Pederson's Farms - Powered by Protein a deep dive into Where your Food come From!
101 episodes - English - Latest episode: 25 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHave you ever wondered where your food comes from?
Welcome to the Pederson’s Farms podcast. Our goal is to lift the curtain on all aspects of the
food industry, so you know more about what you eat.
Hosted by our VP, Neil Dudley, a man with over 20 years of experience in the business, that
worked his way from the ground up. We look forward to discussing agriculture, sustainability,
transparency, diversity, philanthropy, and animal welfare from the perspectives of our
consumers, customers, vendors, employees, and peers. You never know what you don’t know
until you listen.
How to raise pigs without gestation crates?
What company made no sugar bacon first?
What is the carnivore diet?
What is the Keto diet?
How to raise third party verified humanely raised pork?
What is Whole 30?
How to cook turkey bacon?
Be sure to check us out at https://pedersonsfarms.com
The Pederson's Natural Farms Podcast is produced by Johnny Peterson (notice the "t") and Root & Roam.
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#92 - Cookie Queen Molly Blakeley
April 03, 2024 16:04 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBNeil interviews Molly Blakely, a remarkable cookie maker from Alaska, who shares her inspiring journey of starting her business with just her last $150 and transforming it into a million-dollar product. Molly candidly recounts the early days of hand mixing cookies in her kitchen with her 10-year-old son, gradually building up her business while facing challenges and seizing opportunities along the way. She highlights the pivotal moment when her business gained nationwide recognition after be...
#91 - Chef Brian Duffy
March 20, 2024 20:51 - 17 minutes - 16 MBChef Brian Duffy, a seasoned chef with extensive experience in the culinary world, shares insights on the food industry and its various dynamics in an interview at the World Food Championship. Having graduated from culinary school in 1995, Duffy has witnessed the evolution of the industry over the years. He has appeared on television shows like Bar Rescue and Opening Night and now operates a consulting firm, aiding in the opening of restaurants globally while also engaging in speaking engage...
#90 - Food Advocate Paul Newnham
March 06, 2024 12:30 - 3 minutes - 3.31 MBPaul Newnham joins the show to discuss food advocacy, sustainability and dietary diversity. The topics include beans as a nutritious food source, the importance of biodiversity in agriculture, and the impact of dietary choices on health. Paul believes in the need for informed food decisions and understanding food production processes. Links: www.gainhealth.org/paul-newnham Find Paul on social media at @PaulNewnham Visit us online: https://pedersonsfarms.com/ Topics: [01:00] ...
#89 - Danyel Buie and a Lifetime Love of Food
March 05, 2024 17:35 - 16 minutes - 5.77 MBNeil chats with food enthusiast Danyel Buie about the profound significance of food memories, her culinary journey, and experiences as a judge at the World Food Championship. From childhood cake recollections to recommendations for Dallas eateries, they explore the joy and diversity of food culture. Links: https://danyelbuie.com/ Visit us online: https://pedersonsfarms.com/ Topics: [01:00]: How food intertwines with cherished memories and family gatherings. [02:13]: Memories...
#88 - Chef Jernard Wells
February 07, 2024 08:00 - 16 minutes - 5.78 MBAn ambassador for the culinary culture, Chef Jernard Wells is an inspiration for other chefs and someone for people to look up to. Links The book: Southern Inspired: More Than 100 Delicious Dishes from My American Table to Yours: https://a.co/d/dGSq6zk https://www.hautecuisine.store/ https://www.threads.net/@chefjernard https://www.instagram.com/chefjernard/ Topics [00:19] Introduction of Chef Wells and discussion about the importance of food. [00:39] The cultural and ambassad...
#87 - 'Master Chef' Jay Ducote
January 17, 2024 11:00 - 27 minutes - 9.6 MBJay Ducote joins the show recorded live at the World Food Championships to discuss his appearance on Master Chef and much more. Links: www.jayducote.com Facebook & Instagram @jayducote Visit us online: https://pedersonsfarms.com/ Topics 01:31 Jay's Background: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Sugarland, Texas 03:00 Transition to Food World: Blogging, Social Media, Podcasts, Radio, TV Shows 03:37 Participation in MasterChef Season 2 on Fox 04:33 Winning against Bobby Flay with...
#86 - Carl Fiadini, Host of 'Walk-In Talk'
January 03, 2024 11:00 - 13 minutes - 4.52 MBThe Walk-In Talk Podcast is hosted by Carl Fiadini, combining his culinary expertise and experiences to provide an insightful and engaging exploration of the food industry. Links https://www.thewalkintalk.com/ https://www.thewalkintalk.com/walkin-talk-podcast IMDb imdb.com/title/tt27766644/reference Instagram intagram.com/WalkInTalkShow TikTok tiktok.com/@thewalkintalk Twitter twitter.com/thewalkintalk Facebook facebook.com/WalkInTalk.the.restaurant.lfe ...
#85 - World Food Championships Founder Mike McCloud
December 20, 2023 11:00 - 13 minutes - 4.52 MBWorld Food Championships Founder Mike McCloud joins the show in a conversation recorded live at the WFC in Dallas earlier this year. Links: https://worldfoodchampionships.com/ Visit us online: https://pedersonsfarms.com/ Topics: [34] Recap of the bacon category judging at the World Food Championship. [01:01] The resilience of Jack McMurray, a former bacon champion [01:27] Dedication of competitors and the camaraderie in the food industry. [02:00] The intense competition an...
#84 - Howard Brauner and Rock Sun of Global Products Resource Group
October 04, 2023 10:00 - 16 minutes - 7.4 MBHoward Brauner and Rock Sun join the show to talk about exporting food. The conversation as usual covers where food comes from, how it gets from here to there, and the relationships it requires. Links: https://www.globalresourceproducts.com/ Visit us online: https://pedersonsfarms.com/ Topics: [00:46] China’s need for foodstuffs [2:45] The importance of whole carcass utilization [4:31] Chinese market is strict on food safety control [6:43] Less sweet is better [10:53] Th...
#83 - Gut Health and Fitness Expert Jennilyn Griffiths
September 20, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 12.2 MBRecorded live at KetoCon 2023, it’s a conversation with Jennilyn Griffiths, an expert in gut health and a lot of other things. Not to mention a really high energy person. Links: www.jennilynfit.com Instagram: @jennilynfit https://www.facebook.com/jennilyn.griffiths/ Visit us online: https://pedersonsfarms.com/ https://www.ketocon.org/ Topics: [1:13] Childhood gut issues [3:43] IBS is a syndrome, not a disease [5:22] What an antibiotic does to your gut [8:46] Docto...
#82 - Optometric Physician and Carnivore Dr. Lisa Wiedeman
September 06, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MBDr. Lisa Wiedeman, optometric physician and a carnivore, joins the show to explore whether a carnivore diet is sustainable. Links: Visit us online: https://pedersonsfarms.com/ Dr. Wiedeman: www.CarnivoreDoctor.com On Instagram: @mycarnivoredoctor YouTube: @carnivoredoctor https://www.ketocon.org/ Topics: [00:56] Is carnivore sustainable? [3:32] ‘It's not a diet. We're eating to live.’ [4:25] ‘Don't eat anything that comes in a box, a bag, a bottle, or a jar.’ [6:33] A...
#81 - Chef James Barry of Pluck Seasoning
August 23, 2023 17:10 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBToday, recorded live at KetoCon 2023, a conversation with Chef James Barry about organ meat, a seasoning derived from organ meat, and generally where food comes from. Links: Visit us online: https://pedersonsfarms.com/ Pluck Seasoning: https://eatpluck.com/ Instagram: @chefjamesbarry Twitter: @chefjamesbarry https://www.ketocon.org/ Topics: (0:30) Dinner was ready ‘when the smoke detector went off’ (1:12) Making comfort food healthy (1:31) Cooking for Tom Cruise George C...
#80 - J Gulinello, Health & Wellness Specialist
August 09, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBJ Gulinello is a health & wellness specialist and the founder of Perpetual Health. Links: Visit us online: https://pedersonsfarms.com/ Perpetualhealth.com Instagram: @perpetualhealthco https://www.ketocon.org/ Topics [00:56] From classic pianist to biologist [01:29] A decade of independent research [02:24] What is mitochondria? [04:47] The illusion of the grocery store [05:57] ‘Food sovereignty’ [09:12] Convenience may be killing us .[13:04] The FDA: ‘they're hum...
#79 - Certified Holistic Nutritionist Nathalie Niddam
July 26, 2023 11:49 - 4 minutes - 4.03 MBToday, recorded live at KetoCon 2023, a conversation with Nathalie Niddam, an expert in biohacking, health optimization and maximizing life. As Nathalie says, since the beginning of time, humans have been obsessed with not dying. But while we don't want to die, we also don't wanna be old and feeble. She joins the show to talk about this concept of health span over lifespan. Links: Visit us online: https://pedersonsfarms.com/ Nathalie Niddam: https://www.natniddam.com/ Her podcas...
#78 - Fertility Doctor Robert Kiltz
July 12, 2023 11:15 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBToday, recorded live at KetoCon 2023, a conversation with Dr. Robert Kiltz, a fertility doctor who runs one of the largest IVF centers in America. The doctor discusses a host of issues around fertility, including inflammation as the real cause of infertility. Links: Visit us online: https://pedersonsfarms.com/ Dr. Kiltz: https://www.doctorkiltz.com/ Instagram: @doctorkiltz Facebook: doctorkiltz https://www.youtube.com/user/DrRobLive https://www.cnyfertility.com/ https://www....
#77 - Dr. Ken Berry
June 28, 2023 11:41 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBRecorded live at Keto-Con 2023 in Austin, Texas, the guest is Dr. Ken Berry. He’s a doctor who wants to help people. The discussion is: Why carnivore? What's important about nutrition? And what is the real human diet? Links: Visit us online: https://pedersonsfarms.com/ https://drberry.com/ https://www.ketocon.org/ Topics: 1:27 What is the real human diet? 4:56 Is it food or not food? 6:12 Becoming a doctor 9:21 Humans are different 10:02 Being ignorant about food 12:47...
#76 - Dave Greening of CROPP Co-operative - Organic Valley and Organic Praire
June 14, 2023 11:06 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBDave Greening joins the show to discuss where food comes from. Dave has spent more than 25 years in the food industry and the last five with CROPP Cooperative, the co-op that has Organic Valley and Organic Prairie Brands. Links: Visit us online: https://pedersonsfarms.com/ More on Dave: linkedin.com/in/dave-greening Topics: (2:01) - Dave’s backstory (5:25) - What the co-op does (11:05) - The concept of regeneration (14:06) - Manure lagoons (15:57) - Where food really comes...
#75: Jordan James - Founder & Head Chef at Cupcakes by Jordan James
February 21, 2023 10:00 - 38 minutes - 44.4 MBLinks: Pederson's Natural Farms cupcakesbyjordanjames.com Topics: (0:30) - Introducing Jordan and her experience placing 2nd in the World Bacon Championships (3:36) - How on earth do you make 2,000 cupcakes for one event? (4:53) - Jordan’s family dynamic (7:19) - Why do you bake cupcakes for a career? (9:25) - How do you feel about animal protein? (12:25) - Learning the ropes of the cupcake business (18:19) - What is your biggest lesson in running this businss? (21:46) ...
#74: Richard Atkin - VP of Quality Assurance at Tendergrass Farms
February 14, 2023 06:00 - 36 minutes - 41.9 MBDoes food safety and quality truly matter to consumers, and should it matter? This week on Pederson’s podcast, Neil Dudley is joined by Richard Atkin, the Vice President of Quality Assurance at Tendergrass Farms to discuss where food comes from and the processes used to determine if food is meeting standards of safety and quality. They discuss the changes they’ve seen in the industry, the importance of third party verification, and the rise of regenerative agriculture. This episode is packed...
#73: Joe Koran - Seafood Professional at Buena Vista Seafood
February 07, 2023 06:00 - 38 minutes - 43.6 MBHave you ever thought about the energy used in food production and what that means for you when you eat that food? Joe Koran joins Neil for a discussion about where our food comes from and why that’s important for our health. Neil and Joe talk about everything from Joe’s decision to stop pursuing a teaching degree in order to learn about the seafood industry to reversing his heart disease and Type 2 Diabetes by changing his eating and lifestyle habits. This episode is full of ideas and insig...
#72: Tyler Dawley - Owner of Big Bluff Ranch
January 31, 2023 06:30 - 41 minutes - 47.8 MBWhat does it take to steward the land and build up a profitable ranch like Big Bluff Ranch? This is something Tyler Dawley knows well. Tyler joins Neil to discuss the importance of and the benefits of regenerative agriculture. They discuss their passions, the changing nature of the ag industry, their experiences in the industry, and the power the consumer has on their businesses. Visit us online: https://www.PedersonsFarms.com Links: bigbluffranch.com HolisticManagement.org TED tal...
#71: John Saunders & Spencer Lomax - Where Food Comes From, Inc.
January 17, 2023 06:00 - 41 minutes - 47.3 MBWhat is the least understood thing about the agriculture business? And can you really be sure about where the food on your plate comes from? This week, Neil Dudley is joined by John Saunders, Founder and CEO of Where Food Comes From, and Spencer Lomax, Director of Market Development at Where Food Comes From. They discuss the ag business in depth, third party verification, and possibly the most overlooked piece of the ag industry: the people. Links: Where Food Comes From Cody Land on Th...
#70: Jodi Taffel - World Champion Bacon Chef
January 10, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes - 38.6 MBCan your biggest strength also be your biggest weakness? For Jodi Taffel, the answer is yes! Listen in as Neil is joined by Jodi - multiple time winner of the bacon category of the World Food Championship. They talk about her competition wins, as well as her acting career, and being unafraid to try things until they work. The conversation doesn’t end there; Neil and Jodi offer some great insights into the food industry among other things. Listen in! Links: Jodi's IMDb Jodi on Instagram...
#69: Diego Diverde - VP of Sales at Greener Pastures Chicken
January 03, 2023 15:30 - 30 minutes - 35.1 MBIn this episode of Powered by Protein, host Neil Dudley interviews Diego Diverde, the Sales Director for Greener Pastures Chicken. Diego shares how their farm raises organic, grass-fed chickens using regenerative farming practices. Find out what regenerative farming is and how it helps improve soil health and sustainable food production with Diego Diverde. Links: Greener Pastures Chicken Virtual Kitchens Rebel without a Crew by Robert Rodriguez www.PedersonsFarms.com Topics: (1...
#68: Jim Murray - Channel Market Development Manager at the National Pork Board
December 20, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 38.3 MBDid you know that it is possible to make hot ice cream or snow out of food? At the World Food Championship it is! This week, host Neil Dudley is joined by James Murray. Murray has 40 years of experience in the industry, works for the National Pork Board, and is a professional chef. They discuss the incredible innovations seen at the World Food Championship, how Murray became a chef, and the importance of continually educating ourselves, consumers, and producers in the pork industry. Links:...
#67: Jordan Grahm - Owner of The Fit Boss
December 13, 2022 06:00 - 52 minutes - 60.2 MBThe commitment to living a healthy life is not an easy one. But Jordan Graham can attest that it is worthwhile. Listen this week as Neil Dudley is joined by coach and weight loss specialist Jordan Grahm to discuss the mindset behind living a healthy life, and the importance of doing it for yourself. Jordan shares his story and the changes he made in his life to lose over 200 pounds and become a healthier person physically and mentally. Links: The Fit Boss on YouTube The Fit Boss on Ins...
#66: Caroline Fausel - Owner of Olive you Whole
December 06, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 38.6 MBAre you wondering what it takes to truly be successful as an entrepreneur? Caroline Fausel would say never giving up is key, along with a few other ingredients. Listen as Caroline joins host Neil Dudley to discuss Caroline’s Olive You Whole blog and podcast. The conversation covers healthy living, regenerative agriculture and the role animals play in it, and Caroline’s path from vegetarianism to Paleo. You don’t want to miss it! Links: Olive you Whole Podcast PaleOMG Danielle Walker ...
#65: Michael Kiolbassa - CEO & Owner of Kiolbassa's Smokehouse
November 29, 2022 06:00 - 32 minutes - 37.2 MBWhat does it take to turn your company’s good reputation into a strong brand? Hard work is a good starting point. Listen as Michael Kiolbassa of Kiolbassa Smoked Meats joins Neil Dudley to discuss how Kiolbassa has become what it is today and the changing nature of the business. They discuss the ins and outs of the meat business and the priceless things they’ve learned in their years of experience working in the industry. Links: Kiolbassa Smoked Meats Kiolbassa on Twitter Kiolbassa o...
#64: Judy Cho - Owner of Nutrition with Judy, Carnivore Diet, PUFA researcher, and truth finder
November 15, 2022 12:00 - 31 minutes - 35.9 MBDo you know where your food comes from, and does that matter to you? Owner of Nutrition with Judy and author of The Carnivore Cure, Judy Cho joins host Neil Dudley on the podcast to explain why it definitely should matter to you! They also talk about the power of our habits and fueling our bodies with the right kind of fuel. This is a discussion you don’t want to miss! Links: Nutrition with Judy Nutrition with Judy on YouTube Nutrition with Judy Podcast Neil’s appearance on Nutriti...
#63: Cynthia Thurlow - Nurse Practitioner, Author, Podcaster
November 08, 2022 12:30 - 31 minutes - 36.5 MBHave you ever heard of the term “greenwashing?” Nurse practitioner Cynthia Thurlow joins Neil Dudley on the podcast this week, and they discuss the greenwashing of product labels, as well as metabolic health, intermittent fasting, and nutrition. Cynthia has expertise and explains the science behind intermittent fasting in her book Intermittent Fasting Transformation. Links: Cynthia’s TEDtalks Intermittent Fasting Transformation by Cynthia Thurlow Cynthia's Website Everyday Wellness...
#62: Robert Sikes - Founder & CEO of Keto Savage
November 01, 2022 13:17 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBn this episode, the creator of Keto Savage, Robert Sikes, joins host Neil Dudley for a discussion about running businesses, transparency for consumers, and the importance of breaking out of the status quo in everything from nutrition to business practices. Robert has been a natural bodybuilder for fourteen years, half of which have been in a ketogenic state. Listen to hear more about his story and a “behind the scenes” chat about both businesses. Links: - Keto Savage - The Keto Savage ...
#61: Jeff Hackett - Lead Support Representative at Pederson's
October 25, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes - 39.5 MBWhat is it like working at Pederson’s? This week, Pederson’s Lead Support Representative Jeff Hackett joined Neil Dudley on the podcast. They discussed Jeff’s experience working at Pederson’s, how he joined the Pederson’s team, and his Whole30 experience! Links: Visit us online www.PedersonsFarms.com Topics: (0:30) - Introducing Jeff & life working at Pederson’s (8:02) - Jeff’s work, hobbies and life (17:42) - Learning to navigate pandemic changes (20:03) - Jeff’s favorite Pede...
#60: Richie McCord & Andrew Evans - Founders of Bacon Club NFT
October 14, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutes - 45.2 MBWhat exactly is an NFT and what does it have to do with bacon? Listen as Neil Dudley is joined by Ritchie McCord and Andrew Evans of Bacon Club. They discuss and explain what NFTs are, the simplicity of using them, and the partnership between Pederson’s and Bacon Club. Links: Visit us online at www.PedersonsFarms.com Andrew on Twitter Richie on Twitter Join the Bacon Club! https://baconclub.io/ Topics: (1:39) - Introducing Andrew & Richie (9:58) - NFT’s & interfacing Web3 ...
#59: Steve Polidori & Melodie Harris - Polidori Sausage
October 11, 2022 05:00 - 33 minutes - 38.1 MBWhat does it take to run Denver’s oldest sausage manufacturer? Listen as siblings Melodie Harris and Steve Polidori join host Neil Dudley and discuss the ins and outs of family run Polidori Sausage. They talk about what it means to run a certified green facility, working with family, and the importance of hearing what customers are saying. Links: Visit us online: www.PedersonsFarms.com Polidori Sausage Topics: (1:22) - Introductions (3:11) - The work that goes into building a com...
#58: Abby Scott - Creator of House of Keto sharing here weight loss, ketogenic, and parenting journey
October 04, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 37.9 MBCan the food we eat be life-changing? If you ask Abby Scott, the answer is absolutely yes. Abby started the ketogenic lifestyle in 2017 and saw major positive changes. Now, her whole family is on the keto path and are all the better for it. In this episode, Neil and Abby talk about House of Keto, what led her to the ketogenic life, and, most importantly, what adopting the ketogenic diet has done for Abby’s family. Visit us online at www.Pedersonsfarms.com Links: House of Keto Website ...
#57: Beatriz Aranda - Pederson's Production Team Member
September 28, 2022 11:00 - 21 minutes - 24.9 MBBeatriz Aranda How often do you learn about the people behind the products you purchase? Well, that’s just part of the culture at Pederson’s. The desire for transparency doesn’t end at what goes into the products or even how the animals are raised. It’s the people that really tell the story. People like Beatriz Aranda. Neil sits down for a chat with Beatriz, a 15-year employee, to discuss the work she does every day. Beatriz shares how she takes pride in what she does and her joy in workin...
#56: Dr. Mindy Pelz - Author, Speaker & Intermittent Fasting Expert
September 21, 2022 12:30 - 41 minutes - 47.5 MBDr. Mindy Pelz What if you could reset your body’s health without spending a dime? Dr. Mindy Pelz firmly believes that our bodies can do just that through intermittent fasting. Listen as she leads Neil through the journey of what happens to your body after 13 hours, 17 hours, 24 hours, and beyond. But don’t think you can just jump in and stop eating, folks. That’s not a healthy way to approach anything. As Dr. Mindy says, “If you want to run a marathon, you don't start at 26 miles.” So how...
#55: James Peisker - Co-Founder of Porter Road - Butcher - Quality Beef
September 14, 2022 12:30 - 42 minutes - 48.7 MBJames Peisker What happens when a trained chef is dissatisfied with the quality of the meat on offer? In the case of James Peisker, the answer is simple: If want something done right, sometimes you just have to do it yourself. Neil talks to James about how he came to co-found Porter Road, a company where flavor, quality, and freshness come first. The conversation ranges from logistical to philosophical and everything in between. With sage advice from an entrepreneur that started with nothi...
#54: Dr. Anthony Chaffee - Neurosurgeon & Carnivore Advocate
September 07, 2022 12:30 - 43 minutes - 50.2 MBDr. Anthony Chaffee What if eating carnivorous could help cure you of chronic pain, lower your risk of cancer, heart disease, and obesity and run your body more efficiently? Well, that’s precisely what Dr. Anthony Chaffee, a physician that specializes in neurosurgery, believes. Neil explores how Dr. Chaffee came to this belief through medicine and nutrition to his personal experience trying to find the most efficient fuel for his body as a professional rugby player. His insights have helpe...
#54: Dr. Anthony Chaffee - Neurosurgical Resident & Carnivore Advocate
September 07, 2022 12:30 - 43 minutes - 50.2 MBDr. Anthony Chaffee What if eating carnivorous could help cure you of chronic pain, lower your risk of cancer, heart disease, and obesity and run your body more efficiently? Well, that’s precisely what Dr. Anthony Chaffee, a physician that specializes in neurosurgery, believes. Neil explores how Dr. Chaffee came to this belief through medicine and nutrition to his personal experience trying to find the most efficient fuel for his body as a professional rugby player. His insights have helpe...
Dennis Pridgen - Get Lean Journey - Carnivore, Depression, Weigh loss, and more
August 26, 2022 14:42 - 33 minutes - 38.7 MBHave you ever felt that if you just lost weight, everything else would fall into place? Dennis Pridgen is here to tell you there is much more to it. Looking good doesn’t always equal feeling good. Dennis is the owner of Get Lean Journey, offering customized keto plans and fitness and lifestyle coaching. Neil talks to Dennis about the most crucial factor in his 195-pound weight loss journey, and it’s much bigger than just nutrition and exercise. Find out how Dennis left his depression behind ...
#52: Robby Sansom - CEO of Force of Nature Meats
July 28, 2022 13:46 - 36 minutes - 41.8 MBLinks: Robby on LinkedIn Force of Nature Epic Protein ‘Alone’ Reality series @ForceofNatureMeats on Instagram Topics: (3:37) - How’d you come up with the name Force of Nature? (4:58) - Robby’s career background (9:23) - Why do you keep going through the punishment of startups? (11:47) - Has it been easier building a team the second time around? (14:34) - How do you educate a potential customer to justify a higher price? (18:06) - What would you say to someone who ...
#52: Robby Sansom - CEO of Force of Nature Meats a leader in regenerative farming
July 28, 2022 13:46 - 36 minutes - 41.8 MBRobby Sansom Get ready to dive deeply into the world of animal welfare, regenerative agriculture, and the realistic scalability of the sustainable food movement. Listen as Neil speaks with Robby Sansom, co-founder of Force of Nature, a company formed to accelerate the creation of a global regenerative supply network. As the former CFO/COO of EPIC, Robby understands the value of providing consumers with healthier animal proteins while benefiting the communities that produce them and the env...
#51: Jim Ondrusek - VP of Fresh Pork at Pederson's Farms
July 28, 2022 13:44 - 43 minutes - 50.1 MBLinks: www.PedersonsFarms.com Southwest Meat Association USDA Topics: (1:19) - Jim’s Background (4:53) - Using the whole animal (8:28) - Thoughts on Price Fixing in the meat industry & becoming a trustworthy vendor (18:29) - What makes Pederson’s Pork the best? (28:42) - Why aren’t our pigs pasture-raised? (38:03) - Final thoughts The Pederson's Farms Podcast is produced by Johnny Podcasts & Root and Roam.
#51: Jim Ondrusek - VP of Fresh Pork at Pederson's Farms where Humanely Raised and No Antibiotics Ever are second nature
July 28, 2022 13:44 - 43 minutes - 50.1 MBJim Ondrusek There are as many opinions on what humans should eat as there are ways to make food. Of course, not everyone chooses to eat animal proteins, but if you do, you might also care about how the animals are raised and the process behind getting that pork chop to your plate. And if there’s anyone qualified to answer those questions, it’s Jim Ondrusek, the VP of Pederson’s fresh pork. Jim’s been in the meat industry for 46 years, and his family has for 110 years. In this episode, Ne...
#50: Anne Malleau - Executive Director of Global Animal Partnership aka GAP where gestation crates, electric prods, and animal welfare expectations get serious consideration
July 28, 2022 13:08 - 30 minutes - 35.2 MBAnne Malleau In this episode, Neil speaks with Anne Malleau, Executive Director for Global Animal Partnership (GAP). GAP has paved the way for third-party, independent animal welfare certification, but they also work behind the scenes to help the farmers that make it possible to succeed in the consumer-driven market for more humane animal agriculture. Is regenerative agriculture next on the horizon? Listen as the two discuss the evolution of animal agriculture and how the GAP Step process ...
#50: Anne Malleau - Executive Director of Global Animal Partnership
July 28, 2022 13:08 - 30 minutes - 35.2 MBLinks: Global Animal Partnership Anne on LinkedIn Topics: (3:21) - Anne’s background and work with GAP (8:09) - What is GAP and why does it matter? (13:48) - Thoughts on Regenerative Certification (18:30) - Anne’s Sales Philosophy (21:00) - Is blockchain tied to any of the technology you’re building? (23:10) - How do you feel about Pederson’s GAP progress? The Pederson's Farms Podcast is produced by Johnny Podcasts & Root and Roam.
#49: Ed Cifu - Director of Market District Fresh at Giant Eagle driving innovation and leadership in the meat industry
July 28, 2022 13:07 - 31 minutes - 35.5 MBEd Cifu Quality doesn’t just happen. It takes constant concentrated ongoing effort. And as Market District Director of Fresh & Specialty, Ed Cifu knows about quality. In this episode, Neil and Ed discuss what happens behind the scenes to make Market District not just another grocery store but a destination and epicurean experience for foodies. From challenging his team of culinary-trained chefs to create new recipes to building long-lasting relationships with vendors and suppliers, Ed’s fo...
#49: Ed Cifu - Director of Market District Fresh at Giant Eagle
July 28, 2022 13:07 - 31 minutes - 35.5 MBLinks: The Market District Giant Eagle Whole Foods Wawa Topics: (3:40) - Ed’s background (5:56) - How are you able to juggle all of this responsibility? (10:41) - How much parallel is there in your stores and Giant Eagle? (11:56) - Ed’s ability to be nimble in trying new products (17:13) - Product planning and purchasing methods (18:40) - What makes a great vendor? (25:44) - Ed’s buying philosophy The Pederson's Farms Podcasts is produced by Johnny Podcasts & Ro...
#48: Teri Turner - Founder of No Crumbs Left master recipe creator and lifestyle blogger
July 28, 2022 13:05 - 32 minutes - 37.3 MBTeri Turner Life is a journey. And so is every recipe. For Teri Turner, the two are intertwined. Teri started a new chapter in her life journey by sharing pictures of her home-cooked meals on Instagram. Those pictures soon became a blog called No Crumbs Left, which led to the creation of her Whole30-approved cookbook of the same name. In this episode, Neil and Teri talk about the journey from her lemonade stand to successful entrepreneurship. Teri shares her love of bringing food from the ...