The 10 Most Prominent Food and Beverage Leaders for 2025
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Erin Madden: The Diplomat of the Dinner Table
The family dinner table can be a battleground. On one side, a parent offers a plate of carefully prepared, nutrient-rich food. On the other, a

Farhan Absar: The Architect of the Everyday Transaction
A customer rushes into a brightly lit store. They grab a cold drink, a protein bar, and scan their items at a self-serve kiosk. The

Lori Jones: The Architect of the Second Act
The air in the kitchen at the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle smells of onions, thyme, and possibility. Lori Jones moves through the stainless-steel landscape with a

Nicholas Papanier Jr.: The Hoagie King
The air in Westville, New Jersey, carries the scent of freshly baked bread and Italian meats. It is here, amidst the unassuming landscape of South