# food & beverage (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover food & beverage. Page: Feed: --- ## [Elevated barbecue with a California accent is a differentiator for Whiskey ‘N Rye](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/menu-talk/episodes/Elevated-barbecue-with-a-California-accent-is-a-differentiator-for-Whiskey-N-Rye-e3nin98) _2026-08-18 · Restaurant Business Online · Menu Talk_ Don Conner is CEO of Whiskey ‘N Rye with several locationsin California’s Central Coast. The full-service “modern smokehouse” is differentiated by its California-style barbecue, which is a melding of different regional American styles. The restaurant concept is also known for its wide selection of brown spirits, many of which are sourced from local distilleries and are crafted into both classic… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3fc4bff0/podcast/play/124394216/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-18%2F430075473-44100-2-1b244c41f3ad7.mp3) ## [Michael Zentner has it figured out at Merci in Charleston, South Carolina](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/menu-talk/episodes/Michael-Zentner-has-it-figured-out-at-Merci-in-Charleston--South-Carolina-e3n1al1) _2026-08-11 · Restaurant Business Online · Menu Talk_ Michael Zentner has followed a fairly normal career path in the restaurant industry, but in many ways has had an unusual level of success. He started by washing dishes in restaurants in his native Rhode Island and then attended The Culinary Institute of America before working in restaurants in Idaho, Boston, and Washington, D.C., including a stint with chef and restaurateur Michael Schlow. He… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3fc4bff0/podcast/play/123824225/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-5%2F429295106-44100-2-968064d03c6a.mp3) ## [Bobbie Lloyd brings a lifelong love of baking to Magnolia Bakery's C-suite](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/menu-talk/episodes/Bobbie-Lloyd-brings-a-lifelong-love-of-baking-to-Magnolia-Bakerys-C-suite-e3mvima) _2026-08-04 · Restaurant Business Online · Menu Talk_ Magnolia Bakery started as a small neighborhood bake shop in New York City’s Greenwich Village and quickly rose to fame as a cupcake destination, thanks to “Sex and the City.” Today it numbers 53 locations and franchises are popping up around the U.S. and the world. Bobbie Lloyd has been with the company 20 years, joining when there was just that one original shop. She has served in a number of… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3fc4bff0/podcast/play/123766922/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-4%2F429217007-44100-2-1d3764617a042.mp3) ## [Joey Campanaro celebrates 20 years of Little Owl in New York City](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/menu-talk/episodes/Joey-Campanaro-celebrates-20-years-of-Little-Owl-in-New-York-City-e3mlkqo) _2026-07-28 · Restaurant Business Online · Menu Talk_ Veteran restaurateur Joey Campanaro opened Little Owl 20 years ago in New York City’s West Village to nearly instant acclaim with his legendary pork chops and meatballs. He has since expanded his business to include three other restaurants and an event space. The Philadelphia native with family roots in the Italian regions of Calabria and Molise got his start washing dishes on the Jersey Shore and… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3fc4bff0/podcast/play/123441432/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-28%2F428779525-44100-2-35ca6baaa3ad5.mp3) ## [How Shah's Halal grew its food cart menu into a global chain](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/menu-talk/episodes/How-Shahs-Halal-grew-its-food-cart-menu-into-a-global-chain-e3mar5r) _2026-07-21 · Restaurant Business Online · Menu Talk_ Shah’s Halal started out as a food cart on the streets of Queens in New York City in 2005, selling gyros and rice bowls with Afghan flavors. The simple menu used 100% halal ingredients, a rarity at the time, but the demand for halal food kept growing. Although the quick-service menu now is more extensive, it’s still very simple, said CEO Khalid Mashriqi during the podcast. Burgers, chicken… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3fc4bff0/podcast/play/123087483/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-20%2F428305748-44100-2-3fcb8e58819db.mp3) ## [Joe Giacomino and John Vermiglio discuss Detroit's culinary evolution](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/menu-talk/episodes/Joe-Giacomino-and-John-Vermiglio-discuss-Detroits-culinary-evolution-e3m35j1) _2026-07-14 · Restaurant Business Online · Menu Talk_ Join chefs and restaurateurs Joe Giacomino and John Vermiglio as they share their remarkable journey transforming Detroit's dining scene. Since opening Grey Ghost in 2016 as just the second destination chef-driven restaurant in the city, these Chicago-trained culinary partners have witnessed—and helped drive—an extraordinary urban revival. From navigating a dangerous street where early guests… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3fc4bff0/podcast/play/122836001/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-14%2F427958852-44100-2-6cb55ba43ece8.mp3) ## [Marc Falsetto is reshaping the restaurant scene in Fort Lauderdale](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/menu-talk/episodes/Marc-Falsetto-is-reshaping-the-restaurant-scene-in-Fort-Lauderdale-e3lpa6f) _2026-07-07 · Restaurant Business Online · Menu Talk_ From casual tacos to caviar and champagne — discover how restaurateur Marc Falsetto transformed Fort Lauderdale's dining landscape and pivoted to luxury during a pandemic. As founder and CEO of Falsetto Hospitality, Marc Falsetto has been instrumental in shaping Fort Lauderdale's restaurant scene. Starting with casual concepts under Handcrafted Hospitality — including the popular Tacocraft Mexican… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3fc4bff0/podcast/play/122513039/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-7%2F427529698-44100-2-6af50daa9c15e.mp3) ## [Tara Wong showcases old-school cocktails with modern elements](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/menu-talk/episodes/Tara-Wong-showcases-old-school-cocktails-with-modern-elements-e3l9g3f) _2026-06-30 · Restaurant Business Online · Menu Talk_ From dishwasher to award-winning mixologist, Tara Wong's journey through Detroit's hospitality scene is a masterclass in passion and perseverance. Starting in professional kitchens as a teenager two decades ago, she made the leap to bartending and never looked back. Through mixology competitions, self-taught expertise, and an obsession with creating unforgettable guest experiences, Wong honed her… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3fc4bff0/podcast/play/121994799/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-25%2F426833248-44100-2-14b2400466057.mp3) ## [Jeremy Sasson seeks connection with community with his Heirloom Hospitality Group](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/menu-talk/episodes/Jeremy-Sasson-seeks-connection-with-community-with-his-Heirloom-Hospitality-Group-e3l6e9l) _2026-06-23 · Restaurant Business Online · Menu Talk_ From first-time restaurateur to hospitality empire builder, Jeremy Sasson's journey is a masterclass in passion-driven entrepreneurship. Despite zero restaurant experience, he opened Townhouse Birmingham in 2011, fueled by a childhood spent dining out and a deep love for the hospitality experience. Today, his Heirloom Hospitality Group operates six thriving concepts across Michigan and Nashville,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3fc4bff0/podcast/play/121894645/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-23%2F426695614-44100-2-6a78953cbdb84.mp3) ## [Adrienne Cole infuses House of Marigold with culinary and entrepreneurial spirit](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/menu-talk/episodes/Adrienne-Cole-infuses-House-of-Marigold-with-culinary-and-entrepreneurial-spirit-e3ksjne) _2026-06-16 · Restaurant Business Online · Menu Talk_ Adrienne Cole is co-founder and owner of House of Marigold in Louisville, Kentucky, a full-service breakfast, brunch and lunch restaurant she opened with her husband, Kris, in 2023. She started her restaurant journey operating a small corporate café in a busy downtown office building, eventually expanding into an elevated, Southern-inspired catering company with Kris as chef. Now the pair is… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3fc4bff0/podcast/play/121572526/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-16%2F426267454-44100-2-cafd38fceab5e.mp3) ## [Transcript-Driven Stock Discovery (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/xNQ9SnB9UHQL) _2026-06-16 · **Sponsored**_ Ranked, evidence-backed watchlists from indexed executive transcripts for 1–2 quarter horizons ## [Retail Media Is Too Profitable for Retailers to Ignore](https://shelftalk.substack.com/p/retail-media-is-too-profitable-for) _2026-06-01 · Scott Sanders · Shelf Talk_ For brand operators, one of the most important shifts in retail may not be happening on the shelf, but in retail P&Ls. ## [The grocery aisle is splitting — and the middle is getting squeezed](https://shelftalk.substack.com/p/the-grocery-aisle-is-splitting-and) _2026-03-08 · Scott Sanders · Shelf Talk_ When there’s a fork in the road...Thanks for reading Shelf Talk. ## [Food Ingredients Europe 2025: Podcast review](https://foodbev.libsyn.com/food-ingredients-europe-2025-podcast-review) _2025-12-19 · FoodBev.com Podcast_ FoodBev's Leah Smith shares some of the highlights from Food Ingredients Europe 2025 in this exclusive podcast, featuring soundbites from: Carbery, EPI Ingredients, Arla Foods Ingredients, HTBA, Tirlan, Meala FoodTech, ADM and MartinoRossi. Sit back, relax and listen to what this year's exhibitors had to say about their latest innovations showcased, and the big trends driving product development… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/foodbev/FIE_2025_PODCAST_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=33063) ## [Transforming efficiency in PET packaging production with Sidel](https://foodbev.libsyn.com/transforming-efficiency-in-pet-packaging-production-with-sidel) _2025-12-10 · FoodBev.com Podcast_ In this podcast, Melissa Bradshaw, deputy editor at FoodBev, speaks with Pierre-François Langlois, Sidel's director for product management, about the company's latest EvoBlow Laser technology for PET packaging performance. Sidel's latest technology promises to enhance efficiency, sustainability and design flexibility in the production of PET and recycled PET (rPET) packaging. Historically, halogen… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/foodbev/Sidel_podcast_FINAL_MIX.mp3?dest-id=33063) ## [Beyond the bar – What's helping chocolate thrive?](https://foodbev.libsyn.com/beyond-the-bar-whats-helping-chocolate-thrive) _2025-11-21 · FoodBev.com Podcast_ In this podcast, FoodBev speaks with Soraya Testouri, inside sales and marketing at Meurens about the future of chocolate. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/foodbev/Meurens_Chocolate_Podcast_MIXDOWN.mp3?dest-id=33063) ## [Podcast: Redefining unattended retail with PicoCooler Vision](https://foodbev.libsyn.com/podcast-redefining-unattended-retail-with-picocooler-vision) _2025-08-05 · FoodBev.com Podcast_ From payments to convenience to experience, today's consumers expect more. In this episode, Adam Stockwell, vice president of sales (UK) for 365 Retail Markets, explains how the PicoCooler Vision is bridging the gap between traditional vending and modern retail expectations. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/foodbev/365s_interview_-_Final_Cut_1.mp3?dest-id=33063) ## [#9 Crunchtime: How digitalisation in the food industry can enhance food safety](https://foodbev.libsyn.com/9-crunchtime-how-digitalisation-in-the-food-industry-can-enhance-food-safety) _2025-04-25 · FoodBev.com Podcast_ Hello, and welcome to the ninth episode of our Crunchtime podcast series. In this episode, we're diving into the digital transformation of the food and beverage industry – and what it really means for food safety. With automation and AI on the rise, the potential to reduce waste, boost efficiency and respond to food safety risks in real time is greater than ever. But what does it take to actually… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/foodbev/FINAL_4_-_How_digitalisation_in_the_food_industry_can_enhance_food_safety_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=33063) ## [#8 Crunchtime podcast: Exploring the impact of the new C-Label and F-Label](https://foodbev.libsyn.com/8-crunchtime-podcast-exploring-the-impact-of-the-new-c-label-and-f-label) _2025-03-28 · FoodBev.com Podcast_ Hello, and welcome to the eighth episode of our Crunchtime podcast series. This time, we're exploring the impact of the C-Label, for cell-cultivated foods, and the F-Label, for foods made with precision fermentation and other advanced biotech fermentation methods, on the food and beverage industry. These new labels have been introduced by V-Label, the globally recognised certification for vegan… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/foodbev/Crunchtime_V-Label_podcast_mixdown_FINAL_2_Louder.mp3?dest-id=33063) ## [#7 Crunchtime podcast: Weight loss drugs – A new solution to the obesity crisis or disaster waiting to happen?](https://foodbev.libsyn.com/7-crunchtime-podcast-weight-loss-drugs-a-new-solution-to-the-obesity-crisis-or-disaster-waiting-to-happen) _2025-02-28 · FoodBev.com Podcast_ Welcome to the seventh episode of Crunchtime, an interactive podcast series where you choose the topics and we bring the experts. In this episode, we dive into weight loss management, with the spotlight on a key topic: 'Weight loss drugs: A new solution to the obesity crisis or disaster waiting to happen?'. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/foodbev/Crunchtime_Weight_Loss_Management_MIXDOWN.mp3?dest-id=33063) ## [Tackling Listeria – A holistic approach to safety in food processing](https://foodbev.libsyn.com/tackling-listeria-a-holistic-approach-to-safety-in-food-processing) _2025-02-12 · FoodBev.com Podcast_ Welcome to this FoodBev Media podcast. Today, we're joined by Fabrizio Tardioli, global marketing director of processed food at Diversey F&B, to discuss a critical issue facing the food processing industry: Listeria contamination. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/foodbev/Diversey_Podcast_Listeria_Outbreaks_MIXDOWN-enhanced-v2-90p.mp3?dest-id=33063) ## [Ask the crowd: AI or not (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/RckKPyu78EhS) _2025-02-12 · **Sponsored**_ Get a transparent verdict from verified humans via web, RSS, or API. ## [The Plant Base's Veganuary Sessions: The state of the industry panel – Part two](https://foodbev.libsyn.com/the-plant-bases-veganuary-sessions-the-state-of-the-industry-panel-part-two) _2025-01-31 · FoodBev.com Podcast_ Welcome to The Plant Base's Veganuary Sessions podcast series in celebration of the annual Veganuary movement. Melissa Bradshaw, editor of The Plant Base, hosts this special themed series featuring conversations with special guests from across the plant-based food and beverage industry. We're rounding off the 2025 series with part two of our panel discussion on 'The state of the industry,' where… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/foodbev/Veganuary_Sessions_panel_part_two_Louder.mp3?dest-id=33063) ## [#6 Crunchtime podcast: Creating an inclusive culture in food and beverage companies](https://foodbev.libsyn.com/6-crunchtime-podcast-gender-equality) _2025-01-31 · FoodBev.com Podcast_ Welcome to the sixth episode of Crunchtime, an interactive podcast series where you choose the topics and we bring the experts. In this episode, we explore gender equality, with the spotlight on a key topic: 'Creating an inclusive culture in food and beverage companies'. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/foodbev/Crunchtime_-_Women_in_FB_industry_MIXDOWN.mp3?dest-id=33063)