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Forktales
A weekly podcast that feeds food and beverage brands with insights, ideas, trends, and anecdotes discussed with restaurant, hospitality, and beverage industry leaders.
Episodes
ForktalesAlisha Taff – Regenerative farmer, entrepreneur and founder of Just Jujubes
Alisha Taff is a California farmer, beekeeper and entrepreneur who founded Rockfront Ranch and Just Jujubes. An Asian American woman working in a traditionally…
ForktalesTricia Greyshock – President and CEO of NFRA and Champion of Frozen and Refrigerated Food Innovation
Tricia Greyshock is President and CEO of the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA), where she leads efforts to strengthen the frozen and…
ForktalesJenn Palmer – Consumer brand financing expert and champion of women-led businesses
Jenn Palmer is the founder and CEO of JPalmer Collective, bringing 20 years of experience in the financing industry. She specializes in helping growing…
ForktalesAmit Pandhi – Food industry veteran and expert in building, fixing and scaling brands
Amit Pandhi is a longtime food industry executive and brand builder with experience leading both emerging and established consumer brands. His career has…
ForktalesPaul Hemingway – CPG marketing leader and food innovation strategist
Paul Hemingway is Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Litehouse Foods, where he also leads innovation. A 25-year CPG veteran, his career has…
ForktalesJim Herr – Third-generation snack industry leader and champion of flavor innovation
Jim Herr is Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing and R&D at Herr’s, where he helps lead the consumer-facing side of the family business. A…
ForktalesAmir Yazdi – Restaurant investor, operator and growth strategist
Amir Yazdi is the founder and managing partner of Bastian Capital, an investment firm focused on identifying, acquiring and growing restaurant and hospitality…
ForktalesPete Olander – Founder of Happie and innovator in cannabis and functional wellness beverages
Pete Olander is the founder of Happie, a plant medicine beverage company focused on cannabis-infused and functional mushroom drinks. Before launching Happie…
ForktalesPete Olander – Founder of Happie and innovator in cannabis and functional wellness beverages
Pete Olander is the founder of Happie, a plant medicine beverage company focused on cannabis-infused and functional mushroom drinks. Before launching Happie…
ForktalesJenny Mehlman – Dairy marketing leader and champion of all things cheese and butter
Jenny Mehlman is Senior Marketing Director at Dairy Farmers of America, where she leads branded cheese and butter businesses. With a background in brand…
ForktalesJenny Mehlman – Dairy marketing leader and champion of all things cheese and butter
Jenny Mehlman is Senior Marketing Director at Dairy Farmers of America, where she leads branded cheese and butter businesses. With a background in brand…
ForktalesMike DiBeneditto – CEO of Golden Waffles and Champion of Bold Brand Reinvention
Mike DiBeneditto is CEO of Golden Waffles, a nearly 90-year-old foodservice brand known for its fresh-baked waffle program. With a background in broadline…
ForktalesMike DiBeneditto – CEO of Golden Waffles and Champion of Bold Brand Reinvention
Mike DiBeneditto is CEO of Golden Waffles, a nearly 90-year-old foodservice brand known for its fresh-baked waffle program. With a background in broadline…
ForktalesMadelyn Alfano – Restaurateur, hospitality leader and steward of Italian comfort food
Madelyn Alfano is CEO and owner of Maria’s Italian Kitchen and a lifelong hospitality leader. Raised in her family’s grocery and restaurant business, she…
ForktalesMadelyn Alfano – Restaurateur, hospitality leader and steward of Italian comfort food
Madelyn Alfano is CEO and owner of Maria’s Italian Kitchen and a lifelong hospitality leader. Raised in her family’s grocery and restaurant business, she…
ForktalesChuck Meehan – Super Bowl creative veteran and champion of big ideas
Chuck Meehan is Chief Creative Officer of Pavone Group and a veteran creative leader with decades of experience shaping iconic, culture-driving campaigns. A…
ForktalesChuck Meehan – Super Bowl creative veteran and champion of big ideas
Chuck Meehan is Chief Creative Officer of Pavone Group and a veteran creative leader with decades of experience shaping iconic, culture-driving campaigns. A…
ForktalesSeason 9 highlights
]EPISODE 105: Joey Jurgielewicz – Director of Client Service at Tasty Duck and leader in sustainable duck farming EPISODE 106: Tom Moffitt – Founder and CEO of…
ForktalesSeason 9 highlights
]EPISODE 105: Joey Jurgielewicz – Director of Client Service at Tasty Duck and leader in sustainable duck farming EPISODE 106: Tom Moffitt – Founder and CEO of…
ForktalesCurtis Chin – Writer, filmmaker and storyteller of culture and community
Curtis Chin is a writer, filmmaker, activist, and author of the acclaimed memoir Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant. His work reflects on…
ForktalesCurtis Chin – Writer, filmmaker and storyteller of culture and community
Curtis Chin is a writer, filmmaker, activist, and author of the acclaimed memoir Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant. His work reflects on…
ForktalesElliot Nelson – Restaurateur, real estate developer and future mayor of Tulsa
Elliot Nelson is the founder and CEO of McNellie’s Group, a hospitality company that has reshaped the dining scene in Tulsa and beyond. A visionary…
ForktalesElliot Nelson – Restaurateur, real estate developer and future mayor of Tulsa
Elliot Nelson is the founder and CEO of McNellie’s Group, a hospitality company that has reshaped the dining scene in Tulsa and beyond. A visionary…
ForktalesSameer Malhotra – Food entrepreneur and leader in authentic Indian cuisine
Sameer Malhotra is the CEO and co-founder of Café Spice, a nationally distributed brand bringing authentic Indian cuisine to a broad American audience. Raised…
ForktalesSameer Malhotra – Food entrepreneur and leader in authentic Indian cuisine
Sameer Malhotra is the CEO and co-founder of Café Spice, a nationally distributed brand bringing authentic Indian cuisine to a broad American audience. Raised…
ForktalesEdward Medina – Transformative leader in authentic Mexican cuisine
Edward Medina serves as the president of Ramona’s Food Group. With a background in finance, Edward has played a pivotal role in revitalizing…
ForktalesEdward Medina – Transformative leader in authentic Mexican cuisine
Edward Medina serves as the president of Ramona’s Food Group. With a background in finance, Edward has played a pivotal role in revitalizing…
ForktalesTom Moffitt – Pioneer in Plant-Based Dairy and Champion of Quality Innovation
Tom Moffitt is a seasoned entrepreneur and pioneer in the plant-based dairy industry. With a background as a food microbiologist, Tom co-founded Commonwealth…
ForktalesTom Moffitt – Pioneer in Plant-Based Dairy and Champion of Quality Innovation
Tom Moffitt is a seasoned entrepreneur and pioneer in the plant-based dairy industry. With a background as a food microbiologist, Tom co-founded Commonwealth…
ForktalesJoey Jurgielewicz – Duck industry leader and champion of happy poultry
Joey Jurgielewicz is a fifth-generation duck farmer and the Director of Client Service of Tasty Duck. With deep roots in the Long Island duck farming…
ForktalesJoey Jurgielewicz – Duck industry leader and champion of happy poultry
Joey Jurgielewicz is a fifth-generation duck farmer and the Director of Client Service of Tasty Duck. With deep roots in the Long Island duck farming…
ForktalesSeason 8 highlights
EPISODE 104: Sean Zecman – Food distribution leader and innovator EPISODE 103: Kenny Morrison – Founder of VCC Brands and Pioneer in Cannabis-Infused Beverages…
ForktalesSeason 8 highlights
EPISODE 104: Sean Zecman – Food distribution leader and innovatorEPISODE 103: Kenny Morrison – Founder of VCC Brands and Pioneer in Cannabis-Infused…
ForktalesKenny Morrison – Founder of VCC Brands and Pioneer in Cannabis-Infused Beverages
Kenny Morrison is a cannabis industry pioneer and the founder of VCC Brands and CQ Drinks. With a background in documentary filmmaking and early cannabis…
ForktalesKenny Morrison – Founder of VCC Brands and Pioneer in Cannabis-Infused Beverages
Kenny Morrison is a cannabis industry pioneer and the founder of VCC Brands and CQ Drinks. With a background in documentary filmmaking and early cannabis…
ForktalesLaurel Orley – CEO of Daily Crunch and Innovator in Better-for-You Snacking
Laurel Orley is the founder and CEO of Daily Crunch Snacks and a mission-driven entrepreneur with a background in advertising. After more than a decade…
ForktalesLaurel Orley – CEO of Daily Crunch and Innovator in Better-for-You Snacking
Laurel Orley is the founder and CEO of Daily Crunch Snacks and a mission-driven entrepreneur with a background in advertising. After more than a decade…
ForktalesJudy Joo – Chef, entrepreneur and leading voice in modern Korean cuisine
Judy Joo is a classically trained chef, entrepreneur, and television personality whose unconventional journey spans engineering, Wall Street, and the world’s…
ForktalesJudy Joo – Chef, entrepreneur and leading voice in modern Korean cuisine
Judy Joo is a classically trained chef, entrepreneur, and television personality whose unconventional journey spans engineering, Wall Street, and the world’s…
ForktalesDenise Woodard – CPG entrepreneur and advocate for allergy-friendly snacking
Denise Woodard is the founder and CEO of Partake Foods. She launched the brand after her daughter was diagnosed with multiple food allergies. A former…
ForktalesDenise Woodard – CPG entrepreneur and advocate for allergy-friendly snacking
Denise Woodard is the founder and CEO of Partake Foods. She launched the brand after her daughter was diagnosed with multiple food allergies. A former…
ForktalesStephanie Jaeger – President of Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI)
Stephanie Jaeger is the President of Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) and a veteran of the restaurant industry with over 35 years of…
ForktalesStephanie Jaeger – President of Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI)
Stephanie Jaeger is the President of Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) and a veteran of the restaurant industry with over 35 years of…
ForktalesYanni Hufnagel – Founder of Lemon Perfect
Yanni Hufnagel, a former college basketball coach turned entrepreneur, is the founder and CEO of Lemon Perfect, a fast-growing enhanced water brand. With a…
ForktalesYanni Hufnagel – Founder of Lemon Perfect
Yanni Hufnagel, a former college basketball coach turned entrepreneur, is the founder and CEO of Lemon Perfect, a fast-growing enhanced water brand. With a…
ForktalesJeff Broadhurst – CEO of Eat’n Park Hospitality Group
Eat’n Park is a regional restaurant chain known for its family-friendly atmosphere, classic American comfort food, and iconic Smiley Cookies. Founded in…
ForktalesJeff Broadhurst – CEO of Eat’n Park Hospitality Group
Eat’n Park is a regional restaurant chain known for its family-friendly atmosphere, classic American comfort food, and iconic Smiley Cookies. Founded in…
ForktalesClara Paye – Founder & CEO of UNiTE Food
UNiTE Food is a Yorba Linda, California-based company that produces globally inspired protein bars. The brand offers unique flavors such as Churro, Mexican Hot…
ForktalesClara Paye – Founder & CEO of UNiTE Food
UNiTE Food is a Yorba Linda, California-based company that produces globally inspired protein bars. The brand offers unique flavors such as Churro, Mexican Hot…
ForktalesSeason 7 highlights
EPISODE 92 – Stephen Baldi – President of Baldi Management Group EPISODE 91 – Nick McMillan and Amanda Signorelli – Managing Partners…
ForktalesSeason 7 highlights
EPISODE 92 – Stephen Baldi – President of Baldi Management Group EPISODE 91 – Nick McMillan and Amanda Signorelli – Managing Partners…
ForktalesStephen Baldi – President of Baldi Management Group
Stephen oversees Baldi Management Group (BMG), an airport concessions and management consulting company that manages restaurants in Reagan National Airport…
ForktalesStephen Baldi – President of Baldi Management Group
Stephen oversees Baldi Management Group (BMG), an airport concessions and management consulting company that manages restaurants in Reagan National Airport…
ForktalesNick McMillan and Amanda Signorelli – Managing Partners of the Golden Steer
The Golden Steer Steakhouse, established in 1958, is Las Vegas’s oldest continuously operating steakhouse. It has been a favored dining spot for numerous…
ForktalesNick McMillan and Amanda Signorelli – Managing Partners of the Golden Steer
The Golden Steer Steakhouse, established in 1958, is Las Vegas’s oldest continuously operating steakhouse. It has been a favored dining spot for numerous…
ForktalesAnand Gala – Managing Partner of Gala Capital Group
Anand is the Founder and Managing Partner of Gala Capital Partners, a diversified investment and holding company with interests in chain restaurants, software…
ForktalesAnand Gala – Managing Partner of Gala Capital Group
Anand is the Founder and Managing Partner of Gala Capital Partners, a diversified investment and holding company with interests in chain restaurants, software…
ForktalesAndy Gellert – President of Gellert Global Group
Andy is president of Gellert Global Group. The company imports more than 5,500 unique food items from more than 60 countries and is one of the largest food…
ForktalesAndy Gellert – President of Gellert Global Group
Andy is president of Gellert Global Group. The company imports more than 5,500 unique food items from more than 60 countries and is one of the largest food…