KANSAS CITY, MO — Commercial Baking is kicking off the new year with a new season of Troubleshooting Innovation.
In its sixth season, the podcast — hosted by Joanie Spencer, editor-in-chief of Commercial Baking — will focus on Chabaso Bakery’s journey to becoming a Certified B Corporation, a designation given to for-profit businesses that balance profit with purpose, meeting high standards of verified performance, accountability and transparency.
This season will take a different approach from previous Troubleshooting Innovation seasons by having multiple guests from Chabaso. This includes Charles Negaro, Jr., CEO; Rich Jamesley, VP of operations and supply chain; and Reed Immer, director of sales and marketing.
Throughout the season, Spencer will dive into the company’s values and practices, how the company obtained its B Corp certification, how Chabaso integrates its values on the bakery floor, the bakery’s future plans for improvement and innovation, and additional benefits that come with being a B Corp.
“Out of nearly 3,000 Certified B Corporations, there are just 394 companies identified as food manufacturers and less than 40 as bakeries,” Spencer said. “Chabaso is blazing a trail as a purpose-driven commercial bakery and learning how this team has used their company as a force for good while also refining its operation is a can’t miss experience.”
The New Haven, CT-based commercial artisan bakery was started by Charles Negaro, Sr. Over the span of three decades, the family business has expanded its distribution of long-fermentation, high-hydration breads throughout the East and more in retailers nationwide.
The first episode is set to launch on Sunday, Jan. 8 and will focus on Chabaso’s core values and practices, from its beginnings nearly 30 years ago to where it is today.
Troubleshooting Innovation will be available on the Commercial Baking website and on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google and Stitcher.
Listen to the previous podcast seasons here.
