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Taste Radio: Black Founders Club, Ep. 1

This episode is the first in a special series in which we examine the state of Black food and beverage entrepreneurship within the CPG landscape. The series highlights conversations on various aspects of the challenges felt by all entrepreneurs filtered through the experience of Black founders.

Brightfield Group Q2 Report: Will Kava Take Off?

This is the first post of our exclusive food and beverage industry data series crafted just for our BevNET & Nosh Insiders! This report is in partnership with Brightfield Group, a renowned name in industry data and insights.

A Drink With… Brittney Polka, VP of Beverages at Danone

We caught up with Brittney Polka, VP of Beverages at Danone, to chat about the new Reese’s release, how the brand captured iconic sitcom Friends in a flavor, and how user-generated content on TikTok is influencing decision making at Danone.

Taste Radio: Kendall Toole Loves This ‘Quit’. And She Wants You To Try It.

Peloton icon Kendall Toole discusses her involvement as a partner with active lifestyle beverage brand Don’t Quit, including how she incorporates her everyday consumption of its products into her social media posts and how she attempts to spur conversation and “give people a platform to be seen.”

Review: Strange Water Coconut Water

Strange Water is a new line of coconut water beverages that comes in two 12 ounce varieties: sparkling and still. Sourced from Vietnam, both products contain 80 calories and are made with pure coconut water.

Taste Radio: Patrick Mahomes Drinks A Lot Of Coffee. And He Wants To Share.

NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes and former BodyArmor executive Michael Fedele, the lead investor and founder, respectively, of better-for-you coffee brand Throne Sport Coffee, explain how a genuine connection helped formalize a business relationship, why Throne’s target audience includes both health-minded athletes and blue-collar workers, and the company’s initial focus on C-stores.

Taste Radio: It’s Time To Get Beyond Plant-Based Battles. Bala To The Rescue.

Jacqui’s recap of the recently held Vegan Women’s Summit spurs a conversation about consumer perception of plant-based food and meat alternatives, in particular. We also sit down with Dr. Farnoush Fadavi, the co-founder of Bala Enzyme, an innovative brand of plant-based drink mixes developed to speed recovery and reduce inflammation.