole Foods, Publix, Sprouts, Target, Kroger and The Fresh Market. Nationwide distribution has sparked surging revenue. Just three-and-a-half years after its debut, Bachan's expects to generate $35 million in sales by the end of 2022. Investors have taken note: in September the company announced a $13 million Series A funding round led by private equity firm Sonoma Brands Capital. The investment will be deployed to expand Bachan's retail footprint and develop new products.  In this episode, Gill spoke about how the brand's rapid start was fueled by six years of preparation and planning prior to its debut, the intentionality of the brand's label and package design, why he credits a focus on high quality ingredients as key to consumer loyalty, his thoughtful approach to demand planning and how the company evaluated potential investors.  Show notes: 0:45: Justin Gill, Founder & CEO, Bachan's – Gill spoke with Taste Radio editor Ray Latif about his passion for surfing and background in jiu-jitsu before discussing how a heritage trip to Japan and Cambodia impacted his decision to launch a food brand. He also spoke about why he felt Bachan's was “pretty buttoned up” upon its launch, going for an iconic look with the label design and how the description of “Japanese barbecue sauce” is both familiar and specific. Later, he explained why he's focused on sustainable growth, how Bachan's has dramatically scaled production while maintaining product quality, how risk-taking paid off amid a supply chain crisis and why the best investment deals are ones in which no one gets exactly what they wanted. Brands in this episode: Bachan's, Huy Fong, Krave

Have you ever wondered how new food products actually get into stores when they're not made by a big corporation? Ali Bonar, CEO and co-founder of Oat Haus, talks about the hurdles she's overcome to leave her previous career behind and start a food company. The Oat Haus flagship product, Granola Butter, is the world's first oat-based spread and was born out of Ali's eating disorder recovery. Oat Haus is available at over 1,200 stores, including Whole Foods, Sprouts, Harris Teeter, The Fresh Market & more. I personally am obsessed with the new Brownie Batter flavor! Granola Butter is nut-free so it's a great sub for peanut butter at nut-free schools.Resources:Oat HausPressed JuiceryPressed Juicery Chalkboard MagazineWhole FoodsDidn't I Just Feed YouAli Bonar InstagramOat Haus InstagramOat Haus Store Locator

You are in for a treat!    We have the one and only, Ali Bonar, CEO and Co-Founder of the company Oat Haus.    Ali has always inspired me with her vulnerability, and her commitment to her own healing.    Inside of today's episode we talk about:    -The negative impacts of disordered eating on our mental health, and relationships -Releasing shame and seeking help and support  -Taking ownership of our own healing within our relationships  Aaaaand so much more!    More about Ali:    Ali Bonar is CEO and co-founder of Oat Haus, a food company on a mission to bring fun & play back to food. Their flagship product, Granola Butter, is the world's first oat-based spread and was born out of Ali's eating disorder recovery. Oat Haus is available at over 1,200 stores, including Whole Foods, Sprouts, Harris Teeter, The Fresh Market & more. Ali lives in Philadelphia with her partner Eric and their dog, Squishy.   Connect with Ali Here:    @alibonar   @oat.haus     https://oat.haus