Ali Cox

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Founder & CEO, Noble West

Ali Cox is an agriculture and food ingredient marketing visionary and founder of
Noble West, an award-winning marketing consultancy that specializes in the entire agricultural
ecosystem. From fresh produce and nuts to dairy and agTech, Noble West works in all aspects
of agriculture.

As a fifth-generation farmer, Cox returned home to California’s Central Valley in 2007 with the
singular goal of making world-class marketing services available to the abundance of farmers
and growers in the area. A fierce advocate for farmers, Ali’s blend of a deep personal
connection to the land and business acumen has made her a highly sought after strategist by
her clients. With an eye on the future of farming and the climate crisis, Cox regularly consults
with her clients on upcycling, regenerative water use, and hydroponic & organic farming
practices.

Cox was a walk-on rower at the University of San Diego and went on to win a Silver Medal in
the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. A Turlock native, she is a graduate of Turlock Senior High
School and University of San Diego where she majored in Communications and minored in
business. She happily purchased her childhood home where she resides with husband Tony
and their two sons.

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Jan. 7, 2025

286: Behind the Plate: Why Ingredient Stories Matter for Event Menus

On this week’s episode, I sat down with Ali Cox, the Founder and CEO of Noble West, an award-winning marketing consultancy specializing in the entire agricultural ecosystem. We explored how event professionals on both sides of the table—planners and food service teams—can bridge the gap between farm and table. As a fifth-generation farmer, Ali combines her deep-rooted understanding of farming with cutting-edge marketing strategies to help brands tell the story behind their ingredients.  Ali shared her insights on the importance of regenerative agriculture, how to reduce food loss and waste, and why telling the story of where our food comes from matters now more than ever. Focusing on transparency and sustainability, Ali discusses how event professionals can bring a new level of intentionality to food and beverage, offering guests more meaningful and impactful dining experiences. Whether you're working behind the scenes in food service or planning the menus, this conversatio…
Guest: Ali Cox