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Taste Radio: Discipline, Not Dollars. How Paul Hobbs Builds Global, Enduring Brands.

Building a lasting business in a volatile market isn’t easy. Just ask Paul Hobbs. In this episode, the renowned winemaker and founder of Paul Hobbs Wines unpacks the realities of scaling a global enterprise, why capital discipline and patience matter more than hype, and how staying rooted in authenticity can turn a craft into a durable, long-term brand.

Taste Radio: The Grüns Boom, Peak Protein & Water’s Shifting Health Halo

Grüns landed a $1.2 billion acquisition less than three years after launch. Added protein still dominates shelf space—but how much runway does the trend really have left? Meanwhile, bottled water is facing growing scrutiny as its long-standing “health halo” begins to crack.

Taste Radio: How CPG Shelves Are Becoming A Sensory Battlefield

Packaging and color have always influenced buying decisions, but in today’s CPG landscape they’re becoming two of the most powerful levers – capable of shaping perceived flavor and even determining whether a product makes it into the cart. The hosts take a deep dive into how sensory cues and social media aesthetics are reshaping what wins on the shelf.

Taste Radio: Building An Under The Radar Superstar. How Toom Is Taking Over.

After more than a decade of grinding in obscurity – including years of failed commercialization attempts and even living in his brother’s basement – Toom founder and CEO Matt Joyce is finally turning a humble garlic dip into one of the fastest-growing CPG brands in America.

Taste Radio: Flops Or Future Hits? Rethinking Failed CPG Products.

Were they flops – or just ahead of their time? In this episode, the hosts dig into one of the food and beverage industry’s most intriguing debates: whether discontinued products failed because they were poorly conceived, or because the market simply wasn’t ready. They also debate whether returning some Reese's products to classic chocolate recipes could spark a ripple effect across the category.