Spilled Salt

Matt Cotton, founder of Rooted Food Sales, shares insights on navigating food service and bringing new brands to the table. From finding operator interest to working with distributors, his journey offers valuable lessons for food industry entrepreneurs.

In this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, Warren Lee and Lachlan Campbell capture the essence of ProAgni's journey, their focus on sustainable farming practices, and the innovative solutions they bring to the agriculture industry.

In this episode of Spilled Salt, Will Blum, the founder of Bluebird Hardwater, shares his journey launching a new brand and scaling their product offerings in the highly regulated alcohol sector.

For a full transcript of this episode, visit https://agency29.com/blog/launching-and-scaling-in-a-competitive-industry-with-bluebird-hardwaters-will-blum.

Meet Omer Davidi, CEO of BeeHero, on this episode of Spilled Salt. He’s  revolutionizing precision pollination and empowering farmers with data-driven solutions, reshaping the future of agriculture.

Read the full transcript at https://agency29.com/blog/driving-data-informed-agriculture-and-precision-pollination-with-beeheros-omer-davidi/.

Listen in to Spilled Salt as Host Maureen Ballatori and guest Monica Watrous explore media coverage, entrepreneurship, and transparency - and building it all under the public eye - in the dynamic CPG industry.

Read the full transcript at https://agency29.com/blog/a-passion-for-journalism-and-emerging-brands-noshs-monica-watrous/.

Follow along on this episode of Spilled Salt as Maiah Johnson Dunn shares her journey from marketing maven to Finger Lakes-based wine enthusiast. A big part of Maiah’s work is breaking down barriers to inclusivity and demystifying wine. She dreams of someday opening her own winery.

For a full episode transcript, visit https://agency29.com/blog/breaking-down-barriers-one-bottle-at-a-time-wine-stories-with-maiah-johnson-dunn/.

From community advocacy to food entrepreneurship, Rhonda Destino is shaping the small business landscape in Rochester, NY. Don’t miss this episode of Spilled Salt as Rhonda and host Maureen Ballatori discuss navigating local government, fostering collaboration, and overcoming funding challenges for food ventures.

Adie Akuffo-Afful joins Maureen Ballatori on the Spilled Salt podcast to discuss entrepreneurial ventures, including WeFunder, a business concept linking local businesses, and a fractional art investment platform. Listen in for his insights on innovative projects, stakeholder satisfaction, funding opportunities and business growth strategies.

Meet Kaari Stannard, CEO and Founder of  Yes! Apples as she shares her thrills and spills from growing apples to brand creation. Kaari shares insights into family businesses, challenges, and innovative strategies shaping the future of fresh produce.

Join Maureen Ballatori and Matt Schrader in conversation on Spilled Salt as they discuss Matt’s unconventional journey from microbiology to winemaking. Matt shares how he’s strategic in the winemaking process, the importance of consistency in flavor profiles, and how he’s helping new consumers make friends with wine.