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My guest today is Susie Hewson, Founder and CEO of Natracare, the worldâs first brand of organic and natural period products founded in 1989. Susie disrupted a billion-dollar industry by bringing her first product to market. Now in her 70âs, Susie continues to steer the ship of her 30 year old global brand, advocate for best manufacturing practices in personal care products, and champion science-based strategies for creating efficacious and sustainable solutions for todayâs consumer.
We discuss:
What you need to know about plastics in personal care products: Why Susieâs dedicated her professional life to creating products she can stand behind from a personal health & sustainability standpoint
What it means to be a mission-based company in 2024: Why purpose is integral to brand identity in consumer products
Starting out as a female founder in the 1980âs & â90âs: What motivated Susie to continue pursuing her mission of changing product development for period products, and her experience securing funding, expanding the company, and expediting business growth
Marketing and distribution before social media: How Susie raised awareness & gained visibility for her products before content marketing existed
Trends in the sustainability space: The difference between a flash-in-the-pan marketing trend vs. a category disruption
Why age can be an asset as a business leader
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My guest today is Bonnie Taub-Dix, MA, RDN, CDN, award-winning author of, Read It Before You Eat It â Taking You from Label to Table, and creator of the website and blog called, BetterThanDieting.com. Bonnie is a media personality, spokesperson, motivational speaker, journalist, and corporate and brand consultant whose messages are laced with her culinary passion as a foodie, her credible guidance as an advisor and her wit and wisdom as a mom. Bonnie brings 30+ years of industry experience to this conversation, along with her vast knowledge of the dietetics profession and media.
We discuss:
The biased premise of the latest dietitian hit piece in The Washington Post, which is propagates the myth that dietitians and Big Food are colluding to keep Americans obese and sick What is âBig Food:â Why ignoring its impact on the American and global food system is ignorant and misguided The anti-diet movement: Whatâs intended by practitioners who identify as âanti-diet,â and the perception vs. reality of this term on social media Social media vs. real life practice: Given that Gen Z uses social media search engines as their primary method of seeking information, do practitioners have even greater responsibility to creatively deliver credible, evidence-information online in ways that are optimized for virality? What it means to be an expert with influence vs. an influencer: How dietitians are distinctly different from influencers in the digital & social media space, and how dietitians might rethink their approach to marketing and media in 2024+ The authorsâ negative bias towards dietitians:: Myth-busting key points made in this article, including dietitians being compensated by Big Food; General Millsâ #derailtheshame campaign (and the pros and cons of this marketing alignment); keywords that indicate bias in media, and how to know when youâre reading/watching/listening to something with a clearly biased point of view on scientific topicsThanks for listening to The Business of Wellness with Jaclyn London, MS, RD, CDN.
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My guest today is Linda Boardman, the Chief Executive Officer of Bragg Live Food Products since 2019. Previously, she was president of Branch Brook Holdings, an investment partnership between Swander Pace Capital, Jefferson Capital Partners and United Natural Foods, Inc. that invests in natural and specialty product companies. Linda currently serves on the board of directors of Oregon Ice Cream (Aldenâs Organic), Reliance Vitamin Company and PlantFusion. Previously, she was board president of Frontier Natural Product Cooperative (Simply Organic and Aura Cacia) and was a board director of Kicking Horse Coffee Company. Prior to joining Branch Brook, Linda was president of Applegate Farms, the leading brand of natural and organic deli meats. She also led the private label group at Whole Foods Market, known for its 365 brand. Linda started her career in the food industry at Ocean Spray Cranberries, where she worked in brand management and communications.
We discuss:
Lindaâs background & experience: What brought her into the food industry and her experience starting out at Ocean Spray
Leading private label for Whole Foods Market: What she learned about retail & product development from this unique experience
Brand building for consumer products: What Lindaâs learned throughout her tenure and across her myriad experiences working in the specialty & natural food industry
What food companies should know about investors: What investors are looking for in 2024, the current state of investing, and advice for someone looking to gain traction and secure funding in the specialty food space
Lindaâs tenure and experience at Bragg: Whatâs interested her about the role of CEO, what sheâs learned from her time leading Bragg thus far, and what it means for Bragg to be a category leader in apple cider vinegar
Behind the scenes of product development and route-to-market at Bragg: What sets them apart from other food companies at which Linda has worked
The most important brand decisions business leaders can make in the specialty foods space
Trend forecasting for 2024+: Lindaâs top predictions in the specialty & natural foods space for this year and beyond
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Dr. Rachel Goldman is a licensed clinical psychologist, speaker, consultant & Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine specializing in health behavior change, stress management, eating behaviors, the treatment of obesity and weight management.
We discuss:
Rachelâs background, education & training and some of her consulting highlights, including the 2022 film, The Whale starring Brendan Fraser and sharing a stage with the queen herself, Oprah Winfrey
What media gets right & wrong about obesity medications (including the names we use to discuss this type of treatment), plus who for whom GLP-1âs like Ozempic are really intended?
Is obesity really a disease? Why/when it IS, when itâs NOT, and the distinction between obesity as a chronic condition vs. an unintentional misuse of language.
Making the most of GLP-1 medications: How to increase efficacy, tolerance & medication adherence for patients just starting on these medsâ which interventions actually work, and when/why do other adjuvant interventions backfire?
Setting patients up for success on GLP-1âs, including defining what that looks like; how long patients should be on GLP-1 medications, and what other lifestyle factors are necessary to consider before prescribing/taking one of these weight-loss medications?
The rise of new behavioral modification as a result of âquieting food noise.â Plus, what the term âfood noiseâ actually means and why itâs so hot right now in media & marketing.
The need for interdisciplinary approaches when prescribing & treating patients with obesity.
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Dr. Jaime Zuckerman is a licensed clinical psychologist, media pro, author, podcast host, and nationally-recognized expert on narcissism and recovery from narcissistic abuse.
We discuss:
New Yearâs Resolutions: How theyâre made, the psychology behind them, and why we just canât seem to quit them year over year. Plus, why these come up so frequently for Dr. Z in private practice/with her population of clients, and the similarities/differences between individualsâ unique New Yearâs resolutions
The top mistakes people make when making New Yearâs Resolutions: Why Dr. Z thinks most of them are too broad, too difficult, set-up for failure, and generally donât reflect the realities of someoneâs everyday life.
How to set up a New Yearâs resolution thatâll actually work for you: What the âkey ingredientsâ of a good resolution actually are; why you need structures & systems in place to turn your best laid plans into real life action, and what to do when you feel like you have âno timeâ or âno bandwidthâ for your specific goals
What actually inspires individuals to make their first appointment with a licensed clinical psychologist and/or registered dietitian (like Dr. Z & me, respectfully) and why the answer to this is more surprising & nuanced than you might think
How Dr. Z counsels someone to approach goal-setting & actualization without creating increased anxiety/depression, setting oneself up to failure, or falling into the trap of setting goals that are misaligned with your values.
2023 therapy trends to say goodbye to foreverâ what are they, where did they come from, why Dr. Z thinks theyâve gained traction on social media, and a little trend forecasting on the biggest therapy trends for 2024 (which ones are legit vs. not this year).
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Faye McCray is Head of Content for Livestrong.com & Well + Good, and she joins me to discuss, unpack & deep-dive on Well + Goodâs top wellness trend predictions for 2024.
We discuss:
Data selection & curation: How Faye & her team approach this annual trend forecastâ what information they used, how they source ideas, the process of following leads & pitching ideas, and ultimately, how this epic list comes together & is ready to publish.
Fayeâs legal background (!!!) and experience prior to joining the team at Well + Good and Livestrong.com, and what brought her into health journalism.
Differences in product marketing vs. trend forecasting: How to distinguish between popular products vs. whatâs part of a more macro evolution in the wellness industry.
Each of Well + Goodâs top trends of 2024, including:
How the Real Estate Industry Is Bringing Wellness to Your Doorstep
How Artificial Intelligence in Personalized Fitness is Getting Smarter
Why Nixtamalized Corn Will Stalk Up Your Pantry Shelves
Supporting Your Hair Health & Longevity Throughout Your Lifespan
Home Scents & Why They Matter
How the Red Hot Sauna Industry May Soon Optimize Your Sweat Session
What is Strength-Training Your Skin (and Why Is It Having a Moment)?
The Next Generation of Postpartum Care & What We Need to Know About It
How Everyday Gear Will Perform At-Home Medical Testing
Eating for Wellness in 2024 & Why Itâs Much More Celebratory
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Frances Largeman-Roth is a Registered Dietitian & the author of the new cookbook, Everyday Snack Tray.
We discuss:
Francesâ background & experience in cookbook publishing, and how she discovered the concept for Everyday Snack Tray
A behind the scenes look at & deep-dive into the world of cookbook publishing: What works, what doesnât work, and her expert advice for anyone thinking about/wondering about what it would be like to write, develop recipes for, and publish a cookbook in 2024 and beyond.
Marketing and distribution of books: Which marketing methods and tactics convert into book sales? Whatâs the difference between marketing and public relations, and which one matters most when it comes to generating buzz for a new book?
Francesâ recipe development process: What inspired her to create this specific type of content, why snack trays make for the ultimate family-friendly meal, and how to use food as a means of celebration any time of year.
Best practices including food safety, food styling, and flavor-balancing tips and tricks thatâll instantly take your snack tray game to the next level (before your copy even arrives).
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Welcome back to this weekâs REPLAY episode of The Business of Wellness!
Before we get into some exciting trend forecasting content for 2024 (my favorite kind of content), I thought weâd take a moment to look back at the biggest food, nutrition & wellness trends of 2023.
What did I get right? Where did I go awry? Which trends did you see everywhere this year, and which ones of these were a total miss?! Donât be shyâŚ.Iâd really love to hear your feedback in the form of a review, listeners!
Todayâs episode is a replay of part TWO of my two episode series on 2023 trend forecasting in food, nutrition & preventative health, which originally aired in December, 2022.
In this episode, I forecast five big-bucket trends in the food, nutrition, fitness, & preventative health spaceâ with examples of brands that were currently leading the way as change-makers for their industries at large. These include:
Personalized Experience vs. Personalization
Immersiveness & accessibility of wellness productsâ anytime, anywhere
Refocusing mental health on mood, cognition, & heart health
Redefining the buzzword, âhormone balanceâ and what this means for everyday consumers
Predicting the role of Chat GPT & generative AI on the wellness industry at large
Hyper-specific nostalgia in the food industry: Sicily, Nigeria, and 2002
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Welcome back to this weekâs REPLAY episode of The Business of Wellness!
Before we get into some exciting trend forecasting content for 2024 (my favorite kind of content), I thought weâd take a moment to look back at the biggest food, nutrition & wellness trends of 2023.
What did I get right? Where did I go awry? Which trends did you see everywhere this year, and which ones of these were a total miss?! Donât be shyâŚ.Iâd really love to hear your feedback in the form of a review, listeners!
Todayâs episode is a replay of part one of my two episode series on 2023 trend forecasting in food, nutrition & preventative health, which originally aired in December, 2022.
This episode specifically deep-dives on three key areas of opportunity for consumer wellness brands. I get into why I think doing each of these three things can help brands, businesses, products, and services to not only survive the forthcoming economic downturn, but actually thrive during a challenging & competitive period.
We discuss:
What is "wellness" and why is it so difficult to define? Our current healthcare model (& why it's more closely aligned with "sickcare") Trepidation among health professionals to discuss weight in a conversation about preventative health The relationship between food and health (and how this impacts everything else we do in the name of "self-care.") Redefining our current understanding of self-carePlus, three ways to recession-proof a wellness brand, including:
Focus on your unique value proposition (intentionality) vs. ideology Provide services and/or products that eliminate barriers to behavior change Provide opportunities for customers to build meaningful connection
Thanks for listening to The Business of Wellness with Jaclyn London, MS, RD.
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Kathrin Hamm is the CEO & founder of Bearaby, a sustainable, beautifully crafted & hyper-functional weighted blanket thatâs designed to promote better sleep quality & longer sleep duration.
We discuss:
A personal quest for better rest: How it led her to exploring the world of textiles & consumer products, and how Kathrinâs role at the World Bank influenced her founderâs journey
The triumphs and challenges of developing a DTC product: What she wished sheâd known sooner, and where she found small wins along the way
Product design & technology vs. brand & marketing: Kathrinâs preference for one vs. the other, and what sheâs learned about both in launching Bearaby
Defining sustainability & functional design for todayâs consumer: What sheâs learned thus far, and what every/all founders in similar spaces and sectors of the wellness industry should know about developing and scaling a consumer product in 2023 and beyond
Trend forecasting: Whatâs ahead in the wellness industry for 2024+
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Today Iâm deep-diving on all things GLP-1 agonist medications and forecasting their impact on the CPG food and beverage industry for 2024 and beyond. Specifically, I discuss:
How GLP-1âs change individualsâ food preferences, overall intake, and alter taste perception
How the rise of GLP-1âs as the pharmaceutical industryâs âblockbusterâ might affect the food industry in the short and long-term, and how food companies could start to approach this topic as they prepare their product roadmaps for the future
What are some specific concerns among individuals taking GLP-1âs as it relates to food and beverage products, and their own personal tolerance to specific foods in light of medication side effects?
GLP-1âs and early satiety: We discuss how the medications create feelings of early satietyâ what this means for practitioners, how this affects individual patients, and how the MNT for GERD and early satiety may be beneficial when considering / seeking to understand this patient population more effectively
Alcohol, coffee, single-serve convenience foods, sugar-sweetened beverages, tomato-based products, eggs, veggies and fruit, and high saturated fat, high refined carb food productsâ what do all of these products have in common, and which ones of these will be better tolerated by individuals taking GLP-1âs vs. not
Side effects of GLP-1âs that affect diet and lifestyle, and how these translate to CPG foo and beverage industries and product roadmaps/financial forecasting
My most fascinating finding of all: How tolerance to GLP-1 medications may be promoted through nutrition education & adopting diet & lifestyle shifts BEFORE STARTING the medication vs. referring to a dietitian/receiving nutrition education AFTER starting a GLP-1. I talk about why the lack of nutrition education & counseling may be affecting medication tolerance and ultimately, affecting a patientâs ability to adhere to the medication long-term due to diet-related side effects.
The foods & beverages NOT AFFECTED by GLP-1âs that still demand attention for the sake of helping individuals achieve better cardiometabolic health.
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đď¸Krispy Kreme article from Forbes
đď¸Are GLP-1âs the root cause of consumer shopping shifts? WaPo thinks so (but Iâm not sold)
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Iâm running it back this week to one of your all-time favorite episodes from January, 2022 with the brilliant & talented Kate Lemere. Kate is a Chief Instructor and Founding Trainer at Barry's Chicago. She sat down with me for a proper smackdown of all things diet culture (and so much more).
We discuss:
How to get (and stay) informed from credible sources
Fitness questions she's asked the most (and her answers to all of 'em)
How to approach finding a routine that works for you
Why Bala Bangles are kinda stupid (!!!)
I also cover a listener q+a in this episode on the topic of Dry Januaryâ my thoughts on this phenomenon, what to know if youâre considering trying it in 2024.
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Ali Wing is the CEO of Oobli, a new line of food & beverage products sweetened with sweet proteins in place of sugar and traditional non-nutritive sweeteners that are ubiquitous on the market today. We discuss:
Aliâs background in healthcare & CPG: How she became interested in this product/technology, the opportunity at the intersection of biotech and CPG food & beverage, and what makes Oobli a different company to work for vs. others throughout her career.
What are sweet proteins? A deep dive on this new biotechnology, commercial/chemical application, and the possibilities for use, including what makes them different vs. other types of sweeteners designed to mimic carbohydrate metabolism.
Brand storytelling: The challenges & breakthroughs Aliâs experienced as CEO of Oobli in telling the story of the products and the technology behind them in ways that empower healthcare professionals and consumers to get curious about (and ultimately become brand champions of) Oobli.
Trend forecasting 2024: What does Ali think is new & next in food, beverage & biotech? What sheâs excited by, and what puts her to sleep when it comes to nutrition & wellness trends.
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Martin, Mathias & Mads Klarborg are the sons of Etly Klarborg, founder & designer of Klarborg, a Danish design brand with the primary goal of spreading joy, happiness, and hygge through its whimsical cast of characters. On todayâs episode, we discuss:
Growing up Klarborg: The trials & triumphs of working for a family owned & operated companyâ how this helps achieve business objectives, how it (sometimes) gets in the way, and what each Klarborg brother values most about their role within the Klarborg empire.
Holiday 365: What it means to work for a company thatâs primarily focused around the holiday season; how this impacts business strategy & planning throughout the year, and what the Klarborg brothers see as their primary advantage to working for a company that's rooted in togetherness, celebration, love & cherishing the holiday spirit above all else. (Iâll be honest, Iâm imagining their work life a bit like Santaâs WorkshopâŚ)
Hygge for Improving Mental Health: What this word really means, what it does NOT mean, and how itâs been commercially applied to-date in the United States. Plus, how the concept has evolved in the U.S. for American brands & consumers, and what weâre getting right (and wrong) about bringing this concept to life with more authenticity in our everyday lives.
Exporting Hygge: How do you export a mindset/vibe/feeling/practice thatâs built around community in an increasingly digital world? The Klarborg brothers debunk hygge myths & discuss the concept of exporting Danish wellness for U.S. consumers.
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Ben Witte is the founder & CEO of Recess, a better-for-you beverage brand that I can *actually* stand behind as a Registered Dietitian (!!!). On todayâs episode, we discuss:
The state of âbetter-for-youâ food & beverage products: How Recess has approached brand positioning differently from other brands in the category by prioritizing & perfecting their product, first and foremost, & focusing on evidence-based claims vs. social media trends & CPG fads.
Going to market with Recess: From product ingredient sourcing & supply chain to direct-to-consumer sales & top of funnel marketing, we discuss how the concept for Recess was born & ultimately, how this business grew since inception in 2016.
CBD beverages & the non-alcoholic beverage space: Whatâs happening in each of these sub- sectors? What accounts for the massive rise in consumer interest for each of these product categories, and how does Recess differentiate itself from others in these increasingly crowded corners of the market? What does Recess do differently from a product development standpoint, and how does Recessâ supply chain play a front-and-center role in determining product marketing & health claims?
Trend forecasting for 2024: What are the biggest up & coming food, nutrition & wellness trends for better-for-you brands in the CPG space? Ben & I start scratching the surface & begin to answer this BIG question as we near the end of the year.
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Julie Alvin is the SVP of content at TheSkimm & a trusted digital media executive, content strategist, and editor with expertise in womenâs health & lifestyle media. Sheâs previously held roles at Bustle Digital Group, Time, Inc., and Refinery29, overseeing coverage of everything from news and politics to health, career, money, style, and entertainment. She is a former adjunct professor at NYUâs Masterâs in Publishing program and a founding member of Chief Executive Womenâs network. Julieâs appeared on Fox News, CBS, ABC, Cheddar, and other networks discussing topics like the #MeToo movement, the cost of fertility treatments, and the gender wage gap.
On todayâs episode of The Business of Wellness, we discuss:
Data & highlights from The Skimmâs State of Women surveyâ what are women concerned about when it comes to health & wellbeing in a post-pandemic world? What are the chief concerns among women of all ages as it relates to their health?
Discerning myth vs. fact on social media & across digital content: What does it mean to be an âexpertâ in 2023? What are TheSkimmâs editorial standards that help champion appropriate subject-matter experts for specific topics, content platforms & distribution channels?
The past decadeâs media evolution/revolution: Whatâs different about media today? Post-pandemic? What are readers looking for from content platforms & channels, and from health professionals? How can media help women feel more empowered when it comes to their personal health, advocating for themselves & their families, and having the right information that helps arm them for any/every interaction with our current healthcare system?
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Udo Erasmus is a pioneer in food product development, specifically in the development of manufacturing standards of food oils, including flax oil. Heâs the founder of Udo's Choice, a supplement brand and global leader in creating cutting edge health products specializing in healthy oils, probiotics, digestive enzymes, and greens. Heâs also the author of, Fats that Heal Fats that Kill, & holds a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology. Udo has impacted millions of lives by delivering his fresh message on how to achieve better health & wellbeing in his books & on his social media platforms. We discussâŚ
Udoâs background & humble beginnings as a child during WWII, as well as his experience much later (in the 1980âs) with pesticide poisoning.
A deep dive into the chemistry, product development, manufacturing, processing, distribution & storage of seed oils, including: Why Udo believes that seed oils are the least beneficial category of oils for human health, and how this led him to pioneer the technology to create flaxseed oil and a billion-dollar product/industry from nothing but passion, inspiration, & his desire to make a more nutrient dense product for consumers.
Udoâs understanding of, âTotal Sexy Health,â which considers all of the elements of whole health, including mental health, presence and awareness, and more.
Udoâs study of psychology and advice for navigating change: He delves into topics such as: Why is change so difficult? How is change rooted in our memories, related to past trauma, connected to unresolved emotions, and more? How can we better direct our attention and cultivate calmness in our life?
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Rachel Engelhart, MA, RD, is a Washington, D.C.-based Registered Dietitian, licensed professional counselor and certified intuitive eating counselor who brings a Health At Every SizeÂŽ-informed approach to eating disorder recovery for patients of all ages.
Hot topics we discuss on todayâs episode:
The Ozempic of it all (3:00): What to know about GLP-1âs from the perspective of an expert in eating disorder recovery; how to navigate working with patients who are taking/considering these medications, and how a Health At Every SizeÂŽ approach squares with the rise in obesity medicine in research and practice.
THAT Washington Post article (23:30): A thoughtful and nuanced look at all sides of each topic covered in this article, including dietitiansâ code of ethics and responsibility to disclose financial relationships; the scientific evidence behind each contested topic, including what the research says about the health impact of including aspartame and sugar in your diet; the bias of the articleâs authors (and the premise of the article at large), and how we might consider speaking about controversial topics in nutrition MORE effectively to differentiate between evidence-based nutrition information and personal opinion.
Post-pandemic shifts in peopleâs relationships with food & body (39:30): The power & significance of social connections on public health outcomes & individual health, and how lack of social connection affects us physically and psychologically.
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Pro podcast host Jenny Hutt joins me on the podcast today to chat about grief; our mutual grievances with nutrition & health information on social media (and social media influencers); panic within the dietetics profession (and whatâs causing it/what to know about it), and how to navigate working with a health professional when itâs not working for you.
TW: Grief. Skip to 27:00 to bypass our discussion about navigating loss.
đď¸ICYMI: Listen to round 1 with Jenny Hutt
đď¸Guide for caregivers we discuss (written by Jess Cording, RD)
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Denis Kaser is head of international marketing for Le Gruyère AOP. He has extensive experience in the marketing world, including with food and drink companies. He is passionate about sharing the stories of the people behind Le Gruyère AOP and his home country of Switzerland, in addition to the promotion of what has been consistently named the world's best cheese. We discuss:
Le Gruyere AOP production in Switzerland: From the care & animal welfare practices employed to maintain the health of the dairy cows, to the aging process and optimal climate conditions for creating the ideal (and most delicious) wheel of Le Gruyere AOP. International food product marketing, plus how and why marketing a commodity product from Switzerland is so different from traditional CPG food product marketing around the world. Denisâ marketing background and experience, and what makes working for Le Gruyere AOP so special, unique, and different. Key learnings about the storytelling of food production that any food marketer will want to hear.
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