The Snack Magazine

Jan 14, 2025 | thesnack.net | Chandler James

Sweet potatoes have experienced a major boost in popularity in recent years. While it is true that one factor in the category’s rise to fame is the increasing prevalence of social media creators who share their recipes online, another key component is the brand behind the product. We are lucky to have worked for many years with one prominent brand pushing sweet potatoes to the forefront: Bako Sweet®.

Oct 31, 2024 | thesnack.net | Anne Allen

Devon Kennedy, National Marketing Manager, Highline MushroomsWith over 18 years of tactical marketing know-how under her belt, the Highline Mushrooms leader shouldn’t be underestimated. Not only does her personality allow her to flit seamlessly between sales teams, retailers, and growers, Devon Kennedy has a wicked passion for the industry.

Oct 18, 2024 | thesnack.net | Chandler James

Susan McLaughlin, Marketing Coordinator, Baloian FarmsWalking in gratitude is a way of life for Susan McLaughlin. The industry vet never misses an opportunity to be amazed by the wonders of the world, whether it’s jet-setting across the globe or feeling the gratification that comes with finishing an excellent book.

Oct 17, 2024 | thesnack.net | Peggy Packer

Laser-focused. That is how the Red Sun Farms™ team describes itself as the company speeds toward its next era of evolution. While the vegetable provider has remained a trailblazer in greenhouse growing since its inception in 2008, Red Sun accelerates this growth with each annual milestone, gradually pressing its foot heavier on the gas as it races toward the future of food production.

Oct 15, 2024 | thesnack.net | Jordan Okumura-Wright

When the produce industry looks to the health of the sector and opportunities that influence, contribute, and expand the possibilities of fruits and vegetables, The Grower-Shipper Association of Central California (GSA) is one of the arenas to which it looks. With the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce and Floral Show (IFPA/GFPS) just days away, the GSA is revealing a pavilion of plentiful possibilities October 19–20 in Atlanta, Georgia.