Hosted by Duncan Alney
We feature leaders of mission-driven food and beverage brands. Come listen to origin stories - and insights about current industry trends, connecting with your audience, building a community, making the world a better place, and of course, #founderlife.
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On this episode of the Firebelly Social Show, Duncan Alney talks with Scott Rice, Co-founder and President of Natural Careers, about career development, transition, and recruitment. Scott talks about the genesis of Natural Careers and what it does, LinkedIn optimization tips and premium features, career development through storytelling, entrepreneurship in the CPG industry, and the importance of asking the right questions during job interviews.
Read MoreOn this episode of the Firebelly Social Show, Duncan Alney talks with Emanuel Storch, CEO of Blackbird Foods, about building a plant-based food company. Emanuel shares the origin story of Blackbird Foods, how it differentiates itself in the market, lessons learned from his entrepreneurial journey, and recommendations for producing quality food products as founders.
Read MoreOn this episode of the Firebelly Social Show, Duncan Alney talks with Trey Lockerbie, Co-founder and CEO of Better Booch, about kombucha. Trey discusses how he transitioned from music into the kombucha industry, the genesis story of Better Booch and its products, how it differentiates itself in the market, and the future of functional beverages and kombucha.
Read MoreOn this episode of the Firebelly Social Show, Duncan Alney talks with Chris Allen, Co-founder of Osena Spiked Coconut Water, about sugar-free Spiked coconut water. Chris talks about his transition from corporate finance to the beverage space, the benefits of coconut water, Osena’s alcoholic coconut water with functional benefits, and the brand’s marketing and branding strategies.
Read MoreOn this episode of the Firebelly Social Show, Duncan Alney talks with Nick Brune, Owner and CEO of Eco Caters, about the future of food. Nick talks about his partnership with The Florida Oyster Trading Company and the benefits of consuming oysters, how he grew his catering business, sustainability in the food industry with a focus on locality and supply chain, and self-care and mental health in the culinary industry.
Read MoreOn this episode of the Firebelly Social Show, Duncan Alney talks with Chris Conway, Founder of Happy Being, about their healthy, refreshing, and delicious white teas. Chris shares the reasons for Happy Being's inception, the good-for-you, scientifically proven ingredients it uses, and the value of educating consumers about healthy products.
Read MoreOn this episode of the Firebelly Social Show, Duncan Alney talks with Bill Birgen, Founder and CTO of SAVRpak, about food safety. Bill talks about the origin story of SAVRpak, how to reduce food waste with innovative packaging solutions, the future of SAVRpak, and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Read MoreOn this episode of the Firebelly Social Show, Duncan Alney talks with Andrew E. Johnson, CEO of Goode Foods, about growing a canned food brand. Andrew talks about the genesis of Goode Foods and its products, how he successfully expanded its distribution by 700%, and its marketing strategies.
Read MoreOn this episode of the Firebelly Social Show, Duncan Alney talks with Kristin Patrick and Andrea Marley Simpson, Co-founders of Loren's Alcohol-Free Beverages, who return to speak about their journey growing an alcohol-free beverage brand. They talk about starting their business and overcoming challenges, their growth and marketing strategies, and the variety of tropical-flavored sparkling teas and kombucha products they offer.
Read MoreOn this episode of the Firebelly Social Show, Duncan Alney talks with Tia Glave and Jill Stuber, Co-founders of Catalyst, about food safety and quality. They discuss how Catalyst helps food companies build sustainable food safety cultures, how Catalyst leverages social media, and psychological safety in the food and beverage industry.
Read MoreOn this episode of the Firebelly Social Show, Duncan Alney talks with Joshua Rood, Co-founder and CEO of Dr Hops, to discuss the trend toward creating health-conscious alcoholic beverages. Joshua recounts how Dr Hops came to be, details their journey of developing health-conscious drinks, and explains the challenges they faced building an alcoholic beverage brand with a focus on wellness.
Read MoreOn this episode of the Firebelly Social Show, Duncan Alney talks with Michael Valenti, CEO of Great Spirits Baking Company, to discuss how to grow a distinctive premium desserts brand. Michael shares how he entered the baked goods industry, what makes Great Spirits unique, and why staying on top of trends in the space is essential.
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