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Podcast: Taste Radio
Episode: Ep. 146: Why Plant-Based Ham Doesn't Need to Taste Like Ham, According to the CEO of Tofurky
Description: Tofurky, which has been producing plant-based meat products since 1980, is the OG of animal protein alternatives. The brand always had a loyal following, but with consumer interest in plant-based meat surging in recent years, sales of Tofurky products, which are distributed on six continents, reached $40 million in 2018. Tofurky president and CEO Jamie Athos recently joined us for a wide-ranging interview included in this episode in which he discussed the origins of Tofurky and how the brand has evolved over its nearly four decades on the market. Athos also discussed current challenges for plant-based meat companies, executing and learning from...