
Purpose Driven Snacking with Quinn Snacks
From The Buyer's Desk by Independent Natural Food Retailers Association
March 31, 2026 · 28 min · Season 2 · Episode 86
About this episode
Jim interviews Kristy Lewis about Quinn Snacks' commitment to redefining the gluten-free pretzel category.
In this episode, SPINS Senior Retail Insights Manager Jim talks with Kristy Lewis, Founder of Quinn Snacks, about how Quinn is redefining the gluten-free pretzel category with a commitment to taste, food ethics, quality. From its early days as a clean microwavable popcorn brand to its current work with regenerative grains, Quinn continues to push boundaries, creating snacks that are as purposeful as they are craveable.
People in this episode
Host: Jim
Guest: Kristy Lewis
Topics covered
- gluten-free snacks
- food ethics
- regenerative agriculture
- entrepreneurship
- snack innovation
Keywords
- Quinn Snacks
- gluten-free
- pretzels
- snacking
- food quality
- taste
- regenerative grains
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Quinn Snacks, SPINS
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