3 Squares: Dishing On the Food Industry

Tune into the June 2024 3Squares Live! edition as Sarah Evanega, vice president of external relations with Okanagan Specialty Fruits, talks biotech. Having had a front row seat to the evolution of biotechnology over the last few decades, Sarah weighs in on the most important changes, how biotech can advance a sustainable food system and the keys to building consumer acceptance. And Kevin quizzes the crew on nostalgic food packaging! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join 3Squares Live! as Charlie, Susan and Kevin welcome food trends guru Mike Kostyo of Menu Matters. Learn about the biggest consumer pain points and how brands can be more consumer-centric. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3Squares Live! welcomes Jane Freiman, Fri., March 30! Founder of Smart Kitchen Insights, Jane talks kitchen trends most likely to impact the food industry in the next five years (including invisible kitchens), and how demographics and climate change could shape the kitchen of tomorrow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Squares’ own Kevin Ryan, founder and CEO of Malachite Strategy and Research discusses how brands may be missing the mark on consumer needs, the rise of “cozy cardio” and the next evolution in coffee. Each month, 3Squares tackle topics shaping the food industry, provide unique takes on the latest trends – and have fun doing it. Tune in to learn – and laugh! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is JOMO? Learn about the growing “homebody” movement and other important 2024 trends, including how consumers are rethinking brand loyalty, as 3Squares welcomes Locke Hilderbrand with Brainwrk, a consumer research and strategy consultancy focused on marketplace behavior and actionable forecasting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What’s hot and what’s not for today’s online CPG brands? Join us for the Fri., Dec. 15, edition of 3Squares Live! Charlie, Susan and Kevin welcome guest Lucas Ballasy, CXO of Barrel NY, which partners with brands to design, build and optimize web experiences. See how food and beverage companies can up their online game! And take the holiday food quiz! Do you know how many calories the average person consumes Christmas day? Tune in and find out!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Global sustainability heavy-hitter Christine Daugherty, who has served in roles with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, PepsiCo and Tyson Foods, joins 3Squares Live! for the Fri., Oct. 27, edition. She discusses the state of sustainability and how companies in the food system can and are working to achieve their climate goals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Americans eat 5x a day on average and that means a lot of time in the kitchen. But how much time is it really? In this episode, 3Squares Live! welcomes Darren Seifer, Circana Food & Beverage Industry Advisor, Fri. Aug. 25, for a chat about how kitchens are changing and Americans are cooking in a post-pandemic world. Starting with the gadgets and appliances we’re buying to social media, Gen Z and technology, opportunity is everywhere to engage home cooks in new and exciting ways. And test your knowledge on fast food restaurants and founders during Kevin's quiz! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.