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David Page is a two-time Emmy Award winner, executive producer, and the Author of the highly-praised book, Food Americana. He changed the world of food television by creating, developing, and executive producing the groundbreaking show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Before that, he spent time as an NBC News Producer and Senior Producer based out of Chicago, London, Frankfurt, New York, and Budapest. He has traveled to Europe, Africa, and the Middle East doing two things: covering some of the biggest news stories in the world and developing a passion for some of the globe’s most incredible food. Upon returning to the States, David pursued his passion both personally and professionally with Good Morning America, where he was involved in a substantial amount of food coverage and even cooking segments with Emeril Lagasse. However, it was producing Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives for the first 11 seasons that ignited his love of American food, its vast variations, history, and evolutions. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: How the idea and production for the show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives was developed How the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the comfort food industry David Page talks about the availability of regional food in different states and the growth of ethnic foods How David got to write a book about food Steve and David share their food experiences in America and other countries Where to get David's book, Food Americana David talks about the history of fried chicken and his thoughts on Franken-meats The evolution of the Food Network and food competitions In this episode… Although the COVID-19 pandemic has had a big impact on the food industry, including with production and delivery, there has been a big evolution in the industry for some time. From TV shows centered on food competitions to increased startups in CPG and the creation of Franken-meats (also known as lab meats), there is more the industry has to offer than ever before. There have also been great shifts in the availability of regional foods and international cuisines in different parts of the world, making it easier for people to enjoy a wide variety of food without the need to travel. Home deliveries have also made comfort food orders an everyday household occurrence, fueling growth in the food industry. David Page, two-time Emmy Award winner, executive producer, and the Author of Food Americana, is Steve Cleere's guest in this episode of the NexxtLevel Brands Podcast. Together, theytalk about the history and future of comfort foods in America. David also talks about producing Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, writing his latest book, and the evolution of food competitions on television. Subscribe and Listen on: iTunes Spotify Stitcher Google Play Deezer iHeartRadio TuneIn Radio Public Amazon Music Player FM Resources Mentioned in this episode Kitchen2Shelf NexxtLevel Marketing David Page on LinkedIn Food Americana: The Remarkable People and Incredible Stories behind America’s Favorite Dishes by David Page Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Adventures in the Screen Trade: A Personal View of Hollywood and Screenwriting by William Goldman Crave Delivery Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Pizza Hut Domino's Prairie Schooner Steak House Wimpy Gotham Bar & Grill Thomas Keller Alinea Restaurant Pizzeria Bianco Eleven Madison Park Food Network Cool News: TheNexxtLevel Brands Podcast has just been named as one of the Top 15 CPG-Themed Podcasts on the web!!! We're at Lucky #7 and you can get more information about Feedspot and how you can watch more of your favorite shows here: Top CPG Podcasts– Thanks to Feedspot, Rise25 and our Production Team! Sponsor for this episode... Our podcast today is sponsored by Kitchen2Shelf, the educational arm of NexxtLevel Brands. Kitchen-2-Shelf provides online and in-person courses and workshops for CPG entrepreneurs at any stage of growth. Whether you're an early-stage startup, a local growing business, or if you want to just expand your distribution to a national level, Kitchen-2-Shelf can help you learn what you need to know to grow. Visit their website to get access to some free tools that can help you understand where your business stands. Contact them today to find out how they can help you grow your brand and expand your business to reach its full potential.