Jesse Amoroso, President & COO of Amoroso’s Baking Company

Dave Marcucci, President of Gonnella Baking Company

What does it take for a baking company to thrive for more than a century? In this episode of Bake to the Future, host Anne Fairfield-Sonn sits down with Jesse Amoroso, President & COO of Amoroso’s and Dave Marcucci, President of Gonnella Baking Company, two family-founded businesses that have been feeding communities for over 100 years.

Together, they explore how these legacy companies have sustained growth across generations, balanced tradition with modernization, and adapted to evolving consumer preferences in an ever-changing marketplace. From preserving institutional knowledge to attracting new talent and responding to shifting trends, this conversation highlights what it truly means to innovate while honoring heritage.

Tune in to hear how Amoroso’s and Gonnella continue to evolve, lead, and shape the future of commercial baking and what advice they have for the next generation of baking businesses aiming for long-term success.

Hosted by:

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