Ingrained Insights sits down with Mark Strobel, Vice President of Primera Technology, as he discusses EDDIE, The Edible Printmaker which creates immaculate and delicious cookie designs in a matter of minutes.  Mark discusses the inception of the product, the art of creating edible ink, and unique feedback from the baking community about the product.

Wildway is one producer that doesn’t go with the grain—literally. The company specializes in grain-free snacks, granolas, and hot cereals. In addition to being in line with a number of growing consumer and product trends (grain-free formulations, keto, paleo, etc.), the company also focuses on sustainability throughout the operation. We sat down with Koehler, Wildway CEO and founder, to learn more.

Cook is the co-founder and chief growth officer of Something Sweet Dough, a company that sends delicious ready-to-bake cookie dough straight to your door. Not your typical start-up story, it is a family-owned business that took a personal tragedy and transformed it into a business triumph. She spoke with SF&WB Multimedia Specialist Brett Parker about overcoming challenges, what goes into a memorable cookie, and advice for new snack companies. 

Shukla has only been vice president of the processing and packaging solutions provider, but he’s no stranger to the field, with nearly 10 years of experience at the company and about three decades in the industry. He spoke with Chief Editor Jenni Spinner live from SNAXPO23 in Orlando about the company and issues impacting snack professionals.

Over the course of his career, Norris (director of diversity and inclusion at Highland Baking, Northbrook, IL) has worked to make the family-owned bakery operation a welcoming, inclusive environment. He spoke to SF&WB Chief Editor Jenni Spinner live from the recent ASB BakingTECH event in Chicago about his career, and how producers can launch and run their own DE&I programs.

The Flavor Pavilion competition is one of the most anticipated events at SNAXPO 2023 (taking place in Orlando, FL, March 19-21). Cantore, vice president of sales with Carolina Ingredients, offers a taste of what attendees can expect at the event and shares insights gained from his years of experience serving the snack and bakery industry.

Owned and operated by the Spannuth family, Unique Snacks has been all about pretzels for more than a century. Its latest innovation, Puffzels, marks a foray into new territory while, thanks to the fun pretzel shape, honoring the company’s history. Justin tells us about the new product, growing up in pretzels, and taking on the position of chair of SNAC International ahead of SNAXPO23.