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Beyond the Shelf — 138 episodes
Finding your niche within the food & beverage CPG industry with Kamaal Jarrett of Hillside Harvest
Curating the world's first eCommerce platform for health & sustainability-conscious shoppers with James Ren of Thrive Market
Innovations in plant-based meat alternatives with Aakash Shah & Damian Felchlin of High Time Foods
Harnessing the power of the lupini bean with Isabelle Steichen & Allie Dempster of Lupii
Using tech and coffee to foster community with Michael Sharon & Kal Freese of Taika
Creating unique and scalable beverage products with Tom Gibson & Scott Weddle of Flavorman
Using functional ingredients to promote brain health with Jonathan Wolfson of Brainiac Foods
Why taste is key in better-for-you food & beverage products with Kristi & David Vartanian of TiDBiTS Candy
How to balance education and entertainment in social marketing with Vasa Martinez of Perfy & growthbuster
What's changed in the protein/nutritional bar category with Jennifer Maxwell of JAMBAR
Why brand education is important with Éva Pelczer of Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal
Becoming a top-selling brand on Amazon with Alex French of Bizzy Coffee
Standing out in the crowded beverage industry with Paul Voge of Aura Bora
Increasing supply chain predictability with data-driven solutions with Amit Noam of AgriTask
Utilizing sensory testing to develop products with Shawn Kapanke of Silver Spring Foods
Utilizing co-branded products to expand an iconic Taiwanese brand with Young Chang of A-Sha Noodles
Why private brands need to be bold with Chris Faridniya of ChefsBest
Trends in health & wellness with Sarah Marion of Murphy Research
Improving your gut health with tasty beverages with Rosa Li of wildwonder
What does "grass-fed" actually mean with Julia Joseph of Maple Hill Creamery
Sustainable online grocery delivery with Bentley Hall of Good Eggs
Creating a fan favorite ice cream brand with Ben Van Leeuwen of Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream
Scaling a plant-based meat brand with Max Elder of Nowadays
Building a socially conscious brand with Rod Johnson of BLK & Bold Specialty Beverages
How local vertical farming can change the way we think about food with Eddy Badrina of Eden Green Technology
How tortilla chips are changing the way we think of water conservation with Josh Death of Kazoo Snacks
Innovation in the plant-based meat industry with Jody & Todd Boyman of Hungry Planet
Crisis Management with Jeff Hahn of TexHahn Media
What we should know about sustainability in the food industry with Kathryn Bernell of reHarvest Provisions
How to create a gut-friendly product with Alex Corsini of Alex's Awesome Sourdough
What's next for the private label industry with Christopher Durham of Retail Brands Institute
The power of experiential marketing with Daniel Yaffe of AnyRoad
Why it's important for small businesses to say "no" with Meghan Lynch of Six-Point Creative
Exploring the versatility and complexity of bitters with Genevieve Brazelton of The Bitter Housewife
What has caused the recent cocktail boom with André Darlington
The importance of accurate nutritional labels with Sonia Couto of MenuSano
Innovation in the Protein Bar Category with Mark & Chris of Buddha Brands
Can better-for-you products be indulgent with Sydney Chasin of Chasin' Dreams Farms
What's new in the vitamin and supplement industry with Michael Vercelletto of Church & Dwight
How a social strategy can drive business with Nicole Hamzeloo of Thrive Collective
What happens to produce that's not marketable with Ben Moore of The Ugly Company
How is saffron harvested? with Mohammad Salehi of Heray Spice
How customers can help create new flavor profiles with Brian Tate of Oats Overnight
Why innovation is key in the hard seltzer category with Nate Medow & Zeke Bronfman of SESH
Navigating Ad Claims: Episode 3 with Pamela Deese of Arent Fox
Navigating Ad Claims: Episode 2 with Pamela Deese of Arent Fox
Navigating Ad Claims: Episode 1 with Pamela Deese of Arent Fox
Why functional beverages are the future of the industry with Todd O'Gara of wanu water
How wildfires affect the wine industry with Philippe Langner of Hesperian Wines
How to create a great tasting zero-sugar beverage with Jennifer Ross and Cristina Ros Blankfein of Swoon
What does it mean to "go public" with Jaxie Alt of Stryve Biltong
How do subscription services work with Paul Kalemkiarian of Wine of the Month Club
How has Dry January changed the beverage industry with Sharelle Klaus of DRY Botanical Bubbly
How has the wine industry changed in the past year with Ray Isle of Food & Wine Magazine
How can established brands be revamped with David Klavsons of King Juice Co.
How can the coffee industry be more sustainable with Maria Palacio of Progeny Coffee
What's new in natural foods with Jeff Grogg of JPG Resources
What food trends will emerge in 2021? with John Stephanian of ADM
How can soda be healthy? with Allison & Stephen Ellsworth of Poppi
How can meal kits inspire customers? with Carley Sheehy of Global Grub
Why transparency is important in the plant-based market with Dan Curtin of Greenleaf Foods
Can influencer marketing work for your brand? with Elle DeFreitas of Wonderkind Co.
How to create branding your customers will love - with Ross Kimbarovsky of Crowdspring
How can CPG brands catch the attention of grocery buyers? with Alli Ball
What are fermented products and how can they help you? with Lauren Mones of Fermenting Fairy
How can brands plan for an uncertain future - with Walker Smith of Kantar
Why are consumers stocking up on protein powders? with Claire Morton Reynolds of New Hope Network
What can new business owners expect when launching a brand - with Cindy Poiesz of Supernola
How can private labels stand out? with Aimee Becker of Daymon
How are online grocery retailers faring through COVID-19? with Brandon Wehmeyer of Boxed
How can emerging brands get better distribution - with Larissa Russell of Pod Foods
How can food waste be upcycled? with Daniel Kurzrock of ReGrained
How can brands continue marketing during COVID-19? with Jess Saba of Good Point PR
Why hard kombucha should be your new go-to drink - with Adam Hiner of Boochcraft
What is cell-based meat? with Megan Poinski of Food Dive
How can CBD help athletes? with Beau Wehrle of DEFY
How can the supply chain be more transparent? with DJ Bodden of Farmer Connect
How can AI help with product development? with Jason Cohen of Analytical Flavor Systems
How is cannabis being used within the food & beverage industry? with Scott Riefler of SōRSE Technology
How can supply chain innovation help local farmers? with Patrick Mateer of Seal the Seasons
What does the future hold for hard seltzers? with Lillianna Byington of Industry Dive
What is mindful eating? with Lynn Rossy of The Center for Mindful Eating
Is 2020's biggest trend zero-proof alcohol? with Marcus Sakey of Ritual Zero Proof
How can the industry cater to flexitarians? with Phil Wong & Dave Betts of Misfit Foods
How important is a digital marketing strategy? with Wendi Liechty of KWSM: A Digital Marketing Agency
Everything you need to know about plant-based burgers with Christopher Doering of Food Dive
What makes a millennial click? with Dan Negroni of Launchbox
Do you know what is in the wine you are drinking? with Matt Williams of Secco Wine Club
How can early stage investors help emerging brands? with Dayton Miller of Boulder Food Group
How does color impact taste? with Dr. John Hayes of Penn State's Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences
What is the future of cannabis in food and beverage? with Dave Donnan of A.T. Kearney
What is aloe-infused water? with Ken Kisoo Park of Detox Water
What are the top 3 facets of food and beverage packaging safety? with Gary Ketsenbaum
What is biltong? with Gabe Carimi of Stryve Biltong
What does it mean to "eat kosher"? with Yaron Weitzman of Bleacher Report
How can you live a balanced life? with Nancy Clark
How can you reinvigorate an iconic brand? with Ciare James of Conagra
What are some of the challenges around seafood? with Lilani Estacio of Orca Bay Seafoods
How can workforce training help with food waste? with Aviva Paley of Kitchens for Good
How can local produce change the world? with Abby Prior of BrightFarms
What is fair trade cocoa? with Dianna Lovett of Cocomama
What is a meat snack bar? with Mark Tilsen of Tanka Bar
What is the NBA's secret addiction? with Baxter Holmes of ESPN
How are millennials shaping the food industry? with Maura Judkis of the Washington Post
What's it like being a celebrity chef? with Chef Melissa Mayo
What makes the poultry industry so successful? with Mike Cockrell of Sanderson Farms
How to continue success with a legacy brand - with Domonic Biggi of Beaverton Foods
What is a "Gastronaut"? with Stefan Gates
How can we prevent food waste? with Patrick Bultema of FoodMaven
What's new in the grocery industry? with Phil Lempert of SupermarketGuru.com
How can you cook smarter, with an app? with Joshua Sigel of Innit
What does it mean to be food insecure? with Cathy Davis of Feeding America
What makes packaging exciting? with David Ziegler-Voll of Marketing by Design
What's new with the restaurant industry? with Bret Thorn of Nation’s Restaurant News
How cashew farming can make a difference - with Don Larson of Sunshine Nut Co
How are natural foods changing the industry? with Mark Mallardi of New Hope Network
What is the history of private brands? with Christopher Durham of My Private Brand
How can two competing brands work together? with Adam Beane & Erik Havlick of Conagra
How tea can give back to the community? with Dan Klein of Tiesta Tea
What is it like being a chef instructor? with Wook Kang of Kendall College
What is stevia? with Carol May of Wisdom Natural Brands
How can you change your diet? with Jeanne David of Outer Aisle Gourmet
What is it like being a private chef for an NBA star? with Ryan Lopez
What is organic water? with Adam Lazar of Asarasi
How are food trends determined? with Suzy Badaracco of Culinary Tides (Part 2)
How are food trends determined? with Suzy Badaracco of Culinary Tides (Part 1)
What is sprouted foods? with Frank Lambert of Crunchsters
What's the deal with quinoa? with Sarah Chalos of I Heart Keenwah
Is cricket protein the next big thing? with Gabi Lewis of Exo Protein
What's the tea? with Sashee Chandran of Tea Drops
What questions should you ask your customers? Elliot Begoun of The Intertwine Group
What is stevia? with Ben Fleischer of Pyure Brands
How to develop your own product - with Ally Murphy of Ally's Bar
How is the industry changing consumer interests? with Betsy Opyt of Betsy's Best
How is cultural diversity changing the industry? with Sarah Wangler of Sweet Marketing Success
What trends should be on the lookout for? with Joe Lupica of SuperSeedz
What's new in packaging? with Ian Jensen of Jensen Creative Studio
What's the science behind bread? with Michael Kalanty of Bread with Benefits