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
S01 E15 From Island To Aisle: The Dairy Story - ADL
In this episode of SKUFood Recipes for Success, we head to Prince Edward Island to explore the unique world of dairy with Lee Turner, National Sales Manager at Amalgamated Dairies Limited (ADL). With over a decade at ADL and nearly 15 years of advocacy for local food and beverage in Atlantic Canada, Lee shares how a cooperative rooted in community has built a national presence on grocery shelves across the country.
Lee reflects on his role in launching ADL’s Dairy Isle brand and the importance of strong partnerships with major retailers like Walmart, Loblaws, and Sobeys. He gives us an inside look at what it takes to grow a local dairy brand into a trusted national supplier, all while staying true to its PEI roots.
We also dive into the evolving dynamics of the Canadian dairy market, from shifting consumer expectations to supply chain complexities. Lee speaks candidly about the role of innovation in traditional industries, the challenges of navigating national distribution from a small island province, and why supporting local processors is more vital than ever.
It’s a conversation about legacy, leadership and local pride, straight from the Island to the national stage.
Website:
https://adl.ca/
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