The Food Means Business Podcast
Hosted by Djenaba Johnson-Jones, former marketing executive turned entrepreneur and founder of food business incubator, Hudson Kitchen, The Food Means Business podcast features the personal stories and “secret ingredients” behind what it's like to abandon your day job to start a food business. Join our community of fellow food business owners and subject matter experts to learn and laugh with us as we explore a start-up world that’s a little more culinary and a lot less corporate these days.
The Food Means Business Podcast
How to Get Your Food Product into Thrive Market with Jason Bidart
In this episode, Jason Bedart, the Vice President of Merchandising for Food at Thrive Market discusses his career trajectory in the supermarket industry and his current role at Thrive Market. He shares how Thrive Market is structured and its mission to make healthy, sustainable living affordable and accessible. Jason shares insights into the evaluation process for brands and products, as well as the timeline for launching new products on the platform. He also touches on self-care, his love of all things Taylor Swift, and celebrates his amazing #foodfam.
In this episode, you will learn…
- Jason’s decision to abandon his law school dreams for a career in grocery
- Thrive Market’s department structure and a day in the life of a VP of Merchandising
- Characteristics of the Thrive Market member
- What he’s looking for in new brands to add to Thrive Market’s product assortment
- How to submit products to Thrive Market and the timeline for evaluation
- Jason’s advice for brands that want to get their products onto Thrive Market
- His love of Taylor Swift, bakusing running as a form of therapy, and baking
- Celebrating his #foodfam
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