In Episode 4 of Crave – The IFDA Podcast, we sit down with Andrea Brule, President & CEO of Sugar Foods, to unpack her journey scaling the company from $250M to nearly $1B in revenue.

As the fourth CEO in the company’s 75-year history, Andrea shares her philosophy on people-first leadership, building psychological safety, and leading cross-functional teams through major shifts in operations, product diversification, and company culture.

Andrea’s story also includes how she joined Sugar Foods after a college paper on breadcrumbs and never looked back. If you're looking for an honest conversation about leadership, culture, and scaling sustainably, this one’s a must-listen.

Learn more about Crave – The IFDA Podcast and future episodes: https://ifdaonline.org/crave-podcast/

In Episode 3 of Crave – The IFDA Podcast, we interview Rich Wolowski, President and CEO of Gordon Food Service, to discuss leadership, organizational culture, and business growth in the foodservice distribution industry.

Rich shares his perspective on how trust, collaboration, and curiosity drive innovation and operational excellence across a company of 23,000 employees. The episode covers key leadership strategies, the impact of digital transformation, and how Gordon Food Service fosters a culture built on values and continuous improvement.

Learn more about Crave – The IFDA Podcast and future episodes: https://ifdaonline.org/crave-podcast/

In Episode 2 of Crave – The IFDA Podcast, we’re joined by Suzanne Rajczi, former CEO of Ginsberg’s Foods and past Chair of IFDA, for an insightful conversation about collaboration in leadership.

Suzanne shares her approach to fostering a collaborative culture, building strong partnerships, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. Together, we explore how authentic collaboration can drive innovation, elevate teams, and reshape the future of foodservice distribution.

Learn more about Crave – The IFDA Podcast and future episodes: https://ifdaonline.org/crave-podcast/