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Season 8 of Forktales served up a fresh batch of bold voices and breakthrough ideas from across the food and beverage industry. From Sean Zecman’s insights on scaling a food distribution powerhouse to Kenny Morrison’s mission to normalize cannabis beverages, we explored innovation at every level. Laurel Orley and Denise Woodard shared how mission-driven snacking can drive both purpose and profit, while Judy Joo redefined authenticity in modern Korean cuisine. We went local with Josh Kesler and Peter Newlin, global with Stephanie Jaeger and Clara Paye, and talked brand-building and hustle with Yanni Hufnagel and Jeff Broadhurst. Every guest brought flavor, strategy, and something unforgettable to the table.

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EPISODE 104: Sean Zecman – Food distribution leader and innovator

EPISODE 103: Kenny Morrison – Founder of VCC Brands and Pioneer in Cannabis-Infused Beverages

EPISODE 102: Laurel Orley – CEO of Daily Crunch and Innovator in Better-for-You Snacking

EPISODE 101: Judy Joo – Chef, entrepreneur and leading voice in modern Korean cuisine

EPISODE 100: Denise Woodard – CPG entrepreneur and advocate for allergy-friendly snacking

EPISODE 99: Josh Kesler – Restaurateur, community builder and champion of local food and art

EPISODE 98: Peter Newlin – Chief Vision Officer of Gastamo Group

EPISODE 97: Stephanie Jaeger – President of Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI)

EPISODE 96: Yanni Hufnagel – Founder of Lemon Perfect

EPISODE 95: Jeff Broadhurst – CEO of Eat’n Park Hospitality Group

EPISODE 94: Clara Paye – Founder & CEO of UNiTE Food

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