BevNET.com Staff

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Taste Radio: Our First Round Of Faves From A Fabulous Expo West 2024

Having combed the cavernous halls of a gargantuan Natural Products Expo West 2024, the hosts had plenty to discuss. From innovative new products and fast-growing categories, to trendy ingredients and exhibitor enthusiasm, this episode provides their first recap of an incredible event.

Expo West Notebook: Non-Alc Expansion; Weird Gets Wired

Our latest news roundup from Expo West 2024 highlights a fresh approach from Weird Beverages, how Recess and Parch are growing the retail footprint of adult non-alcoholic drinks, and plant-based innovations from Forager Project and MALK.

Expo West 2024: Mushrooms & Marijuana Have Editors Buzzing

Reporting live from the second day of Natural Products Expo West 2024 in Anaheim, California, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and BevNET editor-in-chief Jeff Klineman examine how mushroom are having a moment, discuss the rolling momentum for hemp-derived THC drinks, and share their latest new product discoveries.

Expo West 2024: Editors Share Quick Takes From Day 1

Reporting live from Day 1 of Natural Products Expo West 2024 in Anaheim, California, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and BevNET editor-in-chief Jeff Klineman share their initial takeaways and insights from the show.

Elevator Talk: Lotza, HIKE Hopped Seltzer, Tecton, Moshi, Backyard Tea

Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. This week's special co-host is Courtney O'Brien, the founder and managing director of GPS Brand Consulting, who shared her thoughts, questions and feedback with the participants.

Taste Radio: Kyle Cooke, Loverboy & The Reality Of Building A Lifestyle Brand

Kyle Cooke, the reality TV star and founder & CEO of premium beverage alcohol and lifestyle brand Loverboy, speaks about how he has cultivated an authentic connection between the brand and its consumers, the reason that merchandise has become a key profit center, and why, despite having 470,000 followers on Instagram, he wants to “make a better effort” on social media.

Taste Radio: Why Isn’t Big CPG Acquiring More Better-For-You Brands?

A recent Forbes article sparks the hosts’ passionate discussion about the role that food and beverage conglomerates should play in the health and wellness of American consumers. They also opine on an unexpected acquisition and its impact on an emerging category and chat about their preparation for Expo West 2024.