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It's the first Tuesday of the Month, and that means it's time for the newest episode of IDDBA's podcast! As we approach the end of the year, that has us thinking forward to 2026 and what's in store for our industry. Heather Prach, IDDBA's Vice President of Education and Industry Relations, has a lot to share about the trends you can expect to see affect the industry next year, and Kat Shanahan, Vice President of Marketing and Membership, shares some big news about the future expansion of the podcast as well! This is a must-listen episode for anyone looking for an answer to the question: what's in store for 2026, as Heather and Kat dig into the five big themes shaping dairy, deli, and bakery in the year ahead. Enjoy the preview clip in this post; listen to the full episode on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gXCgazCP Are you an industry professional with a story or insight to share? We’re always looking for guests—drop us a note if you’d like to be featured in a future episode! Be sure to check out the What's in Store 2026 Trends Report today! https://lnkd.in/gMKQa8KM #Technology #EmbracingTechnology #FoodIndustry #BestIndustry #BestIndustryEver #Trends2026 #FoodTrends #Dairy #Deli #Bakery #RetailTrends #FoodRetail #Supermarket #Grocery #FoodService #Leadership #Innovation #Convenience #CStore

It’s the first Tuesday of the month, and that means a brand-new episode of the What’s in Store Podcast! This month, we’re talking cheese with one of the most vibrant professionals in the industry! Heather Prach, IDDBA’s Vice President of Education and Industry Relations, sits down with Brian Freeman, Specialty Cheese Category Business Manager at Tops Markets. Brian shares real-life tips that have helped his team outpace national growth by pairing innovation and authenticity with tight collaboration across makers, brokers, and buyers, all grounded in travel, plant visits, and shows like IDDBA's annual trade show. Together they dig into making the case feel like a “treasure hunt,” the simple and classic tactics that still move the needle, and how to ride social-media spikes without losing focus. Enjoy the preview clip in this post; listen to the full episode on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts: https://lnkd.in/g45g77mt Are you an industry professional with a story or insight to share? We’re always looking for guests—drop us a note if you’d like to be featured in a future episode! #Cheese #SpecialtyCheese #Charcuterie #Merchandising #Sampling #ShopperMarketing #Dairy #Deli #Bakery #Grocery #Supermarket #FoodService #Technology #EmbracingTechnology #Leadership #Innovation #Trends2025 #RetailTrends #FreshFoods

There is still time to sign up for the professional development program that participants have called "unbelievably valuable": IDDBA's Leadership Certificate Program begins later this October, so act today! Attendees rave about our program, developed in partnership with the Wisconsin School of Business Center for Professional & Executive Development specifically for professionals in our industry: "This has been fantastic! I love it!" "This was great, because it is industry specific people, but it's kind of like being back in college." Join us for three days on the beautiful University of Wisconsin-Madison campus for a learning experience you'll take with you for the rest of your career. IDDBA members receive a significant discount on tuition! For more information or to take next steps, head here: https://lnkd.in/ge6vwrAC #Leadership #ProfessionalDevelopment #People #EmpoweringPeople #Dairy #Deli #Bakery #FoodRetail #FoodManufacturing #FoodMarketing #FoodPros #CStore #FoodService #Grocery

It's the first Tuesday of the Month, and that means a brand-new episode of IDDBA's What's in Store Podcast! This month is a special treat. IDDBA President and CEO David Haaf is joined in conversation by Jody Barrick, Senior Vice President Fresh-Meat, Seafood, Bakery, Deli & Specialty from UNFI for David's quarterly feature, The Executive Aisle, where David has wide-ranging conversations with industry leaders like Jody. They start the episode with industry news that you won't want to miss before diving into wellness as a mainstream shopping driver and how it’s reshaping in-store experiences, alongside a speed-first trip built on grab-and-go, click & collect, and digital shelf tags. Listen on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gZT4xyaM Are you an industry professional with an exciting story or insight to share? We’re always looking for guests to join the conversation—drop us a note if you’d like to be featured on a future episode! #Technology #EmbracingTechnology #Dairy #Deli #Bakery #FoodService #CStore #Grocery #Convenience #Supermarket #FoodTrends #FoodManufacturing #FoodRetail #Leadership

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It’s the third Tuesday of the month! That means a new episode of IDDBA’s podcast, Fresh Take with IDDBA! What will the deli of 2030 look like? In the latest What’s in Store episode, Kat Shanahan sits down with fresh perimeter strategist Luke Abbott, founder and CEO of Vdriven, to explore how speed, technology, hospitality, and more could shape the next generation deli. They also discuss how predictive ordering can support better production decisions, why global flavors should be introduced incrementally, and how employee training can help transform transactions into relationships. To hear more of the conversation beyond this brief preview clip, watch the full episode on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts: https://lnkd.in/dTFBBhmw Are you an industry professional with insights, innovations, or best practices to share? We are always looking for guests to join the conversation. Reach out to us to be considered for a future episode. #Innovation #Trends #FoodTrends #MarketingTrends #ConsumerInsights #RetailTrends #WhatsInStore #Dairy #Deli #Bakery #CStore #Grocery #FoodIndustry #BestIndustry