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#133 The 2026 National Restaurant Association Show

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Kevin Gross, Senior Partner, Kinetic12

Join hosts Michael Klein and Morgan Crafton as they recount their trip to the 2026 National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago. They share interviews with Pei Wu of Mochi Foods who is using all California Rice, the passionate team from Riceland Foods, Steve Hilsdon of Della Rice who is all about unique partnerships, and Michael talks trends and strategy with industry expert Kevin Gross of Kinetic12. All that, plus interesting Coke flavors, flying pretzels, and more.

Guests

  • Pei Wu, CEO & Founder, Mochi Foods
  • Kevin Gross, Senior Partner, Kinetic12
  • Hayley Pittman Smith, National Sales Director, Riceland Foods
  • Lynsey Russell, Director of Food Service Sales, Riceland Foods
  • Stephen Hilsdon, Owner, Della Rice
Pei Wu, CEO & Founder, Mochi Foods
Hayley Pittman Smith, National Sales Director, Riceland Foods
Lynsey Russell, Director of Food Service Sales, Riceland Foods
Stephen Hilsdon, Owner, Della Rice

Posted On June 2, 2026

Posted By The Rice Stuff

Posted In Domestic Promotion

Tagged chef food innovation food service distributor foodservice mochi restaurant trends

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