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.
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ReConnected
Episode 29 - Reconnected with Bart Jan Manten
In this episode of The Reconnected Podcast, host Luke Abbott sits down with Bart Jan Manten—musician-turned-entrepreneur and founder of Neolea, a premium olive oil brand born in Greece. Bart shares his unconventional path from the Dutch music scene to olive groves in Corfu, blending creativity with sharp business instincts to build a brand rooted in authenticity, innovation, and purpose.
Bart opens up about transforming traditional olive oil production through cutting-edge techniques, launching the iconic white bottle, and making high-quality olive oil more accessible with Neolea’s new “Pan & Plate” line. From his early influences to his work as an angel investor, Bart’s journey is a powerful reminder that our past experiences—no matter how unrelated they seem—can shape the most meaningful ventures.