How does a global leader like
The Hershey Company navigate the delicate balance between
speed to market and the rigorous demands of
regulatory compliance in food? Join host
Katy Jones, CEO of
Trustwell, as she welcomes
Charlie Chappell to discuss why
marketing and R&D alignment is the ultimate "secret sauce" for
scalable innovation. Charlie reflects on his 25-year career, exploring how
clean label trends and the demand for
consumer transparency are forcing brands to move away from "hiding" behind technical jargon and instead embrace a strategy of radical honesty that builds lasting trust.
The conversation dives deep into the future of
food tech AI, specifically the challenge of
subjective taste modeling and why an "LLM for the tongue" is the next frontier for the
product development lifecycle. Charlie explains how
digital twins in food are already optimizing chemical formulations, but why human expertise remains essential when navigating
supply chain disruption and
consumer insights data. By treating reformulation as a proactive engine for
strategic growth in food rather than a reactive burden, leaders can protect their shelf space and ensure their products remain "Sesame Street simple" yet fundamentally superior.
Trustwell reConnect On-Demand is here! 🖥️
If you
work in the food industry, you know that staying ahead of regulations is a constant battle. That’s where
Trustwell reCONNECT On-Demand comes in.
We recently hosted our annual virtual summit, bringing together
hundreds of industry experts to discuss the future of
food safety, traceability, and compliance. Now, you can access the
entire library of sessions, featuring actionable insights from brands like Taco John's and Wawa, focusing on everything from FSMA 204 compliance to quality management and supply chain resilience.
Don't miss out on the strategies you need to lead your team. Access the complete reCONNECT On-Demand library for free by visiting: https://www.trustwell.com/reconnect/
Connect with the team: 👉 Katy Jones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katyjonespr/
👉 Trustwell: https://www.trustwell.com/
👉 Charlie Chappell on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/charliechappell
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Previous guests include:- Michael Robins, Certified Master Chef and the Founder of Integrated Culinary Systems
- Jill Stuber, Co-Founder of Catalyst, LLC
- Justin Dillon, CEO and Founder of FRDM AI
Check out our three most downloaded episodes:
- AI Supply Chain: Experts Share How Technology Will Reshape the Food Industry
- Why Most Weight Loss Programs Fail: Data Beats Diets with Timothy Chinniah
- Why Traditional Customer Data Is Dead—The New Playbook for Retail Success with Russ Hawkins