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Thinking Outside the Aisle with David Haaf
In this Executive Aisle episode of Fresh Take with IDDBA, Kat Shanahan turns the table and asks David Haaf the questions. The president and CEO of IDDBA shares highlights from IDDBA’s brand refresh and what discusses what it signals for the organization’s next chapter.
David explains the industry shifts driving the need for clarity and support, including consolidation, evolving expectations around on-demand information, and the importance of welcoming the next generation of leaders (sometimes even people new to the dairy, deli, and bakery world). He walks through how IDDBA’s mission and vision remain steady, while the refreshed brand helps communicate who IDDBA is, how it serves members, and where IDDBA is headed.
Igniting What's in Store Live
In this episode of Fresh Take with IDDBA, host Kat Shanahan welcomes back Heather Prach, former VP of Education and Industry Relations at IDDBA, for a conversation that is equal parts reflective, fun, and forward-looking.
Heather shares behind-the-scenes stories from What’s in Store Live, including the now-legendary scorpion tasting that had the trade show floor buzzing, and explains why curiosity, surprise, and word-of-mouth moments matter so much when designing live experiences. From igniting conversation across a show floor to thinking differently about protein trends and consumer engagement, this episode offers insight into how memorable experiences are built on purpose.
How Leadership Development Pays Off
In this episode of Fresh Take with IDDBA (Test Kitchen), host Kat Shanahan (VP, Marketing & Membership, IDDBA) sits down with Steve Asp (Meat & Seafood Category Manager, Lunds & Byerly’s) and Ellen Coatney (Education Coordinator, IDDBA) to unpack how leadership development translates into better communication, stronger teams, and real results on the job.
Crafting a Better Pretzel with John Stefanik
In this episode of Fresh Take with IDDBA (What’s in Store), Heather Prach, VP of Education and Industry Relations at IDDBA, sits down with John Stefanik, VP of Sales & Marketing at Ditsch USA, for a lively conversation about pretzel craft, category innovation, and what’s next for bakery.