From Tradition to Supply Chain: Tocabe’s Indigenous Food Revolution Through Storytelling, with Ben Jacobs Co-Founder of Tocabe

<p>Welcome to <em>Farm to Fork: The Innovators</em>! In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to feature Ben Jacobs, co-founder of Tocabe, a pioneering American Indian eatery, marketplace, and food production company.</p><p>Ben has dedicated nearly twenty years to building one of the most authentic and innovative Native American food brands in the country. Join us as we delve into the world of Native American cuisine, discuss the journey from consumer to wholesale, and uncover the complexities of purposeful supply chain sourcing. We’ll also explore best practices for creating a truly authentic food brand. So, buckle up, hit that subscribe button, and let’s harvest progress together.</p><p><br /><br />Connect With the Host:</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmaloni/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">David Maloni’s LinkedIn</a></p><p>Connect with Datum FS: </p><p><a href="https://datumfs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://datumfs.com/<br /><br /></a>Connect with Ben Jacobs:<br /><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-jacobs-199787175/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Ben’s Linkedin<br /><br /></a><br /></p><p>Timestamps: <br /><br />1:10 - Welcome Back to the Show!</p><p>2:20 - Ben’s Background</p><p>6:08 - A Quick Overview of the American Indigenous Population</p><p>9:10 - A Deep Dive into the Osage Community Culture</p><p>15:45 - The Origins of The Tocabe Enterprise</p><p>18:06 - Exploring The Tocabe Restaurant</p><p>22:18 - The Tocabe Cuisine</p><p>26:16 - Tocabe’s Sourcing Process</p><p>30:50 - Tocabe’s Employment Program: Providing Work Opportunities for Native Americans</p><p>38:50 - The Tocabe Indigenous Marketplace</p><p>42:06 - Innovating the Wholesale E-Commerce Experience</p><p>50:55 - Storytelling Through Ingredients: Cuisine with a Story</p><p>57:00 - The Future of Tocabe</p><p>59:30 - Closing Remarks<br /><br /><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I’d like to introduce you to Datum Advisors, a new offering from Datum FS. Our team is composed of seasoned Food Supply Chain Executives from every sector. We stand ready to offer valuable advisory services for your company. </p><p><br /><a href="https://datumfs.com/datum-advisors" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Click here to find out more</a>.</p>