Kerry Song On Abbot’s Beautiful, Authentic And Plant-Based Food
On this episode of the Firebelly Social Show, Duncan Alney talks with Kerry Song, Founder and CEO of Abbot's Butcher, about turning personal health struggles into a mission-driven plant-based food brand. Kerry shares her health journey that led to founding Abbot's Butcher, plant-based protein products and their impact on gut health, the secret behind Abbot's complex and natural flavor profiles and product development process, and the importance of educating kids about healthy eating habits.
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Astreas: Chocolate In Space
On this episode of the Firebelly Social Show, Duncan Alney talks with Shahreen Reza, Co-founder and CEO of Astreas, about creating better chocolate for both space missions and high performance on Earth. Shahreen explains how Astreas came to be, how it crafts brain food for astronauts and elite performers, Astreas’ victory in the NASA Deep Space Food Challenge, PurifAid, and the savory future of space food beyond sweet treats.
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Drip Dash: Reimagining The Beverage Industry
On this episode of the Firebelly Social Show, Duncan Alney talks with Or Reznichky, Co-founder and CEO of Dripdash, about growing a Kyoto iced coffee brand. They also delve into the intricacies of craft coffee's evolution, the importance of sustainability in coffee production, and how building a community can amplify a brand’s reach and impact.
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Four Day Ray: Community Culture At The Core
On this episode of the Firebelly Social Show, Duncan Alney talks with Brian Graham, Owner and President of Four Day Ray Brewing, about community building and innovative brewing. Brian talks about the craft beer space, the benefits of treating your employees well, the importance of community and giving back, and Four Day Ray Brewing’s brand values and leisure activities.
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Yaupon Brothers: Spilling The Tea On America's Only Caffeinated Plant
On this episode of the Firebelly Social Show, Duncan Alney talks with Bryon White, Co-founder and CEO of Yaupon Brothers, about growing a Yaupon tea brand. Bryon talks about the genesis of the Yaupon Brothers, how the Yaupon plant differs from other caffeinated plants, the benefits of consuming Yaupon tea, and the challenges of growing a food and beverage (CPG) brand.
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Scott Rice: Why Telling Your Story Matters In The Natural Products Industry
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.
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Emanuel Storch On Restaurant Quality Comfort Foods
On 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.
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From Music to Kombucha: Trey Lockerbie's Journey
On 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.
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Osena: The Only Sugar-Free Spiked Coconut Water In The World
On 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.
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Nick Brune On The Future Of Food
On 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.
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Happy Being: The World's Healthiest Drink
On 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.
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Bill Birgen: From Rocket Scientist To Food Waste Evangelist
On 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.
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