In this episode, we’re coming to you live from PeddlerCon 2026, the annual food service expo from Peddler’s Son bringing together chefs, restaurants, food producers, vendors, and some of the best food and beverage brands in the industry.

Throughout the day, we sat down with people from across Arizona’s hospitality community to talk about their businesses, their food, and what it actually takes behind the scenes to keep this industry moving. One thing that came up again and again was relationships. From longtime Peddler’s Son partners to growing local brands relying on them to get products into restaurants, hotels, and resorts, these conversations offer a unique look at an important side of the restaurant industry most diners never get to see.

This episode is brought to you by our friends at Peddler’s Son. Family owned and serving Arizona for more than 30 years, Peddler’s Son helps restaurants and food service businesses source everything from fresh produce and proteins to dairy, specialty products, grocery items, packaging, and more. A huge thank you to the Peddler’s Son team for inviting us to PeddlerCon and supporting Arizona’s culinary community.

this podcast is sponsored by peddlers son