Ditch The Box Podcast

Joining us on this episode of Ditch The Box is Chief Marketing Officer of Flagship Food Group, Ray Gadd. Flagship Food Group is a global, diversified consumer products company dedicated to the food industry. Their products are known for delivering innovation, quality, health and value. Join us as we discuss the 505 Southwestern Brand, Ray's growing relationship with Hatch Valley Growers, and much more!

Join us on this episode of Ditch The Box as we are joined by the VP of Handi Foods LTD., Jerry Chizick! Handi is the umbrella brand for their sub-brands Pita Gourmet, Mr. Pita, Pita Puffs, Pita Bagel, Thinwich, Piadina, and Donut Crisps. Jerry has been busy handling the development and expansion of the healthiest food on the planet working with co-pack manufacturers, retailers, and foodservice operators. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind sneak peek into Jerry Chizick, Handi Foods, and where Amazing Grains comes into the picture!

Joining us for this episode of Ditch The Box is Gary Jacobs from Scoochie Pet Company. Scoochie pet company was founded in 2014 by pet industry leader Gary Jacobs from New York. Scoochie Pet manufacturers high quality products for dogs and cats, including toys, rawhide chews, body parts, pet carriers, stain removers, shampoos and many other innovative products. The company is based out of Long Island New York, with our showroom and warehouse in Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania. Tune-in to learn all the ins and outs of the pet industry!

Joining us on this episode of Ditch The Box is the Maître d'Creative of The Brand Chefs at Mighty Fudge Studios. Patrick Mallek fuels the company's imagination with his creative juices flowing abundantly. He has insurmountable brand experience with Walmart, Dodge, Johns Manville, FOXDigital, Clear Channel Communications, Samsung, Tribune Company, Paramount Pictures, Dare Foods, MockIt!, Samsung, Harmons Grocery, and more! Don't miss this one-of-a-kind episode!

Join us for this episode of Ditch The Box as we welcome owner of Enfusia-blends for body, Debra Meyers. Debra worked in the corporate world for years until finally starting her own business, Enfusia. Enfusia offers a full line of bath and body products created with the infusion of botanical extracts, vitamins, essential oils and natural ingredients. No harsh chemical ingredients are used, ever. Join us as Debra shares her journey, including the keys to manufacturing she has discovered over the years!

Joining us on this episode of Ditch The Box is the President of Next Level Summits, Stewart Press. NLS: the leaders in global strategic business summits specifically catered to the growing Food Industry. This episode will go back to the beginning of Next Level Summits, explore why it was created, and explain what the "need" was that Stewart felt Next Level Summits could fill. We'll discuss the 4 main Summits throughout the year and go into each of them separately for an overview for our listeners. o Food Marketing Summit o Food Chain Summit o Food Quality Symposium o Food Evolution Summit We'll find out what has worked with these summits, what hasn't, and what has been implemented over the years to keep the summits relevant and beneficial to attendees.

Joining us today is Rebecca O'Connor from Pinnacle Consultation. Pinnacle Consultation has expertise in all stages of marijuana business creation, including structuring, the application process, state compliance hiring and training and financial estimation. Today's topics include medical and recreational marijuana centers to have compliance packaging for their customers/patients, the need for medical marijuana packaging to be both child proof but senior friendly, and a checklist for the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division exit packaging requirements for marijuana dispensaries to follow. This episode will highlight many important topics for anyone in the marijuana industry.

Join us on this episode of Ditch The Box as we welcome Mike Fechter, CEO & Owner of Hansen Foods. Mike will be walking us through some of his previous business endeavors such as his time with Pepperidge Farms, Menasha, and Tosca and will be highlighting how aggressive marketing played a vital role in success. We'll wrap-up the show with his current position at Hansen Foods, how he has organically increased sales by 45%, and what goals he sees the company reaching in 2016. Tune-in!