Ep. 14 - "I Got Tired of Unhealthy Chips, So I Made Them Healthy" - Food Scientist

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Ep. 14 - "I Got Tired of Unhealthy Chips, So I Made Them Healthy" - Food Scientist

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Today we’re featuring Philip Kosak, founder of Wicked Crisps, the brand on a mission to deliver “deliciously deceptive” veggie-based crisps that are baked (never fried), gluten-free, non-GMO, and crafted for taste and purpose. Phil holds a PhD in Food Science and began his snack journey in 1981 in a small warehouse, now he’s tackling flavor, nutrition, and inclusive job creation all at once.We’ll dive into:How Wicked Crisps positions itself in the better-for-you snack space, turning vegetables, herbs and spices into a category-challenging chip.The evolution of recipe, technology and packaging, from snack co-packing to launching a full brand built on taste, health and mission.What it takes to scale a snack brand rooted in purpose, including the unique model: over half of the production team are people with disabilities.Marketing, distribution, and impact lessons from building a brand from the ground up in a tough snack category.How Phil translates decades of R&D and inclusive employment into real business strategy and brand legacy.✨ Learn how Wicked Crisps is redefining snacking, making veggie-based crisps crave-worthy, shelf-ready, and meaningful. 🔗 Wicked Crisps Website → https://wickedcrisps.com Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/wickedcrisps/We’re a custom packaging manufacturer and we’re changing the landscape of packaging. Follow for more. Paking Duck: https://www.instagram.com/paking.duck/ Website → www.pakingduck.com#snacks #betterforyou #inclusion #packaging #foodinnovation

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