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SS8 Ep 10: Francesca Galarus and How Mural City Cellars Built a Thriving Urban Winery by Prioritizing Community Over Convention

Wed, 13 May 2026 01:06:00 -0400

Mural City Cellars co-owner Francesca Galarus joins the Spilled Salt podcast to share how she built a thriving urban winery in Philadelphia by prioritizing community, inclusion, and bold business strategy.

SS8 Ep 9: Launching a First-of-Its-Kind Functional Dairy Product with Bec Pfeffer

Wed, 06 May 2026 01:14:00 -0400

Maola Local Dairies Senior Brand Manager Bec Pfeffer joins the Spilled Salt podcast to discuss the launch of Maola More, a lactose-free ultra-filtered milk with protein and prebiotic fiber, and what it takes to bring a first-of-its-kind functional dairy product to market.

SS8 Ep 8: From Farm to Can: How Oakridge Dairy Is Reinventing Fresh Milk With Moozy

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:06:00 -0400

Seth Bahler of Oakridge Dairy joins host Maureen Ballatori on the Spilled Salt podcast to share how he turned a struggling 130-year-old family dairy into a fresh milk innovation brand.

SS8 Ep 7: Andrew Jason on Ag Tech’s Reset: Funding Pressure and the Future of Innovation

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:12:00 -0400

Andrew Jason of Grand Farm joins this episode of Spilled Salt, exploring ag tech innovation, startup funding challenges, ecosystem building, and opportunities in global agtech partnerships.

SS8 Ep 6: Inside CPG Growth: Fred Hart on Packaging Design and Brand Strategy

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:50:00 -0400

In this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, Fred Hart joins host Maureen Ballatori to share insights on how packaging design, brand strategy, and evolving market dynamics are shaping growth and innovation in the CPG industry.

SS8 Ep 5: Julie Camardo on Five Generations of Culture, Margins, and Servant Leadership

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:57:00 -0400

Julie Camardo, CEO of Zweigle's Inc., shares how she navigated succession, razor-thin meat industry margins, and company culture to lead a 140-year-old food brand into its next generation.

SS8 Ep 4: How Paul Mabry and Pour Now are Closing the Gap Between Alcohol Beverage Marketing and Sales

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:41:00 -0400

In this episode, Paul Mabray explains how Pour Now helps alcohol beverage brands measure sales attribution, improve beverage ecommerce, and create a better path from marketing to purchase.

SS8 Ep 3: Limited Releases and Cult Brand Loyalty: Steve Turner’s Playbook for Food Brand Growth

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 01:49:00 -0400

In this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, Steve Turner of Turner’s Dairy explains how limited releases, partnerships, and creative marketing helped their fourth generation brand stay relevant and grow.

SS8 Ep 2: Bob Bailey and How AI Is Reshaping Strategy for Modern Businesses

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:57:00 -0400

In this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, Truth Collective founder Bob Bailey explores how his agency is using AI to reshape brand strategy and creative workflows.

SS8 Ep 1: How Seen Nutrition is Scaling a Real Food Calcium Brand with Evidence-Based Innovation in Women’s Health

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 02:25:00 -0400

Season 8 of Spilled Salt kicks off with Maureen Ballatori and Dr. Jennifer Han, co-Founder and co-CEO of Seen Nutrition as they discuss building a real food calcium brand and driving evidence-based innovation in the bone health and functional food market.

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SS7 Ep10: Finger Lakes Wine and Agritourism: Insights from the 2025 Community Development Society Conference

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 01:46:00 -0400

In a special recording for the Spilled Salt podcast at the 2025 Community Development Society Conference, five leaders in the Finger Lakes wine and agritourism industry shared strategies for workforce development, inclusive leadership, economic sustainability, and authentic storytelling.

SS7 Ep 9: Inside AgTech Alchemy: A New Way to Gather, Share, and Grow in Agricultural Innovation

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 01:13:00 -0400

In this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, AgTech Alchemy co-founders discuss how their grassroots community is reshaping the ag tech landscape through in-person events, open dialogue, and collaborative problem-solving.

SS7 Ep 8: Inside New York’s Largest Regenerative Farm with Mike Kreher

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 01:13:00 -0400

Mike Kreher of Kreher Family Farms, New York’s largest regenerative farm, discusses redefining soil health and sustainability through outcome-based practices and advanced agtech tools on the Spilled Salt podcast.

SS7 Ep 7: Julia Taylor on Rebalancing Land Management with Goats

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 01:13:00 -0400

In this episode of Spilled Salt, Maureen is joined by Julia Taylor of Rosemary and Pine, a goatscaping business focused on regenerative land management. From career burnout to building a purpose-driven farm, Julia’s story highlights ag entrepreneurship, ecological innovation, and the power of community.

SS7 Ep 6: Jennifer Newman Shares Lessons Learned from Beer, Data, and a Well-Timed Exit

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 01:51:00 -0400

Founder and former brewer Jennifer Newman joins host Maureen Ballatori to share hard-won lessons on scaling startups, navigating market shifts, and why data-driven decisions matter in both tech and the beverage industry.

SS7 Ep 5: Scott Meyer and How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Work in Food, Bev, and Ag

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 01:36:00 -0400

Scott Meyer of Chipp.ai joins host Maureen Ballatori on the Spilled Salt podcast to share how food, beverage, and agriculture businesses can use AI tools to save time, boost efficiency, and protect data.

SS7 Ep 4: How Matias Figliozzi, UNIBAIO and Micro Particles are Transforming AgriTech

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 01:13:00 -0400

Matias Figliozzi joins Maureen Ballatori on the Spilled Salt podcast to share how he turned his passion for economic development into an award-winning agri-tech startup, using UNIBAIO’s biotechnology to make agrochemicals more sustainable and efficient.

SS7 Ep 3: Cybersecurity on the Farm and How Kristin Demoranville Is Protecting Our Food, Animals, and Future

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 02:51:00 -0400

Cybersecurity expert Kristin Demoranville joins Maureen Ballatori on the Spilled Salt podcast, sharing her mission to simplify cybersecurity and prepare farm and agricultural organizations to respond quickly.

SS7 Ep 2: Lessons From the Lab: John Eaton on R&D, Manufacturing, and Scaling in the Beverage Industry

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 01:42:00 -0400

In this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, John Eaton of UltraPhil joins Maureen Ballatori to discuss how startups can avoid costly mistakes through early validation, cross-functional collaboration, and expert guidance in beverage manufacturing.

SS7 Ep 1: Soil Health, Technology, and the Farmer’s Bottom Line at Cultivate 2025

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 01:52:00 -0400

Welcome back to season 7 of the Spilled Salt podcast!

In this episode, host Maureen Ballatori is joined by a panel of experts at Cultivate 2025 to discuss soil health challenges, including profitability, soil testing metrics, carbon credits, and ag tech adoption.

SS6 Ep 9: From the Field to the Lab and Back Again: How Murli Manohar is Shaping the Future of Agriculture

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 02:35:00 -0400

In this episode of Spilled Salt, host Maureen Ballatori sits down with biotech entrepreneur and scientist Murli Manohar to discuss his journey from farming in rural India to the cutting edge of agricultural innovation.

SS6 Ep 8: Crushing Grapes on Two Continents: Colleen Hardy on the Realities of Modern Winemaking

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 01:18:00 -0400

In this episode of Spilled Salt, host Maureen Ballatori sits down with Colleen Hardy, co-founder of Living Roots Wine & Co., to explore the unlikely, intercontinental story behind one of the wine industry's most agile and resilient boutique brands.

SS6 Ep 7: Adapt or Die: Cassidy Johnston on the Modernization of Beef Cattle Operations

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 02:08:00 -0400

On this episode of Spilled Salt, rancher Cassidy Johnston brings fresh insight to modern beef operations, advocating adaptability, sustainability, and smart management.

SS6 Ep 6: Exploring AgTech Investment Strategies with Adam Bergman

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 01:53:00 -0400

Host Maureen Ballatori sits down with Adam Bergman, Managing Director of Ecotech Capital, for a candid conversation on the state of ag tech investment strategies for startups and the broader implications of sustainability in agriculture.

SS6 Ep 5: Traditional Method Sparkling Wine Finds New Life in the Finger Lakes with Little Clover Wine Company

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 01:38:00 -0400

In this episode of the Spilled Salt, Erin McMurrough, founder of Little Clover Wine Company, joins Maureen on the podcast, sharing her journey in brand building, leveraging non-traditional marketing, and adapting to consumer demand.

SS6 Ep 4: Building a Better-For-You Snack Brand with Tom Seymour

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 01:15:00 -0400

In this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, Tom Seymour shares his insights on the food and beverage industry, from launching a better-for-you snack to navigating CPG startup strategies.

SS6 Ep 3: Damian Mason on Farm Fields and Funny Business

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 01:33:00 -0400

In this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, Maureen Ballatori is joined by Damian Mason, who shares his journey from growing up on a farm to blending agriculture, business, and humor today.

SS6 Ep 2: Developing Intuitive Agtech with Gripp CEO Tracey Wiedmeyer

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 01:14:00 -0400

In this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, Maureen is joined by Tracey Wiedmeyer, who shares the thrills and spills of life in an agtech startup, the journey of developing Gripp’s intuitive software for farmers, and how listening to the end user has become the key to his success.

SS6 Ep 1: Exploring the Bioeconomy with Former USDA Sr. Advisor Gregory Jaffe

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 02:10:00 -0500

In this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, Greg Jaffe joins host Maureen Ballatori to share his insights on agtech innovation, sustainable agriculture policy, and bioeconomy strategies, including transforming crop waste into energy and navigating the regulatory landscape for startups and agtech leaders.

SS5 Ep 8: From One Jar to Many: How Pauly Guglielmo Went from Hustle to Flow with Craft Cannery

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 01:38:00 -0500

Listen in to this episode of Spilled Salt to learn how Pauly Guglielmo turned his side-gig pasta sauce into a thriving business and launched Craft Cannery, a contract manufacturing company for food startups.

SS5 Ep 7: Breeding the New Apple Varieties of the Future with Susan Brown

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 01:48:00 -0500

Join host Maureen Ballatori and Dr. Susan Brown in this episode of Spilled Salt to learn how breeding premium managed apple varieties is revolutionizing the apple industry and meeting consumer demand for high-quality, flavorful apples.

SS5 Ep 6: Anytime Spritz and Intentional Consumption with Regenerative Organic Spirits

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 01:35:00 -0500

On this episode of Spilled Salt, explore how regenerative organic spirits, like Anytime Spritz, are leading the way in sustainable agriculture. Learn how farmers, agtech, and innovative brands are reshaping the alcohol industry with climate-smart practices and a commitment to regenerative organic farming.

SS5 Ep 5: How Dylan Vaca and the DeLong Company’s Grown Climate Smart Initiative are Leading the Way in Sustainable Agriculture

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 02:00:00 -0400

On this episode of Spilled Salt, Dylan Vaca and Maureen Ballatori discuss the DeLong Company's Grown Climate Smart initiative that helps farmers adopt sustainable practices through financial incentives and brand partnerships.

SS5 Ep 4: How Sarah Hartmann Launched a Frozen CPG Brand to a Warm Audience

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 02:35:00 -0400

On this episode of Spilled Salt, Sarah Hartmann, founder of Vêsucré, shares the ups and downs of building a sustainable and inclusive plant-based dessert brand in the frozen CPG space.

SS5 Ep 3: Building a Legacy in Agriculture with Jolene Brown

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 03:11:00 -0400

On this episode of Spilled Salt, discover key insights from Jolene Brown on building and sustaining a successful agriculture business. Learn about the importance of legacy, succession planning, and balancing emotion with logic in family-run farms.

SS5 Ep 2: Matt Brown and the Role of Traceability in Food and Beverage

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 02:58:00 -0400

When margins are tight, achieving scale is crucial for success. This is where a robust resource planning system can make all the difference. In this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, Maureen Ballatori sat down with Matt Brown, CEO of Wherefour, Inc., to discuss the importance of traceability in today’s food, beverage, and agriculture industries.

SS5 Ep 1: Jim Trezise on Advocacy for Wine in the Anti-Alcohol Movement

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 03:13:00 -0400

Jim Trezise shares his journey in the wine industry on this episode of Spilled Salt, highlighting how strategic action, collaboration, and advocacy have transformed the wine industry, and offering valuable lessons for beverage entrepreneurs on resilience, adaptability, and leveraging public-private partnerships.

SS4 Ep 9: BONUS How to Launch a Podcast That’s Worth the Squeeze

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 03:18:00 -0400

Thinking of hitting record on your own podcast? In this episode of Spilled Salt, host Maureen Ballatori chats with editor and producer Jennifer Bosch Gyuricska on the whys and hows of podcasting as a powerful content marketing tool for food, beverage, and agriculture brands.

SS4 Ep 8: Creating a Win-Win Situation for Autonomous Tractors with Ben Alfi of Bluewhite

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 02:15:00 -0400

In this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, host Maureen Ballatori chats with Bluewhite CEO Ben Alfi on transforming tractors into autonomous vehicles, enhancing farm efficiency, and safety.

SS4 Ep 7: Advocating for Biointensive Viticulture with Paul Brock of Silver Thread Winery

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 02:55:00 -0400

Meet Paul Brock in this episode of Spilled Salt, a champion of sustainable viticulture who alongside wife Shannon is leading Silver Thread Vineyard with innovation and integrity.

SS4 Ep 6: Growing Successful Food Service Brands with Matt Cotton of Rooted Food Sales

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 02:41:00 -0400

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.

SS4 Ep 5: Future-Proofing Farms with Warren Lee and Lachlan Campbell of ProAgni

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 01:15:00 -0400

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.

SS4 Ep 4: Launching and Scaling in a Competitive Industry with Bluebird Hardwater's Will Blum

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 02:45:00 -0400

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.

SS4 Ep 3: Driving Data-Informed Agriculture and Precision Pollination with BeeHero’s Omer Davidi

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 02:04:00 -0400

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/.

SS4 Ep 2: A Passion for Journalism and Emerging Brands: NOSH's Monica Watrous

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 02:45:00 -0400

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/.

SS4 Ep 1: Breaking Down Barriers One Bottle at a Time: Wine Stories with Maiah Johnson Dunn

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 02:36:00 -0400

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/.

SS3 Ep 8: Empowering New Food and Beverage Entrepreneurs with Rhonda Destino

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 01:26:00 -0400

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.

SS3 Ep 7: The Art of Venture Capital with Adie Akuffo-Afful

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 02:19:00 -0400

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.

SS3 Ep 6: Building a Brand with Kaari Stannard of Yes! Apples

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 02:46:00 -0400

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.

SS3 Ep 5: Science and the Vine: Matt Schrader’s Making Friends with Wine

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 01:49:00 -0500

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.

SS3 Ep 4: Innovation and Teamwork: Chef Joel Kraft's Insights on Food Service

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 02:44:00 -0500

On this episode of Spilled Salt, renowned chef Joel Kraft shares his 30-year culinary journey, from humble beginnings to executive chef at Oak Hill Country Club and later St. John Fisher University. Chef Joel offers insights on industry evolution and teamwork strategies.

SS3 Ep 3: Navigating the Founders Journey with Kyle Peters

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 02:19:00 -0500

Kyle Peters knows when to hold ‘em, and when to fold ‘em. Driven by passion and personal experience, Kyle shares his adventures in entrepreneurship on this episode of Spilled Salt with Maureen Ballatori.

SS3 Ep 2: Transforming Companies and Nurturing Leaders with Insights from Warren Zeiser of WeRise Consulting

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 03:15:00 -0500

In this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, Warren Zeiser of WeRise Consulting joins host Maureen Ballatori to talk hard lessons in leadership and navigating organizational change.

SS3 Ep1: Running Toward Your Light with Mark Samuel of IWON Organics

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 03:08:00 -0500

Mark Samuel, founder of IWON Organics, joins Spilled Salt host Maureen Ballatori to share insights on entrepreneurship, CPG scaling, mental health, and his passion for his new endeavor, the Feel Good Wellness Program.

SS2 Ep 6 Grapes and Grit: Becoming the Flying Winemaker with Nova Cadamatre

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 02:21:00 -0500

Join us in exploring the relentless world of a bicoastal winemaker, Nova Cadamatre, on this episode of Spilled Salt as she orchestrates harvests, reflects on legacies, and contemplates the evolving landscape of the New York wine industry.

SS2 Ep5 From Military Service to Wine Service: Corey Christman on the Founding of Bravery Winery

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 03:26:00 -0500

Follow along on the inspiring journey of Corey Christman, a retired Air Force veteran turned winemaker, on the latest episode of the Spilled Salt podcast. You’ll hear from Corey as he shares the story of Bravery Winery's rise, their commitment to service, and exciting upcoming ventures.

SS2 Ep 4 Cultivating Community: The Journey of Fellenz Family Farm and the Power of CSA

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 03:24:00 -0500

On this episode of Spilled Salt, join us in conversation with Jenny Frederick and Erik Fellenz of Fellenz Family Farm, as we showcase the power of CSAs, sustainable farming, and community support.

SS2 Ep 3 Nurturing the Future of Agriculture: A Conversation with Chris Laughton

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 03:25:00 -0500

On this episode of Spilled Salt, join Maureen in exploring the future of agriculture with insights from Chris Laughton, Director of Knowledge Exchange at Farm Credit East, including leadership programs, innovative initiatives, and the evolving landscape of Northeast farming.

SS2 Ep 2 Cultivating Diversity on a Twelfth Generation Farm: A Conversation with Alicia Lamb of Oakfield Corners Dairy

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 09:34:01 -0500

On this episode of Spilled Salt, Alicia Lamb, Marketing and Genetics Manager at Oakfield Corners Dairy, discusses the farm's sustainable 10,000-cow operation, emphasizing cow well-being, genetics programs, agricultural education, and their venture into culturally relevant cheese production.

SS2 Ep 1 Fermenting Success: Sam Alcaine and the Pursuit of Interesting

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 15:16:59 -0500

In this first episode of our second season of the Spilled Salt podcast, Sam Alcaine, a Cornell professor with diverse industry experience, joins our host Maureen Ballatori to discuss his journey from brewing at Miller Coors to food safety at Unilever. Listen in as he shares a career path that took him from corporate to academic and included entrepreneurial ventures, Dos Lusas and Norwhey, demonstrating his passion for fermentation and all things interesting.

SS1 Ep 8 Maria Kast: How Food, Bev, and Ag Founders Can Avoid Burnout and Become Stronger Leaders

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 06:02:00 -0400

Maria Kast of Core Leadership Development joins Maureen Ballatori on the Spilled Salt podcast to discuss the importance of connecting with your inner coach, avoiding burnout, and fostering a mindful culture in the food, beverage, and agriculture industries.

Download Maria's DIY Retreat Planner here: https://leadwithcore.com/diyplanner

SS1 Ep 7 Alisha Albinder Camac: Leveraging her Finance Retail Grocery Buying Experience to Grow Her 4th-Generation Farm

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 04:43:00 -0400

Alisha Albinder-Camac, fourth-generation owner of Hudson River Fruit Distributors, joins Maureen on the Spilled Salt podcast to discuss her diverse background in finance, marketing, and retail, and the role of technology in agriculture.

SS1 Ep 6 Jacob Fox: Demystifying Agriculture, Regenerative Farming and Sustainable Ecosystems

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 06:17:00 -0400

Jacob Fox, a regenerative systems consultant, joins Maureen Ballatori on the Spilled Salt podcast, to discuss demystifying agriculture and promoting sustainable farming methods. Listen in as Jacob advocates paying farmers for ecosystem services to ensure a resilient future for agriculture.

SS1 Ep 5 Brian Nicholson: Realizing 8X Growth for Red Jacket Orchards

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, Brian Nicholson, CEO of Red Jacket Orchards, shares the story of the company's growth, its focus on quality, and the challenges of building a successful food and beverage brand.

SS1 Ep 4: Tim McDowell: Chasing Success in the Evolving Cannabis Industry

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 06:19:00 -0400

In this episode, Tim McDowell, COO of Bristol Extracts, joins host Maureen Ballatori to share his journey in the cannabis industry, from Colorado to New York, and the challenges of running a cannabis business amidst changing regulations.

SS1 Ep 3 Matt Horn: How Food, Bev, and Ag Brands Can Leverage Community and Economic Development

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 11:01:09 -0400

Matt Horn, Director of Municipal Services at MRB Group, joins Maureen in a conversation about leveraging economic development in the food, beverage, and agriculture industries to strengthen brands, farms, and local communities.

SS1 Ep 2 Linda Alvarez: Why We Need Sports Nutrition Food Products for Women

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 11:01:00 -0400

Linda Alvarez, CEO of Levelle Nutrition, joins Maureen Ballatori to discuss her company's focus on creating nutritional products for female athletes. Recognizing the lack of options for women, Levelle Nutrition offers safe and healthy products for active women at all stages of life. Their first product line, energy purees, has gained popularity among athletes and busy women seeking convenient and healthy snacks.

SS1 Ep 1 Dan Rao: How Collaboration Grew his Custom Powdered Copacking Business

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 11:00:48 -0400

In this first episode of Spilled Salt, Dan Rao, the CEO of Healthier Way Foods and president of Assured Edge Solutions, shares his unique entrepreneurial journey.

From wireless networks to sustainable food products, Dan’s journey emphasizes passion, partnerships, and strategic pivots in building successful businesses.