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Let This Simmer

Ben E. Keith Foods

From customers to suppliers to our saleforce and everything in between, Let This Simmer is a candid conversation with individuals in Ben E. Keith"s ecosystem.

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All Episodes

48:59

EPISODE 11 With Host Chris Snyder and Guest Andy...

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2025/11/19

It’s about time to do some celebrating … this month marks the 40th year of Markon's existence! In honor of this landmark, Chris sat down with Markon CEO Andy Hamilton. Andy discussed the rich history between Markon and Ben E. Keith, his path to becoming the CEO of a produce company, and the values that make, and will continue to make, Markon the best produce in foodservice. If you want to hear the inner details about your produce company, this is one you don’t want to miss!

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2:36

THE MARKET MINUTE, Episode 3: New Data on Tariffs

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2025/11/12

Episode 3 of The Market Minute looks into a topic we're all very aware of: tariffs. But it's not just the data behind the tariffs themselves... it's the way we are educating our operators on the facts of this situation.

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39:47

EPISODE 10 With Host Chris Snyder and Guest Carrie...

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2025/10/21

This month, it’s a meeting of the podcast minds … Chris sat down with Gulf Coast’s Business Solutions Manager and host of “The Dish,” Carrie Collins! Carrie discussed her unique journey into foodservice, her passion for our company culture, her thoughts on our customer’s needs and more! It’s well worth your time to hear these two behind the mic.

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3:05

THE MARKET MINUTE, Episode 2: What's Up With Beef?

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2025/09/23

Our second episode of The Market Minute looks into the question being asked all over the country: "what's up with these beef prices?" We dig in to the why on the staggering numbers in the beef market and what our operators should be aware of heading into the future.

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30:29

EPISODE 9 with Host Chris Snyder and Guest David...

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2025/09/08

We hear there may be a big event headed Ben E. Keith's way, so we thought it would be good to talk to someone on the inside about it. This month, Chris sat down with Project Pioneer's Director of Purchasing Transformation, David Bentancourt! Chris and David discussed his journey at Ben E. Keith that lead him to this role and a candid look at the upcoming transition. In our opinion, it's a must listen.

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2:58

THE MARKET MINUTE, Episode 1: The GLP-1 Industry

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2025/08/20

The "Let This Simmer" Network is adding a bonus series: "The Market Minute." These short pieces will dive into a variety of trends that may affect the restaurant industry, whether that be a supply shortage, a recall, a change in tastes by consumers... the list goes on. This piece will be delivered through the same site as the "Let This Simmer" podcast two weeks after the main pod drops.Episode one looks into a trend that can no longer be looked at as a fad: the GLP-1 industry. If it isn't

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32:03

EPISODE 8 With Host Chris Snyder and Guest Sarah...

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2025/08/05

With our companywide SRP only a few weeks away, Chris headed down to Houston to have a conversation with a Johnny Beauchamp winner... none other than Sarah Goessler! Sarah and Chris discussed her path that led her to becoming one of Gulf Coast's finest DSRs and the ins and outs of the day in the life of a DSR in 2025.

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50:24

EPISODE 7 With Host Chris Snyder & Guest Jon Bonnell

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2025/07/08

On this month's episode, Chris sat down with legendary Fort Worth Chef Jon Bonnell. Jon and Chris had a fantastic conversation on getting into the food world, the path that led him to becoming an owner/operator of 5 restaurants, some impactful moments along the way, and the reason why he considers Ben E. Keith one of his most valued partners.

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45:53

EPISODE 6 with Host Chris Snyder and President Mike...

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2025/06/10

You can't miss this! Chris had the chance to sit down for a conversation with Ben E. Keith Foods President, Mike Sweet! You'll learn a bit about Mike's younger years, his path that led him not only to Ben E. Keith but to his role as the leader of the Food Division, and some great insights on the future of our company.

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39:03

EPISODE 5 With Host Chris Snyder and Guests Ruben...

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2025/05/05

In the spirit of the upcoming Keith Championship Weekend, we sat down with some of the top brass in Ops and Trans. Special Sprit winners Ruben Riggins and Brandon Munden share with us their roles at Ben E. Keith, their paths through the distributor world, the changes in operations over the years and more.

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26:53

EPISODE 4 With Host Chris Snyder and Guest Stephen...

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2025/04/07

With Sellabration only a couple of weeks away, it's fitting that host Chris Snyder had a fantastic discussion with DSR Stephen Hassinger on his passion for selling produce.

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48:01

EPISODE 3 With Guest Host Chris Rhodes & David Werner

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2025/02/26

Episode 3 will feature our first guest host of our series! Guest host Chris Rhodes, the reigning Southeast Division DSR of the year, fulfilled his dream to interview Mr. David Werner, our Senior VP of Independent Sales & Marketing. Chris does an excellent job of navigating through David's journey to better understand how he got to the role he is in today and the things that keep him going with Ben E. Keith. Listeners beware: you may be a bit more passionate about our company if you

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46:45

EPISODE TWO With Host Chris Snyder & Dr. Emily...

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2025/02/03

In our second episode, host Chris Snyder enjoyed a great conversation with Dr. Emily Williams Knight. Emily sits on the Board of Directors of the National Restaurant Association and is President and CEO of the Texas Restaurant Association. As an in-demand speaker, she is one of America's leading authorities in foodservice and has the goal and responsibility to advance and protect our industry.

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30:36

OUR FIRST EPISODE with Lupe Gonzales and Host Chris...

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2025/01/03

LET THIS SIMMER is kicking off with a man who needs no introduction, but we'll do it anyway. Three time Johnny Beauchamp Award winner. Ben E. Keith's DSR of the decade. Now the 2024 Special Spirit award winner. None other than the great Lupe Gonzales. Let this Simmer will work just like a dish simmering - it will evolve over time. This podcast will feature candid conversations with employees, suppliers, operators, restaurant association presidents... anyone and everyone involved with Ben E

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