Recipe for Greatness
Recipe for Greatness
Jay Greenwood
Taking on Haribo With Half the Sugar | Wild Thingz Founder - Fliss Newland
38 minutes Posted May 1, 2026 at 8:00 am.
Welcome And Guest Setup
Early Entrepreneurial Experiments
Learning FMCG At Mondelez
Purpose Shift And Asia Move
Taking Over A Vegan Sweet Brand
Making Luck Through Talking
Researching Parents And Treat Tension
Investing In Distinctive Branding
First Sales Through Trade Shows
Pitching Ocado With Clear Focus
Founder Joy, Sleep, And Team
Closing Thanks And Listener Support
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We talk with Wild Things founder Fliss Newland about going from Mondelez to building an organic, plant-based gummy brand that targets families without losing the fun of sweets. She breaks down the practical steps behind the leap, from finding the right opportunity to nailing brand positioning, packaging, and early retail wins. Childhood hustle stories and the influence of self-employed parents Learning FMCG fundamentals at Mondelez, from perfect store to pricing and promotions ...