Crave – The IFDA Podcast serves up engaging, thought-provoking conversations tailored to leaders, entrepreneurs and food industry professionals striving to excel in their careers. Each episode is packed with practical takeaways, real-world strategies, and fresh perspectives on the topics that matter most in foodservice and beyond. Powered by IFDA, brought to you by Cut+Dry, and hosted by industry veteran Julien LeBlanc, each episode features bold conversations with top executives, trailblaze ...
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140 Years of Leadership: Foodservice Lessons with Bruce Kern of Curtze Food Service
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In Episode 12 of Crave – The IFDA Podcast, we sit down with Bruce Kern, President of Curtze Food Service and fifth-generation foodservice leader. With more than 140 years of family legacy behind him, Bruce shares timeless lessons on leadership, culture, and values that have carried Curtze Food Service through challenges, innovation, and growth. Fro…
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Feeding 34,000 Restaurants: Inside America’s Supply Chain
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In this episode of Crave – The IFDA Podcast, we sit down with Susan Adzick, President of McLane Restaurant—one of the largest systems distribution companies in the U.S. Susan shares her journey from chemical manufacturing into foodservice distribution, reflecting on more than 25 years of leadership in an industry she loves for its people, challenge…
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Creativity, Marketing Strategy & AI Superpowers in #fooddistribution with Patrick Cairoli
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In a special episode of Crave – The IFDA Podcast, recorded live at the 2025 SMart Conference, Julien LeBlanc sits down with Patrick Cairoli, marketing tech leader at Gordon Food Service and AI evangelist, for a no-fluff conversation on how foodservice distribution professionals can embrace AI to sharpen strategy, boost creativity, and strengthen co…
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StorySelling at Scale with Deanna Segreti and Mark Homza
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In a special episode of Crave – The IFDA Podcast, we're live in Miami at the SMart Conference with a dynamic duo: Deanna Segreto, Director of Corporate Marketing at Saval Food Service, and Mark Kwiatkowski, co-founder of Fun Day agency and creative marketing strategist. This conversation explores how personal branding, influencer marketing, and aut…
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From Dishwasher to EVP: Wisdom for Foodservice Leaders with Hans Schatz
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In Episode 10 of Crave – The IFDA Podcast, we sit down with Hans Schatz, Executive Vice President at Cut+Dry and a seasoned foodservice leader whose journey began in the dishroom. From pulling guests out of the San Antonio River in a suit and tie, to leading national sales organizations and now helping modernize the industry with technology, Hans b…
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