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#87 The Future of Flavor and Careers in Baking with Kerry

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Peggy Dantuma, Development Director NA at Kerry

Mauricio Arrieta, Strategic Marketing Director, Bakery NA & Global Accounts at Kerry

Why is commercial baking a destination workplace? In this episode of Bake to the Future, host Anne Fairfield-Sonn is joined Mauricio Arrieta, Strategic Marketing Director, Bakery NA & Global Accounts at Kerry and Peggy Dantuma, Development Director NA from Kerry, a proud ABA Premium Allied Member. Together, they share their career journeys and discuss how Kerry helps shape the food and beverage market through research, innovation, and collaboration. From identifying key consumer drivers to exploring the latest flavor and wellness trends, this conversation dives into how Kerry transforms insights into real-world solutions for brands. The episode wraps with a look ahead at the future of flavor and what it means for the baking industry.

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Anne Fairfield-Sonn, Director of Marketing and Communications at the American Bakers Association


Posted On February 12, 2026

Posted By Bake to the Future

Posted In Workforce

Tagged baking careers consumer choice food grocery ingredients

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