Episodes 22
Avg. Duration 36m
Activity Highly Active
Since Sep 2023
Latest Episode May 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Months
Format
Episodic
Consistency
83%
Hosting
forktales.co

About This Podcast

A podcast that feeds food and beverage brands

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Recent Episodes

Pete Olander – Founder of Happie and innovator in cannabis and functional wellness beverages

May 14, 2026 35m

From J.P. Morgan to mushroom and cannabis beverages, Pete Olander has taken an unconventional path into one of the fastest-growing spaces in food and beverage. As founder of Happie, Olander has built…

Jenny Mehlman – Dairy marketing leader and champion of all things cheese and butter

Mar 27, 2026 52m

In a category everyone thinks they understand (like dairy and cheese), the real challenge isn’t the product, it’s staying relevant. Jenny Mehlman is Senior Marketing Director at Dairy Farmers of…

Chuck Meehan – Super Bowl creative veteran and champion of big ideas

Jan 22, 2026 51m

Great creative doesn’t start with execution, it starts with a point of view. Chuck Meehan is Chief Creative Officer of Pavone Group and a veteran creative leader with decades of experience building…

Season 9 highlights

Oct 30, 2025 8m

Season 9 of Forktales brought together visionaries redefining what it means to lead, create, and serve in the food and beverage world. From heritage duck farms to plant-based dairies, family…

Sameer Malhotra – Food entrepreneur and leader in authentic Indian cuisine

Aug 28, 2025 49m

From growing up in his family’s New York restaurants to leading a $50 million food company, Sameer Malhotra has built Café Spice into one of the most recognized names in Indian cuisine. What began as…

Edward Medina – Transformative leader in authentic Mexican cuisine

Aug 14, 2025 31m

Edward Medina is at the helm of Ramona's Food Group, steering the company with both tradition and innovation in mind. When Edward joined in 2012 as director of finance, Ramona’s was losing hundreds…

Tom Moffitt – Pioneer in Plant-Based Dairy and Champion of Quality Innovation

Jul 31, 2025 47m

Tom Moffitt is a seasoned entrepreneur and pioneering figure in the plant-based dairy industry, leveraging his extensive background as a food microbiologist. With a successful track record…

Joey Jurgielewicz – Duck industry leader and champion of happy poultry

Jul 17, 2025 31m

We’re kicking off Season 9 of Forktales with a deep dive into the world of duck. Joey Jurgielewicz is Director of Client Service at Tasty Duck—one of the largest and most respected duck producers in…

Season 8 highlights

Jul 11, 2025 18m

Season 8 of Forktales served up a fresh batch of bold voices and breakthrough ideas from across the food and beverage industry. From Sean Zecman’s insights on scaling a food distribution powerhouse…

Kenny Morrison – Founder of VCC Brands and Pioneer in Cannabis-Infused Beverages

Jun 04, 2025 52m

Kenny Morrison is the founder of VCC Brands and CQ Drinks, and a pioneer in the world of cannabis-infused edibles and beverages. His expertise lies in crafting products that normalize cannabis…

Laurel Orley – CEO of Daily Crunch and Innovator in Better-for-You Snacking

May 22, 2025 48m

Laurel Orley is the founder and CEO of Daily Crunch Snacks, a women-owned, mission-driven snack brand known for its sprouted, air-dried almonds and bold flavor combinations. With a background in…

Denise Woodard – CPG entrepreneur and advocate for allergy-friendly snacking

May 08, 2025 34m

In this very special 100th episode of Forktales, we’re joined by Denise Woodard. Denise is the trailblazing founder and CEO of Partake Foods, a line of allergy-friendly snacks inspired by her…

Yanni Hufnagel – Founder of Lemon Perfect

Mar 14, 2025 47m

Yanni Hufnagel knows how to build a winning team, whether on the basketball court as a former assistant coach for powerhouse programs like Harvard, Vanderbilt, and Nevada or in the beverage aisle. As…

Clara Paye – Founder & CEO of UNiTE Food

Feb 13, 2025 44m

In this episode, we sit down with Clara Paye, founder and CEO of UNiTE Food, a company shaking up the protein bar industry with globally inspired flavors like Churro and Mexican Hot Chocolate.…

Season 7 highlights

Dec 20, 2024 20m

Season 7 of Forktales was a feast of stories and insights from food industry trailblazers. We explored how Biscuitville’s secret recipe became a Southern staple, how Rubix Foods stays one step ahead…

Andy Gellert – President of Gellert Global Group

Oct 14, 2024 30m

Gellert Global Group imports more than 5,500 unique food items from more than 60 countries and is one of the largest food importers in the world. Andy Gellert sits at the helm of that family owned…

Ep 87: Doug Renfro / President of Renfro Foods and Salsa Creator Extraordinaire

Sep 04, 2024 31m

This episode of Forktales is a spicy one thanks to Doug Renfro of Renfro Foods. Doug and his cousins oversee Mrs. Renfro’s salsas, a brand that has grown into one of the largest salsa names in the…

Ep 84: Audley Wilson / Shark Tank survivor & Founder of RoboBurger

Jul 18, 2024 37m

Earlier this year, Audley Wilson and his partners took their dream – a revolutionary vending machine that makes fresh, made-to-order burgers – and pitched it to the investors (and to America) on…

Ep 82: Martino Brambilla / President of Embassy Ingredients

Jun 10, 2024 30m

If you’ve had a donut, brownie, cupcake or cookie in the past year, you’ve probably had a baked good made with ingredients from Embassy Ingredients. Martino Brambilla was just 17 years old when his…

Ep 78: Emily Rugaber / VP of Marketing for Thanx

Apr 04, 2024 33m

Why do so many restaurants fail to properly use data? What are the biggest mistakes restaurants make when designing loyalty programs? Two huge questions and Emily Rugaber answers them both. Emily is…

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Quench has published 22 episodes since September 2023, covering topics in Arts, Business.

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