Matthew Sheridan, general manager at Au Levain Bakery and Café, unveils a few of the current trends shaping product development in Chicago.
This video is featured in the July | A2 2026 Roadshow.
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Matthew Sheridan, general manager at Au Levain Bakery and Café, unveils a few of the current trends shaping product development in Chicago.
This video is featured in the July | A2 2026 Roadshow.

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