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Have you ever wondered where your food comes from? Welcome to the Pederson’s Farms podcast. Our goal is to lift the curtain on all aspects of the food industry, so you know more about what you eat. Hosted by our VP, Neil Dudley, a man with over 20 years of experience in the business, that worked his way from the ground up. We look forward to discussing agriculture, sustainability, transparency, diversity, philanthropy, and animal welfare from the perspectives of our consumers, customers, ven ...
 
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Links: Pederson's Natural Farms cupcakesbyjordanjames.com Topics: (0:30) - Introducing Jordan and her experience placing 2nd in the World Bacon Championships (3:36) - How on earth do you make 2,000 cupcakes for one event? (4:53) - Jordan’s family dynamic (7:19) - Why do you bake cupcakes for a career? (9:25) - How do you feel about animal protein? …
 
Does food safety and quality truly matter to consumers, and should it matter? This week on Pederson’s podcast, Neil Dudley is joined by Richard Atkin, the Vice President of Quality Assurance at Tendergrass Farms to discuss where food comes from and the processes used to determine if food is meeting standards of safety and quality. They discuss the …
 
Have you ever thought about the energy used in food production and what that means for you when you eat that food? Joe Koran joins Neil for a discussion about where our food comes from and why that’s important for our health. Neil and Joe talk about everything from Joe’s decision to stop pursuing a teaching degree in order to learn about the seafoo…
 
What does it take to steward the land and build up a profitable ranch like Big Bluff Ranch? This is something Tyler Dawley knows well. Tyler joins Neil to discuss the importance of and the benefits of regenerative agriculture. They discuss their passions, the changing nature of the ag industry, their experiences in the industry, and the power the c…
 
What is the least understood thing about the agriculture business? And can you really be sure about where the food on your plate comes from? This week, Neil Dudley is joined by John Saunders, Founder and CEO of Where Food Comes From, and Spencer Lomax, Director of Market Development at Where Food Comes From. They discuss the ag business in depth, t…
 
Can your biggest strength also be your biggest weakness? For Jodi Taffel, the answer is yes! Listen in as Neil is joined by Jodi - multiple time winner of the bacon category of the World Food Championship. They talk about her competition wins, as well as her acting career, and being unafraid to try things until they work. The conversation doesn’t e…
 
In this episode of Powered by Protein, host Neil Dudley interviews Diego Diverde, the Sales Director for Greener Pastures Chicken. Diego shares how their farm raises organic, grass-fed chickens using regenerative farming practices. Find out what regenerative farming is and how it helps improve soil health and sustainable food production with Diego …
 
Did you know that it is possible to make hot ice cream or snow out of food? At the World Food Championship it is! This week, host Neil Dudley is joined by James Murray. Murray has 40 years of experience in the industry, works for the National Pork Board, and is a professional chef. They discuss the incredible innovations seen at the World Food Cham…
 
The commitment to living a healthy life is not an easy one. But Jordan Graham can attest that it is worthwhile. Listen this week as Neil Dudley is joined by coach and weight loss specialist Jordan Grahm to discuss the mindset behind living a healthy life, and the importance of doing it for yourself. Jordan shares his story and the changes he made i…
 
Are you wondering what it takes to truly be successful as an entrepreneur? Caroline Fausel would say never giving up is key, along with a few other ingredients. Listen as Caroline joins host Neil Dudley to discuss Caroline’s Olive You Whole blog and podcast. The conversation covers healthy living, regenerative agriculture and the role animals play …
 
What does it take to turn your company’s good reputation into a strong brand? Hard work is a good starting point. Listen as Michael Kiolbassa of Kiolbassa Smoked Meats joins Neil Dudley to discuss how Kiolbassa has become what it is today and the changing nature of the business. They discuss the ins and outs of the meat business and the priceless t…
 
Do you know where your food comes from, and does that matter to you? Owner of Nutrition with Judy and author of The Carnivore Cure, Judy Cho joins host Neil Dudley on the podcast to explain why it definitely should matter to you! They also talk about the power of our habits and fueling our bodies with the right kind of fuel. This is a discussion yo…
 
Have you ever heard of the term “greenwashing?” Nurse practitioner Cynthia Thurlow joins Neil Dudley on the podcast this week, and they discuss the greenwashing of product labels, as well as metabolic health, intermittent fasting, and nutrition. Cynthia has expertise and explains the science behind intermittent fasting in her book Intermittent Fast…
 
n this episode, the creator of Keto Savage, Robert Sikes, joins host Neil Dudley for a discussion about running businesses, transparency for consumers, and the importance of breaking out of the status quo in everything from nutrition to business practices. Robert has been a natural bodybuilder for fourteen years, half of which have been in a ketoge…
 
What is it like working at Pederson’s? This week, Pederson’s Lead Support Representative Jeff Hackett joined Neil Dudley on the podcast. They discussed Jeff’s experience working at Pederson’s, how he joined the Pederson’s team, and his Whole30 experience! Links: Visit us online www.PedersonsFarms.com Topics: (0:30) - Introducing Jeff & life working…
 
What exactly is an NFT and what does it have to do with bacon? Listen as Neil Dudley is joined by Ritchie McCord and Andrew Evans of Bacon Club. They discuss and explain what NFTs are, the simplicity of using them, and the partnership between Pederson’s and Bacon Club. Links: Visit us online at www.PedersonsFarms.com Andrew on Twitter Richie on Twi…
 
What does it take to run Denver’s oldest sausage manufacturer? Listen as siblings Melodie Harris and Steve Polidori join host Neil Dudley and discuss the ins and outs of family run Polidori Sausage. They talk about what it means to run a certified green facility, working with family, and the importance of hearing what customers are saying. Links: V…
 
Can the food we eat be life-changing? If you ask Abby Scott, the answer is absolutely yes. Abby started the ketogenic lifestyle in 2017 and saw major positive changes. Now, her whole family is on the keto path and are all the better for it. In this episode, Neil and Abby talk about House of Keto, what led her to the ketogenic life, and, most import…
 
Beatriz Aranda How often do you learn about the people behind the products you purchase? Well, that’s just part of the culture at Pederson’s. The desire for transparency doesn’t end at what goes into the products or even how the animals are raised. It’s the people that really tell the story. People like Beatriz Aranda. Neil sits down for a chat wit…
 
Dr. Mindy Pelz What if you could reset your body’s health without spending a dime? Dr. Mindy Pelz firmly believes that our bodies can do just that through intermittent fasting. Listen as she leads Neil through the journey of what happens to your body after 13 hours, 17 hours, 24 hours, and beyond. But don’t think you can just jump in and stop eatin…
 
James Peisker What happens when a trained chef is dissatisfied with the quality of the meat on offer? In the case of James Peisker, the answer is simple: If want something done right, sometimes you just have to do it yourself. Neil talks to James about how he came to co-found Porter Road, a company where flavor, quality, and freshness come first. T…
 
Dr. Anthony Chaffee What if eating carnivorous could help cure you of chronic pain, lower your risk of cancer, heart disease, and obesity and run your body more efficiently? Well, that’s precisely what Dr. Anthony Chaffee, a physician that specializes in neurosurgery, believes. Neil explores how Dr. Chaffee came to this belief through medicine and …
 
Have you ever felt that if you just lost weight, everything else would fall into place? Dennis Pridgen is here to tell you there is much more to it. Looking good doesn’t always equal feeling good. Dennis is the owner of Get Lean Journey, offering customized keto plans and fitness and lifestyle coaching. Neil talks to Dennis about the most crucial f…
 
Robby Sansom Get ready to dive deeply into the world of animal welfare, regenerative agriculture, and the realistic scalability of the sustainable food movement. Listen as Neil speaks with Robby Sansom, co-founder of Force of Nature, a company formed to accelerate the creation of a global regenerative supply network. As the former CFO/COO of EPIC, …
 
Jim Ondrusek There are as many opinions on what humans should eat as there are ways to make food. Of course, not everyone chooses to eat animal proteins, but if you do, you might also care about how the animals are raised and the process behind getting that pork chop to your plate. And if there’s anyone qualified to answer those questions, it’s Jim…
 
Anne Malleau In this episode, Neil speaks with Anne Malleau, Executive Director for Global Animal Partnership (GAP). GAP has paved the way for third-party, independent animal welfare certification, but they also work behind the scenes to help the farmers that make it possible to succeed in the consumer-driven market for more humane animal agricultu…
 
Ed Cifu Quality doesn’t just happen. It takes constant concentrated ongoing effort. And as Market District Director of Fresh & Specialty, Ed Cifu knows about quality. In this episode, Neil and Ed discuss what happens behind the scenes to make Market District not just another grocery store but a destination and epicurean experience for foodies. From…
 
Teri Turner Life is a journey. And so is every recipe. For Teri Turner, the two are intertwined. Teri started a new chapter in her life journey by sharing pictures of her home-cooked meals on Instagram. Those pictures soon became a blog called No Crumbs Left, which led to the creation of her Whole30-approved cookbook of the same name. In this episo…
 
Links: Pederson’s Farms Online Gustine, TX Time Codes: (1:21) - Luke’s background (3:15) - Luke’s journey at Pederson’s (6:13) - How are you finding people with great wok ethic as the plant manager? (8:07) - What do you enjoy most about your job? (10:36) - Thoughts on R&D (12:28) - ERP Systems (14:10) - What are some challenges you face in your rol…
 
Visit us online: www.PedersonsFarms.com Links: Southwest Meat Association Joe Harris on LinkedIn SMA on LinkedIn Topics: (3:20) - Joe’s background and career (8:39) - The Southwestern Meat Association (15:41) - Leadership philosophies (24:52) - Vendor relationships (27:30) - What’s it like up in Washington D.C.? (31:34) - How Joe became familiar wi…
 
Visit us online: www.PedersonsFarms.com Links: Coro Foods: Salumi Martinique on LinkedIn Global Animal Partnership Pig Regulations HACCP SQF Topics: (4:17) - Coro Food’s background (6:17) - How did you come to take over the business? (9:05) - The Salami-making process (18:11) - Pederson’s GAP approach, HACCP & SQF (26:03) - What’s your favorite pro…
 
Welcome to the Show please find links and time stamps below! Visit us online: www.PedersonsFarms.com Links: Southern Fried Skinnyfied by Paige Murray BootsandBiscuits.com Paige on Instagram Topics: (3:27) - Introducing Paige (5:18) - Has food always been important to you? (7:55) - Dieting within the Modeling world (10:25) - Paige’s marathon trainin…
 
The "Salmon Queen" GiGi Ashworth is an example of your attitude is everything! Please listen to this conversation and consider the importance of attitude and food in your HEALTH! Visit https://www.ketocon.org/ketocon-2022/ and use Code BACON for $50 off! Visit us online at www.PedersonsFarms.com Links: Gigi on Instagram Gigi on YouTube Topics: (6:5…
 
Food Lies, doesn’t that title catch your attention! It sparks thoughts of curiosity, mystery, and revelation for me, and I am excited to share this conversation with the man behind the documentary. Brian Sanders is an entrepreneur and massive player in the food truth community. Through his website Sapien.org, his wellness community, his Nose to Tai…
 
Chris "The Surgeon" Sekeres, enough said! Visit us online: www.PedersonsFarms.com Links: Ben’s Beef Bacon Video Ben on the Pederson’s Podcast Ketocon.org Use code BACON for $50 off! Topics: (5:48 ) - Chris’ background & role at Pederson’s (11:00) - How can we improve at Pederson’s? (14:37) - Ketocon (18:48) - Golf & stories selling snack bacon (22:…
 
Ketocon y’all! Do you know how important ketosis, ketones, metabolic health, carnivore, intermittent fasting, cold plunges, and exercise is to your health? If your answer is no or not as much as I would like then you need to come join the community at this event! In this episode, Robin Switzer founder and leader of Ketocon explores her story and of…
 
More in-depth description coming... Links: Visit us online at www.PedersonsFarms.com Ketocon.org Use code BACON for $50 off! Tiffany on Instagram Topics: (5:11) - Feeling better at 50 years old than at 30 years old (8:44) - What would you tell people about the carnivore diet? (11:07) - Thoughts on losing weight & polarizing diets (20:06) - Mental a…
 
More in-depth description coming... Links: Vi on Instagram Visit us online www.PedersonsFarms.com Visit https://www.ketocon.org/ketocon-2022/ use code BACON for $50 off! Vielka on LinkedIn Topics: (4:46) - Introducing Vi (9:56) - Why is Keto a passion of yours? (13:14) - Stigmas around losing weight, eating properly & Vi’s personal weight loss jour…
 
Banana peel bacon, Bread on top of Bread vegan beef wellington, and the idea that our human ancestors were almost all vegetarians are just a few of the myths Dr. Shawn Baker addresses with his TikTok Duets! Dr. Baker has a wealth of knowledge about and experience with the Carnivore Diet. He is an author, surgeon, veteran, father, and advocate. List…
 
“Bacon Clown” has a ring to it, don’t you think? Do you have a friend, family member, or co-worker who seems to know just how to bring a smile to your face? We do! Janie Hernandez is one of our packaging team members here at Pederson’s Farms, and she shares insight into what it is like being a bacon packaging expert. Janie offers ideas on how to im…
 
Do you know how important trucking is to our economy? According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, "Trucks move 64 percent of freight by ton and 69 percent of freight by value—by far the single largest mode." Linn and Will Owen run Linn Owen trucking, and they do their part to keep freight moving. This father and son team is a vital link in …
 
During an inflationary period within our economy it seems too easy to implement a price increase. Does that create an opportunity that might not exist otherwise? Sam Freedman, Founder of Mission Driven Foods, explores this thought and many others as we talk about what it is like to do business in this day and time. Sam and his team serve as an expe…
 
What would happen if you ate nothing but meat for an entire year? It may sound different, but it’s a reality for those living the carnivore lifestyle. Autumn Wagner, who goes by @__authenticallyautumn on Instagram, shows how the carnivore lifestyle is a real solution for her life. I ate according to the carnivore outline for 30 days, and in my expe…
 
Can you relate to the struggles of being a working mom? Have you ever worried about what’s in the food you feed your children? Brittany Hayes is the VP of Sales here at Pederson’s Farms, and these are a couple of the realities we touch on throughout this episode. Aside from these mom realities, Brittany shares her journey from working as a nanny to…
 
I know you have heard of a stockbroker, mortgage broker, and insurance broker, but did you know there are food brokers? Andy Epstein is the co-founder of B&A Food Brokers. B&A has working relationships with Key Operators in every aspect of the food service and retail industry. From large and small food distributors/retailers to airlines, health car…
 
Raise your hand if you have experienced the painful truth of doing business during the Covid 19 pandemic. Can you imagine opening a restaurant during that time? Well, that’s exactly what Eddie Ledesma-Porter, the co-founder of May’s Eats, did! In this episode, we talk about their story, inspiration, and the community they serve. This restaurant is …
 
What is a Blog? It’s a regularly updated website or web page, typically run by an individual or small group, written in an informal or conversational style. I just had to clear this up for anyone like me who thinks the word blog is an acronym standing for something! Alex Young runs the blog Eat Style Dallas. It was born of his passion for his homet…
 
Have you ever heard of a co-op consisting of over 100 ranchers–with every single one of them committed to sustainability and animal welfare? How about an honest discussion about the values of being USDA organic versus being focused on truly regenerative agriculture? Does grass-fed always mean an animal is pasture-raised and never sees a feedlot? Th…
 
What does a meat cutter with a marketing degree know that you need to know? The answer might surprise you! Pederson’s Director of Retail Marketing Ben Warren discusses how his indirect path to his current position has helped him gain valuable insights into our industry. Ben also sheds some light on the importance of food, family, and pasta! Let’s b…
 
What can you learn from an entrepreneur whose family’s business has been successful in the food industry for almost 100 years? How to help your business survive and thrive, even in uncertain times. From their start in 1928, through the Great Depression and now Covid, Ed Ruff is the fourth-generation owner-operator of Morrilton Packing, one of Peder…
 
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