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Hosted by Luke Abbott · business · EN-US
Welcome to the Reconnected Podcast—a home for sharing, understanding and growth for the retail grocery store industry. During each episode, we will meet an amazing member of our community as we learn about their story and jointly explore the intricacies and challenges of our supply chain. Through it all, we'll remember and honor that everything starts with the real people who spend so much of their lives supporting the retail food supply chain. We will bring together the voices of manufacturers, distributors, and retailers as we journey together to help our industry reconnect. We're excited to have you join us.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to the Reconnected Podcast, a home for sharing, understanding and growth for the retail grocery store industry. During each episode, we will meet an amazing member of our community as we learn about their story and jointly explore the intricacies and challenges of our supply chain.
ReConnected is hosted by Luke Abbott. The show has published 38 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "From Cliff Bar to Tosi: Joshua Gustafson on Building Brands That Last" (29 September 2026, 43 minutes), "Episode 37 - Reconnected with Bob Burke" (1 April 2026, 61 minutes), and "Episode 36 - Reconnected with Noah Hyams" (18 February 2026, 53 minutes).
ReConnected publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 57 minutes across 38 episodes.
Booking probability for ReConnected is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. ReConnected requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. ReConnected's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for ReConnected are Grocery Stores & Supermarkets and Grocery Wholesale. ReConnected has a business audience.
Luke Abbott hosts ReConnected, a business podcast with 38 episodes published.
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Episode #38
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...
Episode #37
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...
Episode #36
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...
Episode #35
In this episode of the Reconnected podcast, host Luke Abbott interviews Susan Hartman, co-founder of Recoup Beverage, discussing her journey in the CPG industry, the challenges faced during the pandemic, and the...
Episode #34
In this engaging episode of the Reconnected Podcast, host Luke Abbott sits down with Maria Pearman, CPA, the food and beverage practice leader at GHJ. Maria shares her unique journey from arts management to becoming a...
Episode #33
In this episode of the Reconnected Podcast, host Luke Abbott sits down with the remarkable Pere Selles, a man whose life is a tapestry of adventure, business acumen, and cultural exchange. Pere shares his journey from...
Episode #32
In this episode of the Reconnected Podcast, host Luke Abbott of Vdriven engages in a thought-provoking conversation with a special guest, Elliot Begoun, about the evolving landscape of the food industry. They delve into...
Episode #31
In this episode of the Reconnected podcast, we sit down with Laura Dickinson, a visionary leader in the natural products industry. Laura shares her journey from the corporate world to founding One Step Closer, a network...
Episode #30
In this episode, we sit down with Casey Gaston, current Executive Leader of Whole Body & Supplements at Whole Foods Market and former Leader of the Local and Emerging Brands program. With over 21 years at Whole Foods...
Episode #29
In this episode of The Reconnected Podcast , host Luke Abbott sits down with Bart Jan Manten—musician-turned-entrepreneur and founder of Neolea, a premium olive oil brand born in Greece. Bart shares his unconventional...
Episode #28
In this episode of the Reconnected Podcast , Luke Abbott sits down with serial entrepreneur Jordan Buckner to unpack the wild, inspiring ride from his early ventures like Chopbox and Tea Squares to building Foodbevy—a...
Episode #27
In this deeply inspiring episode of The Reconnected Podcast , Luke Abbott sits down with Kathryn Shah, co-founder of Spring & Mulberry, for a raw conversation about building a purpose-driven brand from personal...
Episode #26
In this enlightening episode of the Reconnected Podcast, Luke Abbott sits down with Angela Marturano, Co-Founder and President of Orchid Holistic Search, a values aligned executive search firm in natural products, and a...
Episode #25
In this episode of The Reconnected Podcast , host Luke Abbott sits down with Alyssa Vescio, SVP of Merchandising, Sourcing and Product Development , at Whole Foods Market, for a deeply human and inspiring conversation...
Episode #24
Reconnected Podcast: Episode with Bryan Reed In this episode, Luke Abbott sits down with Bryan Reed, Sr. Director of Grocery & Wellness at Mother's Market, to discuss his 25+ year journey in the natural foods...
Episode #23
In this episode, Luke Abbott sits down with Alex Malamatinas, Founder and Managing Partner of Melitas Ventures, the go-to VC firm for better-for-you consumer brands. With a background in finance and a lifelong...
Episode #22
Dive into the world of brand strategy and channel marketing with Steve Gaither, Founder of Architect CPG, a Brand strategy and outsourced CMO company. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Steve has helped...
Episode #21
In this episode, Luke reconnects with Jeremy Isenberg, President of Chex Finer Foods , a third-generation family business serving retailers from the Northeast to Florida. With 23 years in the company, Jeremy shares...
Episode #20
Join us as Luke sits down with Dave Hirschkop , the award-winning entrepreneur and founder of Dave’s Gourmet, who revolutionized the hot sauce and pasta sauce industries. From creating the iconic Insanity Sauce to...
Episode #19
Reconnected Podcast with Frank Schuck Join Luke Abbott as he sits down with Frank Schuck, a Grocery Merchandiser at PCC, the nation's largest food co-op. Frank shares his journey from the specialty food stores of New...
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