In this episode, we speak with Frank McKinney, COO/Plant Manager at Carolina Ingredients, a leading B2B food ingredient and blending company. We explore the fascinating world of Carolina Ingredients, where innovation, technology, and quality assurance drive their operations. From their low-sodium proprietary sea salt brand to their extensive range of dry or dehydrated ingredients, including…

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

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

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

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

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

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

In this episode, Joshua Sanders, the Vice President of Sea Breeze, a fourth-generation family-owned business in the concentrated beverages and syrups industry. Joshua discusses the two sides of their business, which includes providing beverage concentrates and syrups to restaurants and bars, as well as packing syrups such as chocolate, caramel, and pancake syrup in small…

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

Newton Huang, Director of Marketing & IT at 7 Leaves Cafe, as he shares how they stand out in a crowded market through their unique combination of marketing and technology. Discover how they encourage community involvement, cook all of their drinks, and limit customization for a quick and simple menu.Newton also explains how their digital…