Bestselling author and podcast host Jay Shetty joined Taste Radio for a conversation about his fast-growing adaptogenic tea brand Juni and how it fits into his purview for mental health and physical wellness. He also spoke about how the intersection of human behavior and continued evolution of social media impacts consumer habits and what he means when he says that happiness is “overrated.”
Get ready for our March Community Calls! This month, discover which plant-based categories are thriving and which are declining with SPINS, and learn how to conserve capital and improve cash flow with Bob Burke.
Natural and organic brands are increasingly developing products that taste remarkably similar to familiar items consumers have long stocked in their refrigerators and pantries. The hosts highlight several such products in this episode and why flavor, texture and mouthfeel (ironically) make all the difference.
In this week’s new products roundup, Rowdy Mermaid grows its core line of canned kombuchas, GoodBelly extends its presence into the seltzer set and Topo Chico makes its first foray into the mixer category.
If you’ve been searching for a way to get paid for traveling around the country alongside your bestie, OLIPOP has you covered. The prebiotic soda brand is hiring two Senior Soda Consultants to travel to four major cities this spring and summer to share their love of OLIPOP with locals.
Kevin Lee, the co-founder of fast-growing better-for-you ramen brand immi, explained how an emphasis on community building has paid off, why the company doesn’t stress about a financial return on its investment in social media and why monthly strategy calls end with urgency about the unknown.
Mushrooms are having more than a moment. But how far can fungi go? The hosts discuss the potential for “magic” and functional forms of the trendy ingredient. We also speak with Amy Racine, the beverage director for JF Restaurants, about the evolution of on-premise drinking culture.
In this week’s new products roundup, G Fuel goes on an excellent adventure with Bill and Ted, Spindrift reimagines two familiar classics and Mooala introduces a new on-the-go format for its Bananamilks.
Seattle-based craft soda producer Jones Soda Co. has created a new internal foodservice division to focus on growing the brand in on-premise accounts; Also, Tulua grows in Whole Foods, Backyard Tea Makers partners with Momentum, Betty Buzz heads to Canada and more.
Weekday Vibes is a line of non-alcoholic spritzers made with dealcoholized wine and available in two flavors: Grapefruit Rosemary Sparkling Rose and Bitter Orange Spritz. The two products have pretty different flavor profiles and nutritional makeups, but how do they hold up against their alcoholic counterparts?
Jason Burke, founder/CEO of clean ingredient meat snack and sauce brands The New Primal and Noble Made, spoke about how he navigates constant shifts in how retailers measure traction and determine metrics for success, and how to demonstrate incremental value during pitch meetings.
Happy Pop is a new line of organic energy drinks enhanced with adaptogens. Launched by Koia co-founders Maya French and Dustin Baker, Happy Pop is launching with three 8.4 oz flavors, including Lemon Zing, Rainbow Drip and Tangerine Dream.
In this week’s new products roundup, Beekeeper Coffee teams up with Taco Bell to pay homage to a classic Mexican beverage, DripDrop unveils a Zero Sugar version of its flagship electrolyte powders and Oatly and Dunkin’ roll out new creamers for your morning cup of coffee.
Poppi is getting a lot of attention, particularly as an acquisition target, a topic the hosts discussed in the episode, along with Coke’s new TikTok-inspired soda and a trio of “loaded” cereals. This episode also includes a conversation with executives from Manna Tree and Gotham Greens who discuss their relationship as mission-driven investor and entrepreneur.
