SKUFood Recipes for Success
The food and beverage industry impacts everyone. There is always something happening that impacts producers, processors, distributors, retailers and consumers. SKUFood Recipes for Success podcast tells the story of what is happening and why.
Our guests will be people from one end of the value chain to the other. We will discuss what they are working on and how it impacts the store shelf and what goes into the shopping cart. People want to know more about the food and beverage products they take home to share with family and friends.
Host Peter Chapman has worked in this industry for his entire career. A high school job in retail evolved into 20 years with Canada’s largest food retailer where Peter worked in marketing and advertising and merchandising. After leaving Loblaw, Peter has worked with producers and processors from coast to coast to get their products on the shelf and into the shopping cart.
SKUFood Recipes for Success
Ep. 05 Starting A Food Business On An Island In The North Atlantic- The Oat Company- Pat Griffin
In this episode, we're joined by the founder of The Oat Company, Pat Griffin. Pat takes us through his unexpected journey from having no background in food or business ownership to becoming a leader in the natural foods industry, all based in St. John's, NL.
Discover the unique story of how Pat's personal quest for wholesome snacks, amidst the chaos of family, career, and a bustling schedule, led him to create something truly special. Faced with a lack of healthy options without unnecessary additives, he decided to craft his own snacks and share them with the world. Little did he know, there were countless others on the lookout for the same nutritious and delicious alternatives.
Join us as we explore Pat's unconventional path, where his relatable struggle to find healthy snacks became the driving force behind The Oat Company on SKUFood Recipes for Success podcast, presented by FCC.
- Website: https://www.oatcompany.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoatcompany/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theoatcompany/
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