Ingrained Insights Podcast

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  1. 11/14/2025

    Episode 127: Justin Gold, Rudi's Bakery

    Celiacs used to have relatively few options when shopping for bread products, and even fewer if they wanted a tasty, indulgent treat like garlic bread. Gold, chief innovation and strategy officer with the company, talks about its recently launched GF heat-and-eat garlic bread (found in the freezer case), and the importance of giving gluten-free eaters a chance to have fun.

    22 min

  2. 11/14/2025

    Episode 126: Jess Waller, Kellanova Away From Home

    What drives snacking purchases and practices? According to Waller, general manager, it's different for everyone, which can make planning products a challenge. She shares insights about current trends, BFY desires, and other factors at play in the snack market.

    25 min

  3. 10/17/2025

    Episode 125: Chris Schultz, Voodoo Doughnut

    The popular bakery chain has been around for more than two decades, with recent growth and expansion worth talking about. CEO Schultz talks about the brand's fun origin story, tasty innovations, and plans for the future.

    16 min

  4. 10/02/2025

    Episode 124: Jason Wright, Wilde Protein Snacks

    Wright, CEO and founder, discusses the brand's unique mix of solid proteins and flavors. The chat touches upon the challenges of putting high-protein ingredients into a chip product, consumer response to the initial idea for the product, and how snack companies can navigate expansion and growth.

    9 min

  5. 09/10/2025

    Episode 123: Jay Milbrandt, Bedford Industries

    Sustainability and innovation are two crucial values at Bedford, a maker of twists, ties, and other accessories used by bakery producers. Its TagBack program, which reclaims tags and other items and gives them new life, is a finalist in the 2025 BEST in Baking program at IBIE; Milbrandt talks about the program and what the honor says about the company.

    18 min

  6. 08/22/2025

    Episode 122: Maggie Leenas, LIke Air

    Snack company Like Air and high-protein product purveyor Prime Bites recently collaborated on some limited-edition treats. Leenas, Like Air director of marketing, and our Multimedia Specialist Brett Parker recently connected to talk about the products, how the flavors were dreamed up, and the TikTok Shop exclusivity.

    8 min

  7. 08/18/2025

    Episode 121: Megan Reamer, Jackson's

    BFY snacks are booming, and that is especially true for Jackson's—known for processing its savory treats in healthier oils, the company has experienced notable growth and expanded reach in recent years. Reamer, who founded the firm with husband Scott, discusses the producer's success, recent innovations, and what's next.

    20 min

  8. 07/29/2025

    Episode 120: Todd Muessling, Fresh-Lock

    The overall sustainability of a package goes more than just the eco-friendliness and the recyclability of the material. Muessling, director of business development and sustainability for Fresh-Lock, talks about all the considerations around holistic package sustainability and the possibilities with flexible containers.

    17 min
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  Catch episodes of Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery’s podcast for insightful interviews with industry leaders on topics that matter, including consumer trends, ingredient advances, product innovation, and more. Listen Now

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  • Creator
    www.snackandbakery.com
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    128
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery
  • Show Website
    Ingrained Insights Podcast