The Q1 2026 Supply Chain Snapshot dives into the critical inputs shaping beverage production - grains, hops, glass, sweeteners, packaging, and freight - highlighting where supply is abundant, where pricing remains stubbornly high, and where policy or geopolitical shifts could quickly alter the equation.
Once Upon a Farm’s $198 million IPO could signal a new path forward for better-for-you CPG brands — but is going public better than selling to a strategic? We also break down the clash between Kroger’s FoodHealth scoring system and the stricter Non-UPF Verified certification, and what it all means for how “healthy” gets defined at retail.
This week’s new product gallery features (of course) more protein, courtesy of Nurri, along with a new look for De La Calle, a new Target exclusive from Unwell, and Maison Perrier’s move into sweetened (and functional) sparkling water.
This week's beverage reviews are all about heat and spice, as we pour up new drinks from Mike's Hot Honey and Spindrift.
De La Calle is continuing its reintroduction as a modern Mexican soda, kicking off a new brand campaign called "Frutas" that marks a "refreshed chapter" for the company ahead of its national launch with Target this month.
This week, natural energy drink Huxley lands its first national brick-and-mortar retail partner, while Dutch Bros. expands its RTDs.
Magic Spoon is proof that breaking the rules can be the smartest move in CPG. Co-founder Gabi Lewis Gabi gets candid about product-market fit, pricing, branding, word-of-mouth growth, retail velocity and the tradeoffs that come with innovation. The episode offers a clear, hard-earned playbook for founders building modern food and beverage brands.
A $400 million exit and a reputational reckoning in wellness put this episode of Taste Radio on edge, as the team dissects Bachan’s blockbuster acquisition and the fallout facing brands tied to wellness guru Peter Attia. The conversation also spotlights Solely’s growth strategy in an interview with Manish Amin, VP of marketing for the fast-growing organic fruit snack brand.
This week, new energy drink flavors for Unwell and C4, Pressed Juicery celebrates Back History Month and Saint James Iced Tea unveils its Party Pack lineup.
In distribution news, a Costa Rican kombucha brand comes to Southern California and Luna Bay expands its on-premise network in hotels.
They started with a cult following. Now they’re taking over the country. Ari Raz, CEO of fermented coconut yogurt company The Coconut Cult, and Starr Edwards, co-founder of almond dip and snack brand Bitchin’ Sauce, discuss how timely innovation, community-driven creativity, and a fearless mindset helped both companies grow and thrive on a national stage.
The Northhall 2025 Annual Report captures a year defined by restraint at the surface and momentum beneath it. While full-year venture activity declined again in 2025, the story shifts meaningfully when viewed quarter by quarter.
What if the future of wellness marketing is simply… not trying so hard? In this episode, the hosts explore how mission-driven CPG brands are moving beyond preachy messaging and embracing a new era of modern moderation. We also feature interviews with the founders of moringa-infused brand Orange Toucan and Woon, a modern pantry brand inspired by a family’s beloved Chinese restaurants.
This week's reviews features a bubbly probiotic limited-edition release from Culture Pop and singer Noah Kahan, plus a dive into spring-sourced and purified water brand Loonen.
