PETE BRENNAN

by danikka | Dec 13, 2022

Good ideas come from everywhere! And, the really good stuff appears when a mix of fine grit, some elbow grease, and a little polish is applied. When I’m not thinking about the future of food or out on a soccer field or cross-country trail cheering on our daughters...

PETER DEA

by barb | Aug 30, 2021

Peter has spent his entire career in the food and beverage industry and joined Mattson in 2003.  Peter has worked on a diverse range of product categories and brands during his tenure with Mattson to include: PepsiCo, Gatorade, Soylent, Probar, KraftHeinz, ConAgra,...

SONIA LUNDY

by barb | Aug 30, 2021

I was born and raised in Liverpool, England, and grew up around food with my father who owned Chinese food restaurants and was also a food manufacturer. I came to California in 1986 and have two beautiful daughters. I love to hike, travel, and enjoy live...

TATIANA PRAET, Ph.D.

by danikka | Dec 2, 2025

I grew up in Belgium and now call the Bay Area home, a perspective that has shaped how I engage with food, culture, and creativity. I’m a devoted sampler—tapas over entrées—drawn to exploring multiple ideas rather than committing to a single point of view. Outside of...

TONY ALBANESE

by danikka | Apr 29, 2024

As native of the Chicago area, I was raised on a melange of culinary influences including southern Italian from my paternal influence, central European on his mom’s side, and Ukrainian cuisine courtesy of my stepfather. Over the course of my career, I have honed my...