101 — Nourishing Joy: How General Mills Infuses Happiness into Food with Matt Thell
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In this engaging episode of the Greenbook Podcast, Matt Thell, Senior Strategy Manager of Global Marketing and Organization at General Mills, shares insights into the Nourishing Joy project, which aims to integrate joy into adult food consumption. Delving into the challenges and insights of making everyday food experiences more joyful, Matt highlights the importance of nostalgia, the psychology behind impulse buying, and General Mills' innovative strategies in fostering innovation and diversity. Through storytelling and expert analysis, the conversation unveils the intricate balance between consumer desires and product development, offering a profound look at the efforts to enhance happiness through food.
You can reach out to Matt on LinkedIn.
Many thanks to Matt for being our guest. Thanks also to our producer, Natalie Pusch; and our editor, Big Bad Audio.
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