Ingrained Insights Podcast

Safieddine and Ryan Brothers (founders of BFY doughnut maker Drumroll) connected with SF&WB's Brett Parker to discuss their growth since they started the company in 2019, as well as their plans for the future. They also talk about the recent $3 million investment from 7-Mile Brands and plans to harness the funds to fuel future expansion.

Nature's Bakery has enjoyed considerable growth in recent years, and Mars is betting big on the baked snack brand's future with investment in a new $237 million facility. CEO Gardiner talks about the upward trajectory, history of BFY innovation, and more.

Multimedia Specialist Brett Parker connected with Dennis (who hails from Ghana) to discuss Flow's Tasty Treats' mission to bring African cuisine into the American mainstream, with items like toasted corn, peanut mixes, and dried coconuts. She also shares insights about her charity work and sales at  Costco.

Thanks to recent innovations with inclusions, better-for-you baked goods and snacks can be more than tasty and healthy; they can also be fun. Miller talks about some of the company's products that sweeten, sparkle, and otherwise enhance products to help delight consumers.

On its 100th anniversary, the American Society of Baking's annual event has more than a few innovations in store for the industry pros attending. Lisa Arato of Spiromatic and Ashley Robertson of Corbion share a sneak peek at some of the notable changes.

Sweet-toothed consumers increasingly seek treats that are tasty, indulgent, and natural. Oobli, a maker of sweet proteins, is attracting the attention of producers like Grupo Bimbo with its BFY sugar-alternative solutions. CEO Wing shares insights about the sweet solutions and the possibilities in snack, bakery, and candy.

When Dave and Jan Marson sold their wildly successful food brand Nature’s Bakery to Mars, they didn’t rest on their laurels. Instead, they rolled up their sleeves and founded another company: Marson Foods, a producer of waffles, pancake bites, and other items for retail, foodservice, and other clients. The couple shares their fascinating history and shares insights about running not one, but TWO successful food empires.

Since this snack company appeared on the cover of our September 2023 issue it's gone through some impressive growth. According to Marino (president and CEO of the company), it's just getting started. Listen to hear about how the sweet potato chip purveyor has innovated, and how it's planning for an even brighter future.

Jeff Nichols, vice president of supply chain and grower relations with Nichols Farms, knows a lot about pistachios; his family has been in the business for more than six decades, so you might say it's in his blood. He discusses the company's long history, growth, product innovation, and being a good steward of the land and planet.

Love + Chew started out in founder/CEO Lauren Chew's San Francisco apartment, with the idea of crafting plant-based snacks that tasted good but also fit in with her aim of eating better. The idea took off, and now the line of vegan, gluten-free cookies are found on the shelves of thousands of stores, including Whole Foods Markets, Costcos, and other big names. Chew tells us more about the company's healthy mission and growth.