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Host Maureen Ballatori sits down with Adam Bergman, Managing Director of Ecotech Capital, for a candid conversation on the state of ag tech investment strategies for startups and the broader implicati…

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Host Maureen Ballatori sits down with Adam Bergman, Managing Director of Ecotech Capital, for a candid conversation on the state of ag tech investment strategies for startups and the broader implications of sustainability in agriculture.

In this episode of the Spilled Salt, Erin McMurrough, founder of Little Clover Wine Company, joins Maureen on the podcast, sharing her journey in brand building, leveraging non-traditional marketing, …

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In this episode of the Spilled Salt, Erin McMurrough, founder of Little Clover Wine Company, joins Maureen on the podcast, sharing her journey in brand building, leveraging non-traditional marketing, and adapting to consumer demand.

In this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, Tom Seymour shares his insights on the food and beverage industry, from launching a better-for-you snack to navigating CPG startup strategies. 

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In this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, Tom Seymour shares his insights on the food and beverage industry, from launching a better-for-you snack to navigating CPG startup strategies. 

In this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, Maureen Ballatori is joined by Damian Mason, who shares his journey from growing up on a farm to blending agriculture, business, and humor today.

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In this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, Maureen Ballatori is joined by Damian Mason, who shares his journey from growing up on a farm to blending agriculture, business, and humor today.

In this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, Maureen is joined by Tracey Wiedmeyer, who shares the thrills and spills of life in an agtech startup, the journey of developing Gripp’s intuitive softwa…

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In this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, Maureen is joined by Tracey Wiedmeyer, who shares the thrills and spills of life in an agtech startup, the journey of developing Gripp’s intuitive software for farmers, and how listening to the end user has become the key to his success.

In this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, Greg Jaffe joins host Maureen Ballatori to share his insights on agtech Innovation, sustainable agriculture policy, and bioeconomy strategies, including tr…

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In this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, Greg Jaffe joins host Maureen Ballatori to share his insights on agtech innovation, sustainable agriculture policy, and bioeconomy strategies, including transforming crop waste into energy and navigating the regulatory landscape for startups and agtech leaders.

Listen in to this episode of Spilled Salt to learn how Pauly Guglielmo turned his side-gig pasta sauce into a thriving business and launched Craft Cannery, a contract manufacturing company for food st…

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Listen in to this episode of Spilled Salt to learn how Pauly Guglielmo turned his side-gig pasta sauce into a thriving business and launched Craft Cannery, a contract manufacturing company for food startups.

Join host Maureen Ballatori and Dr. Susan Brown in this episode of Spilled Salt to learn how breeding premium managed apple varieties is revolutionizing the apple industry and meeting consumer demand …

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Join host Maureen Ballatori and Dr. Susan Brown in this episode of Spilled Salt to learn how breeding premium managed apple varieties is revolutionizing the apple industry and meeting consumer demand for high-quality, flavorful apples.

On this episode of Spilled Salt, explore how regenerative organic spirits, like Anytime Spritz, are leading the way in sustainable agriculture. Learn how farmers, agtech, and innovative brands are res…

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On this episode of Spilled Salt, explore how regenerative organic spirits, like Anytime Spritz, are leading the way in sustainable agriculture. Learn how farmers, agtech, and innovative brands are reshaping the alcohol industry with climate-smart practices and a commitment to regenerative organic farming.

On this episode of Spilled Salt, Dylan Vaca and Maureen Ballatori discuss the DeLong Company's Grown Climate Smart initiative that helps farmers adopt sustainable practices through financial incentive…

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On this episode of Spilled Salt, Dylan Vaca and Maureen Ballatori discuss the DeLong Company's Grown Climate Smart initiative that helps farmers adopt sustainable practices through financial incentives and brand partnerships.

On this episode of Spilled Salt, Sarah Hartmann, founder of Vêsucré, shares the ups and downs of building a sustainable and inclusive plant-based dessert brand in the frozen CPG space.

On this episode of S…

On this episode of Spilled Salt, Sarah Hartmann, founder of Vêsucré, shares the ups and downs of building a sustainable and inclusive plant-based dessert brand in the frozen CPG space.

On this episode of Spilled Salt, discover key insights from Jolene Brown on building and sustaining a successful agriculture business. Learn about the importance of Legacy, succession planning, and ba…

On this episode of S…

On this episode of Spilled Salt, discover key insights from Jolene Brown on building and sustaining a successful agriculture business. Learn about the importance of legacy, succession planning, and balancing emotion with logic in family-run farms.

When margins are tight, achieving scale is crucial for success. This is where a robust resource planning system can make all the difference. In this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, Maureen Ballat…

When margins are tig…

When margins are tight, achieving scale is crucial for success. This is where a robust resource planning system can make all the difference. In this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, Maureen Ballatori sat down with Matt Brown, CEO of Wherefour, Inc., to discuss the importance of traceability in today’s food, beverage, and agriculture industries.

Jim Trezise shares his journey in the wine industry on this episode of Spilled Salt, highlighting how strategic action, collaboration, and advocacy have transformed the wine industry, and offering val…

Jim Trezise shares h…

Jim Trezise shares his journey in the wine industry on this episode of Spilled Salt, highlighting how strategic action, collaboration, and advocacy have transformed the wine industry, and offering valuable lessons for beverage entrepreneurs on resilience, adaptability, and leveraging public-private partnerships.

Thinking of hitting record on your own podcast? In this episode of Spilled Salt, host Maureen Ballatori chats with editor and producer Jennifer Bosch Gyuricska on the whys and hows of podcasting as a …

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Thinking of hitting record on your own podcast? In this episode of Spilled Salt, host Maureen Ballatori chats with editor and producer Jennifer Bosch Gyuricska on the whys and hows of podcasting as a powerful content marketing tool for food, beverage, and agriculture brands.

In this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, host Maureen Ballatori chats with Bluewhite CEO Ben Alfi on transforming tractors into autonomous vehicles, enhancing farm efficiency, and safety.

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In this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, host Maureen Ballatori chats with Bluewhite CEO Ben Alfi on transforming tractors into autonomous vehicles, enhancing farm efficiency, and safety.

Meet Paul Brock in this episode of Spilled Salt, a champion of sustainable viticulture who alongside wife Shannon is leading Silver Thread Vineyard with innovation and integrity.

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Meet Paul Brock in this episode of Spilled Salt, a champion of sustainable viticulture who alongside wife Shannon is leading Silver Thread Vineyard with innovation and integrity.

Matt Cotton, founder of Rooted Food Sales, shares insights on navigating food service and bringing new brands to the table. From finding operator interest to working with distributors, his journey off…

Matt Cotton, founder…

Matt Cotton, founder of Rooted Food Sales, shares insights on navigating food service and bringing new brands to the table. From finding operator interest to working with distributors, his journey offers valuable lessons for food industry entrepreneurs.

In this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, Warren Lee and Lachlan Campbell capture the essence of ProAgni's journey, their focus on sustainable farming practices, and the innovative solutions they b…

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In this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, Warren Lee and Lachlan Campbell capture the essence of ProAgni's journey, their focus on sustainable farming practices, and the innovative solutions they bring to the agriculture industry.

In this episode of Spilled Salt, Will Blum, the founder of Bluebird Hardwater, shares his journey launching a new brand and scaling their product offerings in the highly regulated alcohol sector.   F…

In this episode of S…

In this episode of Spilled Salt, Will Blum, the founder of Bluebird Hardwater, shares his journey launching a new brand and scaling their product offerings in the highly regulated alcohol sector.   For a full transcript of this episode, visit https://agency29.com/blog/launching-and-scaling-in-a-competitive-industry-with-bluebird-hardwaters-will-blum.

Meet Omer Davidi, CEO of BeeHero, on this episode of Spilled Salt. He’s  revolutionizing precision pollination and empowering farmers with data-driven solutions, reshaping the future of agriculture…

Meet Omer Davidi, CE…

Meet Omer Davidi, CEO of BeeHero, on this episode of Spilled Salt. He’s  revolutionizing precision pollination and empowering farmers with data-driven solutions, reshaping the future of agriculture.   Read the full transcript at https://agency29.com/blog/driving-data-informed-agriculture-and-precision-pollination-with-beeheros-omer-davidi/.

Listen in to Spilled Salt as Host Maureen Ballatori and guest Monica Watrous explore media coverage, entrepreneurship, and transparency - and building it all under the public eye - in the dynamic CPG …

Listen in to Spilled…

Listen in to Spilled Salt as Host Maureen Ballatori and guest Monica Watrous explore media coverage, entrepreneurship, and transparency - and building it all under the public eye - in the dynamic CPG industry.   Read the full transcript at https://agency29.com/blog/a-passion-for-journalism-and-emerging-brands-noshs-monica-watrous/.

Follow along on this episode of Spilled Salt as Maiah Johnson Dunn shares her journey from marketing maven to Finger Lakes-based wine enthusiast. A big part of Maiah’s work is breaking down barriers…

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Follow along on this episode of Spilled Salt as Maiah Johnson Dunn shares her journey from marketing maven to Finger Lakes-based wine enthusiast. A big part of Maiah’s work is breaking down barriers to inclusivity and demystifying wine. She dreams of someday opening her own winery.   For a full episode transcript, visit https://agency29.com/blog/breaking-down-barriers-one-bottle-at-a-time-wine-stories-with-maiah-johnson-dunn/.

From community advocacy to food entrepreneurship, Rhonda Destino is shaping the small business landscape in Rochester, NY. Don’t miss this episode of Spilled Salt as Rhonda and host Maureen Ballator…

From community advoc…

From community advocacy to food entrepreneurship, Rhonda Destino is shaping the small business landscape in Rochester, NY. Don’t miss this episode of Spilled Salt as Rhonda and host Maureen Ballatori discuss navigating local government, fostering collaboration, and overcoming funding challenges for food ventures.

Adie Akuffo-Afful joins Maureen Ballatori on the Spilled Salt podcast to discuss entrepreneurial ventures, including WeFunder, a business concept linking local businesses, and a fractional art investm…

Adie Akuffo-Afful jo…

Adie Akuffo-Afful joins Maureen Ballatori on the Spilled Salt podcast to discuss entrepreneurial ventures, including WeFunder, a business concept linking local businesses, and a fractional art investment platform. Listen in for his insights on innovative projects, stakeholder satisfaction, funding opportunities and business growth strategies.

Meet Kaari Stannard, CEO and Founder of  Yes! Apples as she shares her thrills and spills from growing apples to brand creation. Kaari shares insights into family businesses, challenges, and innovati…

Meet Kaari Stannard,…

Meet Kaari Stannard, CEO and Founder of  Yes! Apples as she shares her thrills and spills from growing apples to brand creation. Kaari shares insights into family businesses, challenges, and innovative strategies shaping the future of fresh produce.

Join Maureen Ballatori and Matt Schrader in conversation on Spilled Salt as they discuss Matt’s unconventional journey from microbiology to winemaking. Matt shares how he’s strategic in the winema…

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Join Maureen Ballatori and Matt Schrader in conversation on Spilled Salt as they discuss Matt’s unconventional journey from microbiology to winemaking. Matt shares how he’s strategic in the winemaking process, the importance of consistency in flavor profiles, and how he’s helping new consumers make friends with wine.

On this episode of Spilled Salt, renowned chef Joel Kraft shares his 30-year culinary journey, from humble beginnings to executive chef at Oak Hill Country Club and later St. John Fisher University. C…

On this episode of S…

On this episode of Spilled Salt, renowned chef Joel Kraft shares his 30-year culinary journey, from humble beginnings to executive chef at Oak Hill Country Club and later St. John Fisher University. Chef Joel offers insights on industry evolution and teamwork strategies.

Kyle Peters knows when to hold ‘em, and when to fold ‘em. Driven by passion and personal experience, Kyle shares his adventures in entrepreneurship on this episode of Spilled Salt with Maureen Bal…

Kyle Peters knows wh…

Kyle Peters knows when to hold ‘em, and when to fold ‘em. Driven by passion and personal experience, Kyle shares his adventures in entrepreneurship on this episode of Spilled Salt with Maureen Ballatori.

In this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, Warren Zeiser of WeRise Consulting joins host Maureen Ballatori to talk hard lessons in leadership and navigating organizational change.

In this episode of t…

In this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, Warren Zeiser of WeRise Consulting joins host Maureen Ballatori to talk hard lessons in leadership and navigating organizational change.

Mark Samuel, founder of IWON Organics, joins Spilled Salt host Maureen Ballatori to share insights on entrepreneurship, CPG scaling, Mental Health, and his passion for his new endeavor, the Feel Good …

Mark Samuel, founder…

Mark Samuel, founder of IWON Organics, joins Spilled Salt host Maureen Ballatori to share insights on entrepreneurship, CPG scaling, mental health, and his passion for his new endeavor, the Feel Good Wellness Program.

Join us in exploring the relentless world of a bicoastal winemaker, Nova Cadamatre, on this episode of Spilled Salt as she orchestrates harvests, reflects on legacies, and contemplates the evolving la…

Join us in exploring…

Join us in exploring the relentless world of a bicoastal winemaker, Nova Cadamatre, on this episode of Spilled Salt as she orchestrates harvests, reflects on legacies, and contemplates the evolving landscape of the New York wine industry.

Follow along on the inspiring journey of Corey Christman, a retired Air Force veteran turned winemaker, on the latest episode of the Spilled Salt podcast. You’ll hear from Corey as he shares the sto…

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Follow along on the inspiring journey of Corey Christman, a retired Air Force veteran turned winemaker, on the latest episode of the Spilled Salt podcast. You’ll hear from Corey as he shares the story of Bravery Winery's rise, their commitment to service, and exciting upcoming ventures.

On this episode of Spilled Salt, join us in conversation with Jenny Frederick and Erik Fellenz of Fellenz Family Farm, as we showcase the power of CSAs, sustainable farming, and community support.

On this episode of S…

On this episode of Spilled Salt, join us in conversation with Jenny Frederick and Erik Fellenz of Fellenz Family Farm, as we showcase the power of CSAs, sustainable farming, and community support.

On this episode of Spilled Salt, join Maureen in exploring the future of agriculture with insights from Chris Laughton, Director of Knowledge Exchange at Farm Credit East, including leadership program…

On this episode of S…

On this episode of Spilled Salt, join Maureen in exploring the future of agriculture with insights from Chris Laughton, Director of Knowledge Exchange at Farm Credit East, including leadership programs, innovative initiatives, and the evolving landscape of Northeast farming.

On this episode of Spilled Salt, Alicia Lamb, Marketing and Genetics Manager at Oakfield Corners Dairy, discusses the farm's sustainable 10,000-cow operation, emphasizing cow well-being, genetics prog…

On this episode of S…

On this episode of Spilled Salt, Alicia Lamb, Marketing and Genetics Manager at Oakfield Corners Dairy, discusses the farm's sustainable 10,000-cow operation, emphasizing cow well-being, genetics programs, agricultural Education, and their venture into culturally relevant cheese production.

In this first episode of our second season of the Spilled Salt podcast, Sam Alcaine, a Cornell professor with diverse industry experience, joins our host Maureen Ballatori to discuss his journey from …

In this first episod…

In this first episode of our second season of the Spilled Salt podcast, Sam Alcaine, a Cornell professor with diverse industry experience, joins our host Maureen Ballatori to discuss his journey from brewing at Miller Coors to food safety at Unilever. Listen in as he shares a career path that took him from corporate to academic and included entrepreneurial ventures, Dos Lusas and Norwhey, demonstrating his passion for fermentation and all things interesting. 

Maria Kast of Core Leadership Development joins Maureen Ballatori on the Spilled Salt podcast to discuss the importance of connecting with your inner coach, avoiding Burnout, and fostering a mindful c…

Maria Kast of Core L…

Maria Kast of Core Leadership Development joins Maureen Ballatori on the Spilled Salt podcast to discuss the importance of connecting with your inner coach, avoiding burnout, and fostering a mindful culture in the food, beverage, and agriculture industries.   Download Maria's DIY Retreat Planner here: https://leadwithcore.com/diyplanner

Alisha Albinder-Camac, fourth-generation owner of Hudson River Fruit Distributors, joins Maureen on the Spilled Salt podcast to discuss her diverse background in Finance, marketing, and Retail, and th…

Alisha Albinder-Cama…

Alisha Albinder-Camac, fourth-generation owner of Hudson River Fruit Distributors, joins Maureen on the Spilled Salt podcast to discuss her diverse background in finance, marketing, and retail, and the role of Technology in agriculture.

Jacob Fox, a regenerative systems consultant, joins Maureen Ballatori on the Spilled Salt podcast, to discuss demystifying agriculture and promoting sustainable farming methods. Listen in as Jacob adv…

Jacob Fox, a regener…

Jacob Fox, a regenerative systems consultant, joins Maureen Ballatori on the Spilled Salt podcast, to discuss demystifying agriculture and promoting sustainable farming methods. Listen in as Jacob advocates paying farmers for ecosystem services to ensure a resilient future for agriculture.

In this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, Brian Nicholson, CEO of Red Jacket Orchards, shares the story of the company's growth, its focus on quality, and the challenges of building a successful fo…

In this episode of t…

In this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, Brian Nicholson, CEO of Red Jacket Orchards, shares the story of the company's growth, its focus on quality, and the challenges of building a successful food and beverage brand.

In this episode, Tim McDowell, COO of Bristol Extracts, joins host Maureen Ballatori to share his journey in the cannabis industry, from Colorado to New York, and the challenges of running a cannabis …

In this episode, Tim…

In this episode, Tim McDowell, COO of Bristol Extracts, joins host Maureen Ballatori to share his journey in the cannabis industry, from Colorado to New York, and the challenges of running a cannabis business amidst changing regulations.

Matt Horn, Director of Municipal Services at MRB Group, joins Maureen in a conversation about leveraging economic development in the food, beverage, and agriculture industries to strengthen brands, fa…

Matt Horn, Director …

Matt Horn, Director of Municipal Services at MRB Group, joins Maureen in a conversation about leveraging economic development in the food, beverage, and agriculture industries to strengthen brands, farms, and local communities.

Linda Alvarez, CEO of Levelle Nutrition, joins Maureen Ballatori to discuss her company's focus on creating nutritional products for female athletes. Recognizing the lack of options for women, Levelle…

Linda Alvarez, CEO o…

Linda Alvarez, CEO of Levelle Nutrition, joins Maureen Ballatori to discuss her company's focus on creating nutritional products for female athletes. Recognizing the lack of options for women, Levelle Nutrition offers safe and healthy products for active women at all stages of life. Their first product line, energy purees, has gained popularity among athletes and busy women seeking convenient and healthy snacks.

In this first episode of Spilled Salt, Dan Rao, the CEO of Healthier Way Foods and president of Assured Edge Solutions, shares his unique entrepreneurial journey.  From wireless networks to sustainab…

In this first episod…

In this first episode of Spilled Salt, Dan Rao, the CEO of Healthier Way Foods and president of Assured Edge Solutions, shares his unique entrepreneurial journey.  From wireless networks to sustainable food products, Dan’s journey emphasizes passion, partnerships, and strategic pivots in building successful businesses.