( President of Plant Ahead USA) Plant Ahead USA is a fast rising co. that provides alternative cheeses made entirely from plants that provide a dairy free solution for retail, food-service and industrial customers. We spoke with Plant Ahead USA President Jeff Strah about his company. Q – I guess it almost goes without saying that you must be a vegetarian or a vegan, correct? A – I am not actually. I’ve learned about it since I’ve been in the plant base space the last 4 or 5 years. I’ve…
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Peter de Jong Interview
( CEO/Founder of Fiero Group) He was born in Amsterdam,Holland, graduated from the University of Holland and became a Master Pastry Chef. He then moved to New York and along with Albert Kumin opened their own restaurant and taught classes at the International Art Center in Elmsfore. 1994 found him moving to Beaufort, South Carolina to open The Beaufort Inn. Two years later in 1996 the Great Chefs television team profiled him for their Great Chefs of the South series airing on the Discovery Channel. Today he heads up the…
Read MoreIgor Buchatskiy Interview the x Pizza Cube
( Vice-President Of Sales And Business Development For the x Pizza Cube) It’s a revolutionary new pizza product that promises to change the way kitchens operate. It’s called the x Pizza Cube. And who better to explain how that will happen is the Vice-President of Sales and Business Development for the x Pizza Cube – Mr. Igor Buchatskiy. Q- How is this product being received by the people you talk to about it? Are they enthusiastic about it? A- That’s a very good question. There is no clear answer to…
Read MoreScott Conerly Interview Vice-President Of Marketing For Wild Mike’s Ultimate Pizza
You’ve no doubt seen the colorful pizza boxes of this co. in the frozen Pizza section of your favorite supermarket. And maybe you’ve thought what’s this all about? Well, we spoke to Scott Conerly who just happens to be the Vice-President of Marketing for Wild Mike’s Ultimate Pizza about the history of the co. and what goes into the promotion of Wild Mike’s. Q – Scott , what exactly are your job duties? Do you go out in the field to see how the pizzas are being displayed in the…
Read MoreDennis Illio Illio’s Restaurant
In 2016 they were named restaurant of the year. In 2022 they were named as one of the top restaurants to visit in America. In 2022 and 2023 they were named the best Italian restaurant and best wait staff. The restaurant we are talking about is Illio’s We spoke with Dennis Illio about the history of the restaurant and the bottled pasta sauce of Illio’s that has made its way onto supermarket shelves. Q – Dennis, how long had the restaurant been in business before you started to bottle your…
Read MoreLaMotta’s Tomatta Sauce: The Champion Marinara Created by Jake “Raging Bull” LaMotta
LaMotta’s Tomatta Sauce is the creation of former middleweight champion, Jake “Raging Bull” LaMotta and his son Joe. Jake LaMotta developed this marinara sauce more than 50 years ago when his boxing career was in full swing. As the story goes, the famed “Raging Bull”, portrayed by Robert DeNiro in the 1980 film classic of the same name, used to cook up and chow down on pasta with his own specially prepared marinara following each of his pre-fight “weigh-ins”. Jake and his son Joe continued to perfect the sauce until…
Read MoreFrancesco Marra Co-Founder Of The Pizza University And Culinary Arts
The Pizza University was started to fill the need for skilled pizza makers and professional chefs in the restaurant industry. They also train people who want to pursue a career in pizza making. So, who better to speak with about everything pizza than the Co-Founder of the Pizza University-Mr. Francesco Marra Q – McDonald’s has a Hamburger School. So, I guess it was only a matter of time before a Pizza University was founded. Correct me if I am wrong, but haven’t pizza sales surpassed hamburger sales these days? A…
Read MoreJim Cousin General Manager Bernatello’s
Bernatello’s began as a tavern pizza establishment in Annandale, Minnesota in 1982. Today, they are one of the biggest pizza makers around. To explain how that happened we talked to Bernatello’s General Manager, Mr. Jim Cousin. Q – Jim, as the General Manager of Bernatello’s, what does that job entail? A – I get involved with a lot of different things. Primarily, our corporate offices here in Maple Lake is our production facility. Not to confuse our complicate things, but, we did pick up another co. in January of this…
Read MoreBryan Huntley Interview Peerless Ovens
They have been manufacturing quality cooking equipment for over 100 years now and made in the USA! You can find their ovens in pizzerias, food trucks, bars, convenience stores, entertainment centers, amusement parks, bowling alleys, Mexican restaurants, bakeries, breweries, wineries, and well, just about everywhere. Representing the company we are speaking of is Mr. Bryan Huntley of Peerless Ovens Q – Bryan, I looked at the history of Peerless Ovens. That’s some history! A fourth-generation business. Now, how much competition do you have? A – Oh, I mean there’s a…
Read MoreJustin Joseph Tomasino of Milano’s Cheese
Milano’s Cheese is a family owned and operated cheese making business that has been around for over 39 years now. At the helm of Milano’s Cheese is Justin Joseph Tomasino who serves as the company’s Executive Director. We spoke with Justin about the company he leads. Q – Milano’s cheese has been around for close to four decades now. What were you doing before you became part of the company? A – So, I’m third-generation family. My prior roles were simple, busing tables, waiting on tables, starter roles until I…
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