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QuenchAlisha Taff – Regenerative farmer, entrepreneur and founder of Just Jujubes
Sometimes the best business opportunities are the ones you never saw coming. Just ask Alisha Taff, founder of California’s Rockfront Ranch and Just Jujubes, a…
QuenchTricia Greyshock – President and CEO of NFRA and Champion of Frozen and Refrigerated Food Innovation
The frozen food aisle isn't what it used to be. From restaurant-quality meals to globally inspired flavors, frozen and refrigerated foods are changing the way…
QuenchJenn Palmer – Consumer brand financing expert and champion of women-led businesses
Growth can be exciting, but without the right financial foundation, success can create as many problems as it solves. Jenn Palmer, founder and CEO of JPalmer…
QuenchAmit Pandhi – Food industry veteran and expert in building, fixing and scaling brands
Some of the hardest brands to grow are the ones consumers already think they know. Amit Pandhi has spent his career taking on that challenge, building, fixing…
QuenchPaul Hemingway – CPG marketing leader and food innovation strategist
The grocery store may still be where the purchase happens, but the decision increasingly starts somewhere else. Paul Hemingway, Vice President of Marketing and…
QuenchJim Herr – Third-generation snack industry leader and champion of flavor innovation
For nearly 80 years, Herr’s has remained a family-owned snack company by staying rooted in its values while continuing to evolve. Jim Herr, Senior Vice…
QuenchPete Olander – Founder of Happie and innovator in cannabis and functional wellness beverages
From J.P. Morgan to mushroom and cannabis beverages, Pete Olander has taken an unconventional path into one of the fastest-growing spaces in food and beverage…
QuenchJenny Mehlman – Dairy marketing leader and champion of all things cheese and butter
In a category everyone thinks they understand (like dairy and cheese), the real challenge isn’t the product, it’s staying relevant. Jenny Mehlman is Senior…
QuenchChuck Meehan – Super Bowl creative veteran and champion of big ideas
Great creative doesn’t start with execution, it starts with a point of view. Chuck Meehan is Chief Creative Officer of Pavone Group and a veteran creative…
QuenchSeason 9 highlights
Season 9 of Forktales brought together visionaries redefining what it means to lead, create, and serve in the food and beverage world. From heritage duck farms…
QuenchSameer Malhotra – Food entrepreneur and leader in authentic Indian cuisine
From growing up in his family’s New York restaurants to leading a $50 million food company, Sameer Malhotra has built Café Spice into one of the most…
QuenchEdward Medina – Transformative leader in authentic Mexican cuisine
Edward Medina is at the helm of Ramona's Food Group, steering the company with both tradition and innovation in mind. When Edward joined in 2012 as director of…
QuenchTom Moffitt – Pioneer in Plant-Based Dairy and Champion of Quality Innovation
Tom Moffitt is a seasoned entrepreneur and pioneering figure in the plant-based dairy industry, leveraging his extensive background as a food microbiologist…
QuenchJoey Jurgielewicz – Duck industry leader and champion of happy poultry
We’re kicking off Season 9 of Forktales with a deep dive into the world of duck. Joey Jurgielewicz is Director of Client Service at Tasty Duck—one of the…
QuenchSeason 8 highlights
Season 8 of Forktales served up a fresh batch of bold voices and breakthrough ideas from across the food and beverage industry. From Sean Zecman’s insights on…
QuenchKenny Morrison – Founder of VCC Brands and Pioneer in Cannabis-Infused Beverages
Kenny Morrison is the founder of VCC Brands and CQ Drinks, and a pioneer in the world of cannabis-infused edibles and beverages. His expertise lies in crafting…
QuenchLaurel Orley – CEO of Daily Crunch and Innovator in Better-for-You Snacking
Laurel Orley is the founder and CEO of Daily Crunch Snacks, a women-owned, mission-driven snack brand known for its sprouted, air-dried almonds and bold flavor…
QuenchDenise Woodard – CPG entrepreneur and advocate for allergy-friendly snacking
In this very special 100th episode of Forktales, we’re joined by Denise Woodard. Denise is the trailblazing founder and CEO of Partake Foods, a line of…
QuenchYanni Hufnagel – Founder of Lemon Perfect
Yanni Hufnagel knows how to build a winning team, whether on the basketball court as a former assistant coach for powerhouse programs like Harvard, Vanderbilt…
QuenchClara Paye – Founder & CEO of UNiTE Food
In this episode, we sit down with Clara Paye, founder and CEO of UNiTE Food, a company shaking up the protein bar industry with globally inspired flavors like…
QuenchSeason 7 highlights
Season 7 of Forktales was a feast of stories and insights from food industry trailblazers. We explored how Biscuitville’s secret recipe became a Southern…
QuenchAndy Gellert – President of Gellert Global Group
Gellert Global Group imports more than 5,500 unique food items from more than 60 countries and is one of the largest food importers in the world. Andy Gellert…
QuenchEp 87: Doug Renfro / President of Renfro Foods and Salsa Creator Extraordinaire
This episode of Forktales is a spicy one thanks to Doug Renfro of Renfro Foods. Doug and his cousins oversee Mrs. Renfro’s salsas, a brand that has grown into…
QuenchEp 84: Audley Wilson / Shark Tank survivor & Founder of RoboBurger
Earlier this year, Audley Wilson and his partners took their dream – a revolutionary vending machine that makes fresh, made-to-order burgers – and pitched it…
QuenchEp 82: Martino Brambilla / President of Embassy Ingredients
If you’ve had a donut, brownie, cupcake or cookie in the past year, you’ve probably had a baked good made with ingredients from Embassy Ingredients. Martino…
QuenchEp 78: Emily Rugaber / VP of Marketing for Thanx
Why do so many restaurants fail to properly use data? What are the biggest mistakes restaurants make when designing loyalty programs? Two huge questions and…
QuenchEp 74: Rob Grimes / Founder & CEO of IFBTA
As the founder and CEO of the International Food & Beverage Technology Association (IFBTA), Rob Grimes spends his time forecasting tech trends and helping…
QuenchEp 71: Dan Costello / CEO of Home Run Inn Pizza
Dan Costello oversees nine Chicago area pizza shops and a thriving frozen pizza brand as the CEO of Home Run Inn Pizza. That position gives him a front row…