SNAC Cast

An Insider’s Perspective on Emerging Brands During and Post-COVID with Julie Pryor, Emerge Network

In this episode, Joanie Spencer, Director of Content and Partner at Avant Food Media, visits with Julie Pryor, who discusses leading the Emerge Network and how growing brands can get involved, and how start-ups are staying relevant during the pandemic. Music is "On The Verge" by Joseph McDade.

SNAXPO Special Edition Series: Understanding the Evolving Snack Consumer with Sally Lyons Wyatt, EVP & Practice Leader, Client Insights, IRI

In this episode, Joanie Spencer, Director of Content and Partner at Avant Food Media, visits with Sally Lyons Wyatt, a SNAXPO favorite, who breaks down the top COVID-19 snacking trends and discusses her predictions for 2021. Lyons Wyatt also advises snack manufacturers focus on omnichannel strategy, innovation, communication with consumers, and flexibility in the new year. Music is "On The Verge" by Joseph McDade.

What the 2020 Election Means for the Snack Industry with Michael Torrey, Principal and Founder, Michael Torrey Associates and SNAC Legislative Consultant

In this episode, Joanie Spencer, Director of Content and Partner at Avant Food Media, visits with SNAC’s Senior Legislative Consultant Michael Torrey. Torrey brings unique insights from his 15 years representing SNAC and prior experience as a senior official at the U.S. Department of Agriculture and staffer in the U.S Senate. Torrey discusses the outcome of the election, the importance of the Georgia Senate runoff races, and what a Biden Administration means for the snack industry. Music is "On The Verge" by Joseph McDade.

Profit with Purpose: Making a Difference One Bag at a Time with Rob Sarlls, President & CEO, Wyandot Snacks and SNAC International Chairman

In this episode, Joanie Spencer, Director of Content and Partner at Avant Food Media, visits with Rob Sarlls, who has spent his career at Wyandot cultivating a cohesive company culture, inspiring change, and harnessing business as a force for good. Sarlls discusses focusing on better-for-you snacks, applying to become a Certified B Corporation, providing COVID-19 relief for employees, and benefitting from SNAC International membership. Music is "On The Verge" by Joseph McDade.

Challenging Stereotypes: Paving the Way for Greater Diversity in Supply Chain with Laura Maxwell, SVP of Supply Chain, PepsiCo Foods North America

In this episode, Editor of Baking & Snack magazine, Joanie Spencer meets with Laura Maxwell, who graduated with a degree in industrial engineering when statistics were not in her favor (one in 14 graduates was a woman). Maxwell opens up on using snide comments and personal doubt to fuel your fire, fighting implicit bias regarding socialization and career gender stereotypes, advocating for women in the workplace, and busting myths about STEM. Music is "On The Verge" by Joseph McDade.