Fell Into Food Podcast · Jeff Fell

PEDROM REJAI PT1: 2 MIL LB MAYO / REALITY OF SUPPLY CHAIN / MUSTARD GAS

January 5, 2026·1 hr 3 min·2 clips
We put out over 2 million pounds of mayonnaise a day in that factory.
Pedram Rezaei, former Unilever supply chain leader, discusses his career in food manufacturing and the strategic decision to vertically integrate egg blending at Hellman's mayonnaise factory. He shares insights on when businesses should integrate operations in-house versus outsourcing, using real examples from his work managing 2M pounds daily production and navigating supply chain disruptions.

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