Monica Watrous is the managing editor of Food Business News, which covers the latest trends, innovations and developments in the food and beverage industry. On this episode of ITS, Monica and Ali talk Expo West: Trends, highlights and lowlights. They also talk about trade industry press and what shifts Monica...

Is there anything Kwanghi Chan can’t do?! The Dublin-based chef and cookbook author owns two restaurants, a food truck, a retail sauce company, and regularly appears on TV. Born in Hong Kong, Kwanghi moved to Donegal when he was eight and grew up cooking in his uncle’s Chinese takeaway. As...

Justin Gill is the Founder of Bachan’s, The Original Japanese Barbecue Sauce. On this episode of ITS, Justin and Ali talk Costco, building a team, and the simple principles that have lead Bachan's to grow into over 14,000 retail doors in 3 years. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported...

Amber Bylund is the VP of Sales Strategy at Siddhi Capital Holdings ("Siddhi"). With 15 years of experience working in the CPG industry, first at General Mills and Danone, then at A Dozen Cousins, Amber is now a member of Siddhi's diligence and strategy team. On this episode of ITS...

Jason Bidart is VP of Food Merchandising at Thrive Market and has been working in the supermarket industry for two decades. On this episode of ITS, Jason and Ali talk about the current grocery landscape, how brands can position themselves for greatness, what makes Thrive a different type of retailer...

Chris Tiffin is the Founder and CEO of Aisle, a cash-back rewards platform that works entirely through text. On this episode, Courtnie, Ali, and Tiffin talk about the marketing challenge of retail: Who is buying your product in store? What else are they buying? How do you incentivize repeat purchase...

Aishwarya Iyer is the Founder + CEO of Brightland, the deeply loved olive oil, vinegar, and honey brand. On this episode of ITS, Aish and Ali talk about channels, roadmaps, and playbooks, oh my! Spoiler: there isn't one way to build, or a "best" sales or marketing channel. There's what...

Alex Bayer is Co-founder and CEO of Genius Juice, the whole coconut smoothies. He is also the host of 2 CPG-focused shows – the 15 Minutes of Genius podcast, and a weekly Linkedin live with Wade Yenny called Friday Vibes. On this episode of ITS, Alex and Ali talk about...

Courtnie Beceiro is the Head of Marketing at Haven's Kitchen and has been working with Ali since the brand was sold in 14 Whole Foods Stores back in 2018. On this episode of ITS, Courtnie and Ali chat all things HK, from team to marketing, to wholesale in general. Heritage...

Kevin Lee is the Co-Founder of Immi, the better-for-you Asian American food brand that invented the world's first low-carb, high-protein, and 100% plant-based instant ramen. On this episode of ITS, Kevin shares how he and his co-founder applied principles from their experiences as tech product managers to CPG and built...