3 Squares: Dishing On the Food Industry

What happens when consumers have nowhere to hide from inflation? In the April 2025 edition of 3Squares Live!, Charlie, Kevin and Susan unpack how economic uncertainty, tariffs and a shifting supply chain are reshaping consumer behavior and ag markets. From the resilience of private label to the pressure on snacks and QSR, it's a fascinating look at what’s changed (and what hasn’t) since the Great Recession. Plus, test your knowledge of foods invented during the Great Depression in Kevin’s quiz, including the inspiration for iconic Kraft mac and cheese! 

Consumer expectations are shifting. How is one of America's largest grocery retailers keeping up? Erin Rolfes, Director of Corporate Communications and Media Relations for Kroger, joins 3Squares Live! Friday, March 28, to discuss how the company is evolving to meet the needs of its 62 million customers. Don’t miss her insights on changing consumer expectations and the future of food.

Tune into 3Squares Live! for the February 2025 edition to see how one city is tackling climate change through food. Neeti Jain, Strategic Partnerships Advisor for the NYC Mayor’s Office of Food Policy, discusses how New York is cutting carbon emissions through plant-powered menus and sustainable food procurement. Learn about the Plant-Powered Carbon Challenge as businesses work to build a healthier, more resilient food system. And see how you fare in Kevin's spices, herbs and extracts quiz!

Start the year with bold predictions as Charlie, Susan and Kevin dish on what’s cooking in the food industry this year!

In this December 2024 edition, 3Squares Live! welcomes Lindsey Loken, your resident “Blonde Butcher” and the mastermind behind the meaty paradise known as Blondies Butcher Shop in Wanamingo, Minnesota. Register for 3Squares at foodintegrity.org.

On Fri., Nov. 22, 3Squares Live! welcomed Sarah Moberg, COO of Second Harvest Heartland, for an inspiring conversation about their mission to combat hunger in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. Sarah shared how Second Harvest Heartland is tackling food insecurity through innovative partnerships, data-driven solutions and their bold vision to cut hunger in half by 2030. Register to join 3Squares Live! the last Friday of each month at foodintegrity.org.

Join 3Squares Live! for the October 2024 edition with guest Chris Moe, co-founder and CEO of Cartograph, the leading Amazon agency behind some of the biggest startup brand CPG launches in food and beverage. Chris takes the mystery out of e-comm sales and strategy, reveals the latest trends and discusses what’s ahead.

Join 3Squares Live! for the September 2024 edition as Charlie, Susan and Kevin talk about the latest advances in food system sustainability and Kevin stumps the crowd with his soft drink quiz! Register today at foodintegrity.org to join us live each month and find 3Squares Live! on your favorite podcast platform!

Join 3Squares Live! with guest Jason Clay, senior vice president, markets, executive director, Markets Institute with World Wildlife Fund. They discuss climate change, its impact on food and the innovators working toward a more resilient food system.