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Since Sliced Bread

Baking & Snack
Baking Industry
Snack Industry
Baking Hall Of Fame
Consumer Behavior
Automation
Bundy Baking Museum
Innovation
Snack Innovation
Mentorship
Labor Challenges
Baking Memorabilia
Snacking
Chubby Snacks
Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches
Indulgence
Health and Wellness
Sugar Reduction
Protein Fortification
Urbana, Ohio
Baking Equipment

Presented by Baking & Snack magazine, Since Sliced Bread celebrates the past, present and future of commercial baking. We'll be sharing stories and experiences from the past 100 years of baking and asking the hard questions about how the industry will overcome its latest challenges.

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In this episode of Since Sliced Bread, Sudheer Kosaraju, chief commercial officer, Once Again, shares the company’s challenges that came with expanding into a new segment and what new trends he is seeing emerge in the snack industry.

In this episode of Since Sliced Bread, Mark Singleton, vice president of sales and marketing for Rudolph Foods, shares how the company laid the groundwork to increase pork rinds’ reach beyond the Southwest United States.

In this episode of Since Sliced Bread, Justin Spannuth, vice president and chief operating officer of Unique Snacks, shares how the company has stayed relevant in the snack spaceover its 100-plus year history.

In this episode of Since Sliced Bread, Phil Gusmano, vice president of Better Made Snacks and chair of SNAC International, shares how snack manufacturers can take advantage of the opportunities a diversified snack industry present.

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Recent Guests

Justin Spannuth
Vice President and COO
Unique Snacks
Episode: Unique Snacks holds onto legacy while adapting to trends
Phil Gusmano
Vice President of Purchasing for Better Made Snacks and chair of SNAC International
Better Made Snacks; SNAC International
Episode: Snack companies innovate in an increasingly diverse market
Yannis Varellas
Founder and CEO of Olyra
Olyra
Episode: Olyra shakes up breakfast with balanced nutrition
YC Cheng
CEO of Hero Bread
Hero Bread
Episode: Hero Bread makes its mission to deliver bakery staples that do more
Greg Tetzlaff
Vice President of Marketing for Legendary Foods
Legendary Foods
Episode: Legendary Foods applies protein lessons to reinvent craveable snacks
Monica Bhatia
Co-founder and co-CEO of Equii
Equii
Episode: Protein bread Equii born from a need for easy nutrition
Dan Raatjes
Chief Customer Officer for USA at Promise Gluten-Free
Promise Gluten-Free
Episode: Promise Gluten Free shakes up the category
Fernando Schved
Former CTO for Galam, now an independent technological and business consultant and expert in sweeteners, dietary fibers, and prebiotics.
Formerly Galam
Episode: Dietary fibers contribute nutrition and functionality to bars
Allison Wright
Founder of Owl Energy Bar
Owl Energy Bar
Episode: Owl Energy Bar forges its own path in bar category

Hosts

Charlotte Atchley
Editor/Admin at Baking & Snack, with deep ties to the baking industry and trade show coverage
Lucas Cooney-Mertz
Associate Editor/Host with deep involvement in Baking & Snack coverage and industry trends

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • Well made

    A well made podcast that is informative and enjoyable. As a layperson I was able to understand and keep up. I love being getting a peek behind the curtain of a major industry like this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PorkChpExpres82
    United States6 years ago

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Well produced and insightful for industry professionals; approachable for non-experts while still offering useful depth.
Guests bring practical, real-world context to trends in baking and snacks, making the content actionable for brands and marketers.

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Snack companies innovate in an increasingly diverse market
Q: What opportunities do you see for growth in light of these trends?
Opportunities come from diversifying offerings to reach more people, leveraging new flavors and formats, and taking calculated risks on innovative products while ensuring distribution and timing align with consumer demand.
Snack companies innovate in an increasingly diverse market
Q: Phil, what would you say are the top three challenges facing snack manufacturers today?
The main challenges include meeting a diversified consumer need with a broad and evolving definition of snacking, balancing traditional favorites with new formats, and leveraging R&D and consumer input to stay ahead in a competitive space.
Unique Snacks holds onto legacy while adapting to trends
Q: Could you tell us about the new packaging and brand refresh, and what the thinking was behind it?
The refresh aims to stand out on shelves with brighter, bolder visuals, a clearer product name, and a defined brand voice, while preserving heritage and ensuring the packaging communicates quality and flavor clearly.
Unique Snacks holds onto legacy while adapting to trends
Q: Justin, how has Unique Snacks been able to stay relevant over this past century plus through all the evolutions that the snack industry has undergone?
The company sticks to simple, legible ingredients, avoids overloading products with unnecessary items, and focuses on quality over chasing every trend, using a strategic approach to new products and brand evolution.
Olyra shakes up breakfast with balanced nutrition
Q: Yannis, why focus on the breakfast occasion with your products and what white space were you seeing in the category?
The breakfast bar segment lacked innovation compared to nutrition bars, which were heavily marketed and dominated the space.

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This show targets professionals in the baked goods and snack industry, with a focus on how consumer trends, nutrition, and innovation are shaping the category. Episodes commonly feature founders, marketing executives, and product developers discussing healthier formulations, clean labels, protein and fiber fortification, and strategies to stand out at trade shows and in retail. A notable strength is its emphasis on practical industry insights, from go-to-market storytelling to behind-the-scenes challenges like reformulation, supplier ecosystems, and regulatory considerations. The show often highlights real-world case studies from brands seeking to balance taste, nutrition, and scalability, making it especially useful for listeners involved ... more

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2. Phil Gusmano
3. Yannis Varellas
4. YC Cheng
5. Greg Tetzlaff
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7. Dan Raatjes
8. Fernando Schved

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