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Taste Radio: Hard Truths Must Be Told. Melissa Facchina Is Here To Do Just That. Taste Radio: Hard Truths Must Be Told. Melissa Facchina Is Here To Do Just That.

Taste Radio: Hard Truths Must Be Told. Melissa Facchina Is Here To Do Just That.

by BevNET.com Staff,

Melissa Facchina, the co-founder of growth equity firm Siddhi Capital, spoke about the pervasiveness of "bad information" circulating on Linkedin and her belief that the vast amount of capital invested in food and beverage brands over the past decade has been to the detriment of the industry. She also explained why a great operations strategy is the key to making healthy food more accessible, and how she defines “a rockstar, unbelievable company.”

Taste Radio: A Sampling Of The Best From A Wild Expo West Taste Radio: A Sampling Of The Best From A Wild Expo West

Taste Radio: A Sampling Of The Best From A Wild Expo West

by BevNET.com Staff,

On the ground in Anaheim, California, Taste Radio’s hosts reflected upon the first two days of an exhilarating Natural Products Expo West 2023 and highlighted standout new brands and products exhibited at the show, along with those featured at the Snaxshot X BevNET and MENA CPG meetups held during the week.

Expo West 2023: Sourcing, Sodas Take Spotlight On Day 2 Expo West 2023: Sourcing, Sodas Take Spotlight On Day 2

Expo West 2023: Sourcing, Sodas Take Spotlight On Day 2

by BevNET.com Staff,

In our second daily recap from Natural Products Expo West 2023, we break down the latest news and updates from the event, including a surge in next-gen sodas, the growth of canned beverages, and how brands are bringing farmers and ingredient sourcing partners closer into their respective product development processes and identities. 

Expo West 2023: Editors Share Quick Takes From Day One Expo West 2023: Editors Share Quick Takes From Day One

Expo West 2023: Editors Share Quick Takes From Day One

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At the close of the event's opening day, editors discuss their initial observations and takeaways thus far, including a pair of exits for two young brands in the bottled water space, a spike in mood-boosting and brain-focused drinks. 

Elevator Talk: All Phenoms, AF Drinks, TATU, Ringa, More Than Energy Elevator Talk: All Phenoms, AF Drinks, TATU, Ringa, More Than Energy

Elevator Talk: All Phenoms, AF Drinks, TATU, Ringa, More Than Energy

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Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. This week's special co-host is Sebastian Dreher, Managing Director, Döhler Ventures, who shared his thoughts, questions and feedback with the participants.

Taste Radio: Make Better Food. You Might Save Millions. Plus, Investment In Women-Led Brands Is Shrinking. Why? Taste Radio: Make Better Food. You Might Save Millions. Plus, Investment In Women-Led Brands Is Shrinking. Why?

Taste Radio: Make Better Food. You Might Save Millions. Plus, Investment In Women-Led Brands Is Shrinking. Why?

by BevNET.com Staff,

Distinguished physician, professor and author Dr. Robert Lustig spoke about how overconsumption and poor quality food are root causes of chronic illness and the role that innovative food and beverage companies can play in effecting change. And in the latest edition of The Maxi Minutes, investor Maxine Kozler Koven discussed why women-owned CPG brands are facing a lack of sustained investment, and ways for the industry to collectively address the problem.

Taste Radio: Mr. Beast & Ed Sheeran Are In The Mix. Not So Sweet News For Some Brands? Taste Radio: Mr. Beast & Ed Sheeran Are In The Mix. Not So Sweet News For Some Brands?

Taste Radio: Mr. Beast & Ed Sheeran Are In The Mix. Not So Sweet News For Some Brands?

by BevNET.com Staff,

On the cusp of Expo West 2023, the hosts highlighted a handful of meetups they’ll be attending at the annual event, including the first for new industry organization MENA CPG. They also discussed a recent study that links health issues to a commonly used sweetener, a platform to build awareness for early-stage brands and a bevy of new products, including two backed by internet and pop music icons.

Download the BevNET & NOSH Insider Booth Planner for Expo West 2023 Download the BevNET & NOSH Insider Booth Planner for Expo West 2023

Download the BevNET & NOSH Insider Booth Planner for Expo West 2023

by BevNET.com Staff,

To help our audience of retailers, investors and brands find our BevNET and NOSH Insiders that are exhibiting, we’ve produced a special pre-show Expo West 2023 Booth Guide featuring the company names and booth numbers of our Insiders, both alphabetically and numerically.

Seven Questions With Director of Specialty Procurement at Baldor, Emily Murphy Seven Questions With Director of Specialty Procurement at Baldor, Emily Murphy

Seven Questions With Director of Specialty Procurement at Baldor, Emily Murphy

by BevNET.com Staff,

Baldor has supplied East Coast restaurant and retail customers with grocery items for over 30 years. Murphy walked us through the pandemic's impact on operations and the company’s vendor and retail partners and gave us a look into what success looks like inside Baldor's network.