Honest conversations about people's journey into the world of food. You might be a chef, a distributor or a technologist who got drawn into the food industry and never left. We're here to tell those stories.

]]>getburnt.aiRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:33:59 GMTWed, 06 May 2026 20:08:22 GMT60JJ<p>Honest conversations about people's journey into the world of food. You might be a chef, a distributor or a technologist who got drawn into the food industry and never left. We're here to tell those stories.</p>episodicJJjj@getburnt.aiyesMichael DiSabato, a 30-year veteran in the protein industry and founder of HighLine Consulting, reveals how procurement is evolving from a cost-centric function to a strategic powerhouse capable of transforming your entire supply chain. In this episode, Michael shares why traditional procurement tools like spreadsheets and legacy ERP systems are still prevalent, and why that's holding companies back in today’s volatile markets. Discover how long-term planning, supplier relationships, and macroeconomic signals, like tariffs and weather patterns, can make or break your bottom line when unpredictability hits. He breaks down the critical role of data analysis, trust-based supplier partnerships, and innovative pricing strategies such as fixed versus formula prices that can safeguard your margins.

]]>c34196e2-2abb-46b6-842a-d4e5a33837b8Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:48:50 GMT<p>Michael DiSabato, a 30-year veteran in the protein industry and founder of HighLine Consulting, reveals how procurement is evolving from a cost-centric function to a strategic powerhouse capable of transforming your entire supply chain. In this episode, Michael shares why traditional procurement tools like spreadsheets and legacy ERP systems are still prevalent, and why that's holding companies back in today’s volatile markets. Discover how long-term planning, supplier relationships, and macroeconomic signals, like tariffs and weather patterns, can make or break your bottom line when unpredictability hits. He breaks down the critical role of data analysis, trust-based supplier partnerships, and innovative pricing strategies such as fixed versus formula prices that can safeguard your margins.</p>no00:58:31Episode 2 - Procurement in a volatile world with Michael DiSabatofullDavid Abadin, founder of DisCo and Tuck Market joins Burnt's Into the Fire podcast to discuss the future of food distribution and retail, as well as what it really takes to start a new venture in the food industry.

]]>7e80ede5-7e18-40aa-a70f-0d72235aadf8Mon, 25 May 2026 20:47:53 GMT<p>David Abadin, founder of DisCo and Tuck Market joins Burnt's Into the Fire podcast to discuss the future of food distribution and retail, as well as what it really takes to start a new venture in the food industry.</p>no01:11:2811Episode 1: Disrupting Food Distribution with David Abadinfull