#29 Women in Baking History: Schwebel's and Pepperidge Farm

03/23/21 • 30 min

Bake to the Future steps into the past to tell the story of two enterprising women in baking history: Dora Schwebel of Schwebel Baking Company and Margaret Rudkin, founder of Pepperidge Farm (now owned by Campbell Soup Company). Hear archival footage and a corporate archivist's take on how they overcame personal and professional obstacles in the early 20th century to build successful baking companies and brands that still thrive today.

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#28 Good for Grains? Experts Analyze the New Dietary Guidelines for Americans

The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines of Americans, released at the end of 2020, will impact consumer health decisions, doctor recommendations, school meal programs, and more for years to come. We talk with nutrition and regulatory experts about how the new Guidelines will affect the baking industry and the grain sector's future. Recorded on January 6, 2021.

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#30 Women in Baking Today: Valerie Oswalt, Campbell Snacks

We continue our series on Women in Bakery with a conversation with Valerie Oswalt, Executive Vice President and President Campbell Snacks. She shares her personal experience in the food manufacturing industry. We also hear from other inspirational women leaders in the baking industry who are passionate about empowering women and diversity in the workplace.

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