{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Talk Commerce","title":"Transforming Food Waste into Delicious Snacks with Betty Liu","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2294,"description":"In this episode of Talk Commerce, Brent Peterson interviews Betty Lu, the CEO and founder of Confetti Snacks, a company dedicated to transforming imperfect produce into delicious snacks while addressing global food waste. Betty shares her entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of entering the snack market, and the innovative processes behind creating unique flavors. The conversation highlights the importance of sustainability in food production and the company's mission to make healthy eating exciting for consumers.\n\ntakeaways\nConfetti Snacks was founded to combat food waste by using imperfect produce.\nBetty Lu's entrepreneurial journey began with a desire to create a lasting impact.\nThe company focuses on innovative flavors inspired by global cuisines.\nSustainability is a core value, with a commitment to upcycling food waste.\nConfetti Snacks aims to change perceptions of vegetables through delicious snacks.\nThe brand has gained traction in major retailers like Walmart and Disney.\nConsumer curiosity drives sales, as the product stands out in the market.\nBetty emphasizes the importance of taste in promoting healthy eating.\nThe company is expanding its product line and exploring new flavors.\nConfetti Snacks is actively working on partnerships to increase brand visibility.\nSound Bites\n\"I wanted to create the anti-thesis of a potato chip.\"\n\"Nearly one third of edible produce are thrown away every year.\"\n\"We have a huge pleasure of working with Disney.\"\nChapters\n00:00\nIntroduction to Confetti Snacks and Betty Lu\n05:58\nThe Entrepreneurial Journey and Inspiration Behind Confetti Snacks\n11:18\nInnovative Snack Production and Flavor Development\n14:42\nCultural Influence and Culinary Adventures\n16:22\nChallenges in Brand Growth and Market Penetration\n19:18\nSustainability and Upcycling in the Snack Industry\n22:23\nSales Channels and Distribution Strategies\n28:13\nFuture Flavors and Partnerships\n32:49\nClosing Thoughts and Consumer Reception","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Iwo9itiv1VVvX4mxHpDFF3LqetNORMJCPIcKVtkYuNY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ4MTQzLzE3MDM3/NzA2NjQtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}