In this week’s episode we’re joined by two groundbreaking entrepreneurs and beverage innovators: Rhonda Kallman, the co-founder of Samuel Adams and Boston Harbor Distillery and Califia Farms co-founder and CEO Greg Steltenpohl.
Waku Herbal Infusions, which comes in both a sweetened Original variety and an Unsweetened variety, are a line of herbal teas that were created using 20 different “super herbs” from the Andes Mountains of Ecuador.
To complement their Straight Black Cold Brew Coffee, which is available in both single serve and “coffee on tap” multi-serve, Wandering Bear is adding a new flavor to the lineup: Mocha with a Splash of Coconut Milk.
Nothing says 4th of July like BBQ, fireworks and a special edition of Taste Radio, and in this episode we feature insights and business lessons from four remarkable leaders -- JUST founder/CEO Josh Tetrick, REBBL CEO Sheryl O’Loughlin, RXBAR co-founder/CEO Peter Rahal, and Jagermeister CEO Jeff Popkin -- who joined us on the podcast in the first half of 2018.
Black Medicine, which initially started out in aluminum bottles and then shifted to cans in early 2017, is back with another packaging update. This time around, the company has given each can its own more prominent accent color and they’ve dialed down the emphasis on “cold pressed coffee.”
The most notable part about Teakoe Tea Supply’s new line of ready to drink teas is their appearance: a 12 oz. matte finish can that looks straight out of the craft beer category.
Industry insider and Presence Marketing founder/CEO on how the natural foods industry has “grown up” and his approach to identifying disruptive brands and concepts; Taza Chocolate founder/CEO Alex Whitmore on how a focused and uncompromising approach to quality has differentiated Taza from the competition and why only recently the company decided to accept outside investment for the first time
Turveda’s Sparkling Turmeric Tonics is a three SKU line of lightly carbonated beverages that touts 166 mg of curcumin (the active element in turmeric that is known for its anti-inflammatory properties) content as its key benefit.
When Bhakti first launched a few years back, the company did so with a refrigerated product that had a relatively short shelf life. At the time, delivering a ready-to-drink chai that used nut milk and had a fresh taste was a bit of a pipe dream.
Leigh and Bill Keith, the co-founders of Perfect Bar, on the story, strategy and secrets behind the brand’s 13-year ‘overnight success’; the habits of Health-Ade: Daina Trout, the co-founder and CEO of the fast-growing kombucha brand, on routines that have supported the brand’s growth and helped avoid costly missteps
Petal is a USDA Organic zero calorie sparkling beverage that features a blend of botanicals in each of their three flavors.
Originally launched in the U.K. a few years ago, Ugly Drinks, which is a line of zero calorie flavored sparkling waters, has now launched in the U.S. with an updated look and formulations that were adjusted for the U.S. market (the product is also produced in the U.S.).
Zinger Shots are a line of USDA Organic shelf stable shots that feature intense flavors in a small 2.4 oz. format. The product currently comes in five flavors, including Organic Ginger Zinger, Xtra Ginger Zinger, Lime Chilli Zinger, Golden Turmeric Zinger, and Acai Caffeine Zinger.
The inside story on unconventional brand Death Wish Coffee and how it built a thriving direct-to-consumer business; the founders of fast-growing pancake mix brand Birch Benders explain when to trust instinct over data and why it’s important to “get a little over your head sometimes.”
