SNAC Cast

Episode 12 - April 19, 2021:

Episode 12 – An Insider’s Perspective on Emerging Brands During and Post-COVID

Guest: JULIE PRYOR, CEO, EMERGE NETWORK

As part of SNAC’s commitment to help early-stage snack companies succeed, we offer 1 year of Emerge Network membership to new and current SNAC Members to help growing brands thrive through access to educational content, mentors, visibility opportunities and more.

Episode 11 - January 22, 2021:

Episode 11 – Understanding the Evolving Snack Consumer with Sally Lyons Wyatt

Guest: Sally Lyons Wyatt, EVP & Practice Leader, Client Insights, IRI

In this episode, Joanie Spencer, Director of Content and Partner at Avant Food Media, visits with Sally Lyons Wyatt, a SNAXPO favorite, who breaks down the top COVID-19 snacking trends and discusses her predictions for 2021. Lyons Wyatt also advises snack manufacturers focus on omnichannel strategy, innovation, communication with consumers, and flexibility in the new year.

Episode 10 - November 20, 2020:

Episode 10 – What the 2020 Election Means for the Snack Industry

In this Episode With more than 25 years of experience in legislation and policy development in food and agriculture, Michael…

Episode 9 - October 30, 2020:

Episode 9 – Profit with Purpose

In this Episode With foundations in finance, strategy, and sales, Rob Sarlls has spent over 25 years focused on the…

Episode 8 - September 25, 2020:

Episode 8 – Challenging Stereotypes

In this Episode Laura Maxwell, who graduated with a degree in industrial engineering when statistics were not in her favor…

Episode 7 - September 04, 2020:

Episode 7 – Keeping an Open Mind

In this Episode Lisa Stern, a self-proclaimed “doer,” opens up on how to take advantage of every opportunity you’re given,…

Episode 6 - August 21, 2020:

Episode 6 – Paving the Way Forward

In this Episode After spending countless hours working at an organic restaurant, shopping at farmers markets and cooking at home,…

Episode 5 - August 07, 2020:

Episode 5 – Know Your Value

In this Episode As an industry veteran, Cindy Kuester discusses her 28 years in the food industry working across functions…

Episode 4 - July 23, 2020:

Episode 4 – Driving Innovation

In this Episode From Egypt to Australia, Nadia Taylor always dreamed of…

Episode 3 - July 10, 2020:

Episode 3 – Committing to Change

In this Episode From route truck driver to department head of supply…

Episode 2 - June 26, 2020:

Episode 2 – Perseverance and Perspective

In this Episode SNAC Cast episode 2 Megan reamer, co-founder & Ceo, JAckson’s honest “For my kids,…

Episode 1 - June 12, 2020:

Episode 1 – Why WinS

In this Episode Elizabeth Avery opens up about her career, her mentors, her journey recognizing and overcoming implicit bias and…