Episodes: 38
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Male
Listener location: USA
Publicly listed emails
luke.abbott@vdriven.com
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Luke Abbott - Luke Abbott is the host of the ReConnected Podcast, focused on sharing insights and stories from the retail grocery store industry. In each episode, he interviews community members across the suppl...
Bob Burke - Natural Products Industry Evolution; Omni-channel Go-to-market; Unit Economics And Pricing; Digital Commerce (instacart/digital Coupons); U.s. Market Complexity; Private Label And Consumer Shifts; Brand Storytelling
Noah Hyams - Plant-based Industry Crossroads; Drivers Behind Market Shifts; Authenticity And Storytelling; Community And Mentorship; Capital Scarcity; Product Focus Beyond The Term “plant-based”
Susan Buckwalter Hartman - CPG Founder Journey; Sustainability And Regenerative Organic Certification; Co-founder Trust; Navigating Pandemic Challenges; Community/networking; Resilience And Decision-making
From Cliff Bar to Tosi: Joshua Gustafson on Building Brands That Last
September 29, 2026
In this episode, Luke Abbott sits down with Joshua Gustafson of Tosi to talk about authenticity, long-term relationships, and what it really takes to build lasting CPG brands. They explore the evolution of the food industry, changing consumer trends, retail strategy, and why knowing who you are as a brand matters more than chasing every trend.
Episode 37 - Reconnected with Bob Burke
April 01, 2026
Unlock the secrets to thriving in the rapidly evolving natural products industry with Luke Abbott and Bob Burke, an industry legend and the strategist behind brands like Stonyfield and Natural Products Consulting. In this episode of the Reconnected podcast, Bob reveals how the industry has transformed over 40 years, from the gritty days of hand-packed yogurt to the mainstream. Discover why brands must now think holistically across channels, leverage digital and social media, and prioritize pr...
Episode 36 - Reconnected with Noah Hyams
February 18, 2026
Join Luke Abbott and Noah Hyams in this episode of the Reconnected podcast to dive into the future of food. Noah Hyams, VEGPRENEUR founder, reveals why the plant-based industry is at a pivotal crossroads and how you can thrive in this rapidly evolving space. From uncovering the real reasons behind market shifts to sharing insider tactics on building a sustainable food brand, this episode challenges common misconceptions and offers a guide to success. Whether you're an entrepreneur, inves...
ReConnected is hosted by Luke Abbott. Its publicly listed email is luke.abbott@vdriven.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
The publicly listed email for ReConnected: luke.abbott@vdriven.com.
Podseeker estimates ReConnected reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
ReConnected typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Operators and leaders with hands-on experience in retail grocery/CPG supply chains—founders, co-founders, or executive strategists from manufacturers, distributors, retailers, or specialty food/natural/plant-based brands; commonly associated with sustainability/regenerative certification and/or commercialization success. Common among recent guests: Founder/co-founder role in CPG/food brands; Recognized consulting or strategic leadership in natural/CPG categories; Visible community or trade involvement (e.g., industry groups/accelerators). Recent guests include Bob Burke, Noah Hyams, and Susan Buckwalter Hartman.
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Recent episodes cover Grocery, Supply Chain, Cpg, Retail, and Manufacturing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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