Pederson's Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!

A customer using Pederson's bacon ends and pieces – Heidi Orrock (Diestel) might qualify more as a peer than a customer but we are so proud of the fact that she is using our bacon in her turkey burgers we just had to put her in the customer category! Heidi is a member of a family farming business that began raising turkeys in 1949 and a champion for their no compromise approach!

Fun fact: Heidi has probably done north of 1000 product demonstrations in her life! That has to be a big reason she relates so well with the Diestel consumers!

(1:36) - What led you to put bacon into turkey burgers?

(4:44) - How do you think about brand building?

(6:02) - Thoughts on animal treatment/cruelty

(14:27) - How do you think about sustainability?

(25:06) - Heirloom Turkeys

(27:04) - Heidi's experience with product demonstrations and it's relation to understanding the customer

(30:53) - Wrap Up

Go here to learn more about Diestel Turkey Ranch

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One of our most trusted consumers – Maria Emmerich has been telling the story of protein's role in nutrition and health for years! She is an international bestselling author as well as a world class speaker. She specializes in autoimmune disorders and says "My goal is to help transform people's lives and start living again!"

Fun fact: Check out ketocondo.com…

(2:08) - What got you into this world of Keto?

Check out Maria's books here

(4:36) - Maria's Coaching and resources

KetoMaria.com

(5:14) - Why do you love Pederson's products?

(7:13) - The issue with Sugar

(10:10) - The stigma around the word "Keto", "Natural" and the power behind protein

(12:23) - Maria's husband going on the Carnivore diet

(14:11) - Maria's Beef recommendations

(15:29) - Humane animal treatment

(17:01) - Paddle boarding with Whales

(18:20) - Getting clients off medication via diet change

(21:19) - The importance of Pederson's partners

(23:00) - Getting our kids off sugar

(25:41) - The obesity problem and fat shaming

(28:46) - Maria's story of adopting her sons

(31:08) - Wrap Up

(32:00) Maria's resources and how to get in touch with her

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The 1st family of Pederson's – Cody (President) and Chrissy (Office Manager) Lane have been making the wheels turn around here for a long time…over 20 years to be exact! They both played a big role in founding Bacon Bash Texas and you can still find them working their tails of throughout the year and on the 3rd weekend in October making sure the event continues to be Bigger, Badder, and Baconier!

Fun fact: Cody and Chrissy were high school sweet hearts…and if Chrissy had not sent in a job application to Pederson's on Cody's behalf he might still be a day working cowboy!

(2:35) - How Chrissy ended up at Pederson's and her role evolving

(6:29) - Cody on Bacon Bash

(10:07) - Making calls to scholarship recipients & The charitable outcomes of Bacon Bash

(12:57) - Cody & Chrissy's working relationship

(16:01) - What's next for Pederson's?

(20:05) - Wrap Up

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A vendor keeping Pederson's COLD – Cleve Simpson and his team at Cooltime Refrigeration supports our plant, company, products, and brand by keeping our large number of freon cooling and freezing units operational. His experience, engineering, and customer support make him one of those vendors we most appreciate.

Fun fact: Cleve and Cooltime have been sponsors and attendees of Bacon Bash Texas for most of our events…we flat couldn't do what we do without their loyal support!

(2:22) - Cleve and his career background in refrigeration

(4:27) - What's the most frustrating thing in your industry right now?

(7:52) - Cleve's Inventor mentality and Cooltime's & Pederson's commitment to quality

(11:11) Bacon Bash Texas!

(13:15) - Wrap Up

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A customer using Pederson's products in his restaurant – Cowboy Chef Mike Newton displays his culinary skill in Stephenville, TX at his restaurant, Newton at THE CELLAR. Chef Newton sits on the final table judging panel at Bacon Bash Texas and always seems to find a way to raise just a little more $$$$.

Fun fact: Cowboy Chef Newton was a contestant on MasterChef season 8…those Damn Caviar!

(1:41) - Introducing Chef Newton & Newton at the Cellar

(5:28) - What makes local suppliers important to you?

(8:07) - The future or agriculture

(9:39) - The balance of local growers & high quality product

(12:24) - Pederson's striving to be a resource to their vendors

(13:53) - People won't remember what you said but how you made them feel

(14:30) - Creating the aesthetic of a restaurant

(17:08) - How is Newton as the Cellar navigating the world today to stay in business?

(19:45) - The importance of sustainability

(20:52) - Chef Newton's incredible Palate

(23:42) - Bacon Bash Texas!

(25:56) - Mike's early life and mistakes he made

(26:45) - Pederson's goal of sharing information to everyone and highlighting our amazing partners

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Loyal consumers of bacon at Bacon Bash Texas – Owen and Sandi Carlson represent what is best in humanity. They live through tough realities with love and a heart for others. Pederson's is honored to dedicate a month of the podcast to Bacon Bash Texas and all it stands for!

Fun fact: Owen and Sandi founded Niki Warms the Cold in honor of their daughter Niki Carlson and spend much of their time making sure the needy, across Texas, know they are seen and have a coat or blanket to keep warm!

(1:50) - Owen and Sandi Introductions

(3:38) - Bacon Bash 2021

www.BaconBashTexas.com

(4:18) - The story behind Niki Warms the Cold

Nicki Warms the Cold on Facebook

(11:46) - Why is Bacon Bash supporting Type 1 Diabetes?

(14:07) - Continuous Glucose Monitors to help those with Type 1 Diabetes

(14:57) - The Horny Toad

(16:12) - Cranfills Gap, TX

(17:17) - What happens at Bacon Bash?

(19:29) - Hooty-Hoo!

(22:36) - Advice for those struggling with the loss of a child

(25:27) - Wrap Up

A Peer in our industry – DPM (David Paul Miller) is the Chief Sales Officer at The New Primal, a brand with Whole30 compliant products and a kindred spirit! As you might expect as the CSO he has a broad understanding of the industry, buyers, consumers, and how his brand brings value!

Fun fact: He once commandeered a button-down shirt from the hotel he was staying in because his luggage didn't make the trip across the country with him in time for his meeting. So, he wore a shirt that said "Inn By The Sea La Jolla CA" to a meeting 😂

Check out the Whole30 Approved Program Here

(3:10) - The story of "DPM" and thoughts on Personal Branding

(6:15) - Behind the scenes of The New Primal

(12:30) - Who's your biggest competitors and how do you differentiate?

(16:56) - How TNP brings new products to market & The Whole30 Theme

(26:23) - The importance of being collaborative partners with retailers & How DPM pitches retailers

(31:15) - AIP: Auto-immune Protocol

(35:19) - Growth plans for The New Primal

(37:36) - Do you still feel like a startup?

(44:50) - The New Primal's newest products

(48:35) - What are your buyers' biggest pain points?

(57:18) - Wrap Up

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An Employee of Pederson's for 11 years as of recording – AJ Flinn is our Internal Operations Coordinator. She is our go to expert for Label Compliance, Nutritional Fact panels, and IT/Network/Software/Hardware solutions. Her input drives much of our decision making and her experience makes her one of the best in the industry!

She has done 1.5 Whole30s…yes we know there is no such thing as doing a .5 Whole30…we forgive her!

Check out the Whole30 Approved Program Here

(1:56) - AJ's background and the value she brings to the team

(3:59) - What do you wish consumers and customers knew about your work

(5:39) - How AJ came to Pederson's

(7:28) - How the natural farming industry has changed & butting heads

(8:33) - Nutritional Facts Panels and how they're written

(12:17) - Who is the 'Nutritional Police'?

(13:17) - What are the most common questions you get from customers and vendors?

(15:06) - Investing in Employee talent & Working with great vendors

(17:55) - Whole30

(21:32) - Are consumers getting more interested in what's in their food and where it came from?

(24:51) - What's your favorite thing about PNF

(25:34) - What's your least favorite thing about PNF?

(28:21) - Wrap Up & words of encouragement

USDA Labeling Regulations

Pederson's Natural Farms

A Vendor providing farm management services to Pederson's – Gary Dial is the founder of Aberdeen Farms and Truebridge Foods. He is a veterinarian/professor who left academia and started his own business which works tirelessly to make 3 things happen within the operations he works with...better environment for pigs, consistent quality product, and financial feasibility!

He is a big reason our pork supply is Whole30 compliant!

Whole30 Approved Program

(1:44) - Gary's background and how he got into pig farming

(6:20) - The sanitizing process when working with pigs

(7:58) - Pigs are actually very clean animals

(9:12) - Gary's commitment to the well-being of pigs

(16:22) - Staff training and Standard Operating Procedures

(17:11) - Misconceptions in Pig Farming

G.A.P. Standards for Pig Welfare

(21:04) - Gary Walks us through one of his farms

(25:25) - Farrowing and nursing pigs

(30:41) - Environmental differences between commercial and traditional farms

(32:38) - Gasses produced from manure and animals and their impact

(34:09) - What goes into the pig feed?

(35:20) - What grains or vegetable components make up the vegetarian-feed?

(36:39) - Profitability & Sustainability

(39:55) - Why don't we expand this sustainable model faster?

(43:35) - Wrap Up

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A Customer buying Pederson's pork – Angela Mavridis is the founder of TRIBALÍ Foods. As a kid in her grandmother's Greek kitchen, Angela discovered the nurturing power of real foods. Today, her recipes are a flavorful celebration of simple ingredients — gathered from nature and seasoned with loving care — that make healthier eating easier for everyone. TRIBALÍ Foods seeks and sources high-quality animal meats — from grass fed and grass finished pastured beef, free-range chicken and turkey, to natural pork — to create a flavorful, versatile, and nutrient-dense centerpiece for wholesome, satisfying meals. Welcome to ancestral eating made for your modern world!

Her company TRIBALÍ is a Whole30 partner!

Check out the Whole30 Approved Program Here

(1:20) - Angela's background and Tribali

TribaliFoods.com

(3:39) - Angela's thoughts on the changing consumer & wanting to know more about their food and who makes their food.

(6:32) - Why did you become a nutritionist?

Whole30

(12:28) - How do you help clean up people's plates?

(15:37) - Angela's Entrepreneurial insights

(19:32) - Networking

(20:24) - Tribali's new products

(22:24) - What drives you to differentiate your products?

(24:43) - Who's doing a great job in the food industry right now?

Siete Foods

Primal Kitchen

(25:52) - How can people find more about you?

Tribali on Instagram