
ReConnected
Welcome to the Reconnected Podcast—a home for sharing, understanding and growth for the retail grocery store industry. During each episode, we will meet an amazing member of our community as we learn about their story and jointly explore the intricacies and challenges of our supply chain. Through it all, we'll remember and honor that everything starts with the real people who spend so much of their lives supporting the retail food supply chain. We will bring together the voices of manufacturers, distributors, and retailers as we journey together to help our industry reconnect.
We're excited to have you join us.
Podcasting since 2023 • 25 episodes
ReConnected
Latest Episodes
Episode 25 - Reconnected with Alyssa Vescio
In this episode of The Reconnected Podcast, host Luke Abbott sits down with Alyssa Vescio, SVP of Merchandising, Sourcing and Product Development, at Whole Foods Market, for a deeply human and inspiring conversation. Alyssa sh...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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58:20

Episode 24 - Reconnected with Bryan Reed
Reconnected Podcast: Episode with Bryan ReedIn this episode, Luke Abbott sits down with Bryan Reed, Sr. Director of Grocery & Wellness at Mother's Market, to discuss his 25+ year journey in the natural foods industry—from bag...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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1:12:18

Episode 23 - Reconnected with Alex Malamatinas
In this episode, Luke Abbott sits down with Alex Malamatinas, Founder and Managing Partner of Melitas Ventures, the go-to VC firm for better-for-you consumer brands. With a background in finance and a lifelong connection to CPG, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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49:22

Episode 22 - Reconnected with Steve Gaither
Dive into the world of brand strategy and channel marketing with Steve Gaither, Founder of Architect CPG, a Brand strategy and outsourced CMO company. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Steve has helped brands like Real Go...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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1:02:01

Episode 21 - Reconnected with Jeremy Isenberg
In this episode, Luke reconnects with Jeremy Isenberg, President of Chex Finer Foods, a third-generation family business serving retailers from the Northeast to Florida. With 23 years in the company, Jeremy shares insights into preservin...
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Episode 21
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1:02:38
