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Taste Radio: What Grannies & Betties Can Teach Us About Authenticity

Can a sober celebrity build a booming booze brand? The hosts dig into the paradox behind a high-profile actress and entrepreneur who doesn’t drink – but is betting big on alcohol. Plus, a tea company rooted in a 1930s family recipe is brewing something fresh with younger consumers. With a grassroots strategy and nostalgic appeal, could it be the next big thing for Gen Z and millennials?

OOSO Crowned Champion of New Beverage Showdown 29

Sparkling tea producer OOSO was crowned the champion of New Beverage Showdown 29, joining an elite cohort of well-known beverage brands such as Health-Ade and Poppi that have previously claimed victory in the bi-annual pitch competition.

Join Us at BevNET Live December 7-9 in Marina del Rey, CA; Register Early to Save

BevNET Live is back in Marina del Rey, CA on December 7-9. Connect with beverage leaders, discover industry trends, and close out the year strong. Register early to save on tickets and access the hotel room block. Don’t miss out on this key event to fuel your brand’s growth into 2026.

Six Brands Advance in New Beverage Showdown 29

Six beverage startups emerged from a field of 12 contestants to secure a spot in tomorrow’s final round of New Beverage Showdown 29 at BevNET Live Summer 2025.

Taste Radio: Mission, Mainstream. How Kuli Kuli Landed Target & Walmart.

Lisa Curtis, founder and CEO of wellness brand Kuli Kuli, shares the inside story of the company’s evolution – from overcoming pandemic-era disruptions to executing a bold brand refresh – and why she emphasizes a “fail fast” mindset. She also reveals what it took to steer Kuli Kuli to profitability and offers her perspective on the key to long-term success in the crowded wellness industry.

Taste Radio: Millions Or Meh? Gauging The Potential For Breakout Brands.

Are they breakout stars or just... confusing? Pizza wine, salmon jerky, kava & mushroom-infused drinks, Gen Z-inspired peanut butter and “cheezy” puff snacks. Why we're thumbs up – or down – on buzzworthy new concepts in CPG. This episode also spotlights two remarkable women on a mission to elevate the way we eat: Holly Arbuckle of Singing Pastures and Swati Elavia of Monsoon Kitchens.

Reviews: Rise Has Us Shaken, Beckett’s Has Us (Good) Burning

This week's beverage reviews feature plenty of zip (from cold brew specialists Rise), a pleasant burn (see Beckett's fiery mocktails), some tang (courtesy of Jabin) and a healthy serving of natural sweetness (via Coaqua Coconut Water).

CPG Week: A Spirits Distributor Exits California. Plus, AG1 Hits Costco

This week, the podcast team discusses the merger of two legacy cheesemakers and the exit of a major beverage alcohol distributor from a key spirits market. Next, the hosts dig into the debut of digitally-native supplement brand AG1 in physical retail and explore why the news of an energy drink startup’s new investor brings fresh opportunities for its growth goals.