In a year clouded by economic uncertainty, you’d think investors would be clinging to their cash. But by the looks of things, maybe not? This episode also features an interview with acclaimed Boston-based chefs Jamie Bissonnette and Kenta Katagai as they take us behind the scenes of an unforgettable culinary collaboration.
As you may have heard, some people are upset with Poppi. While the soda brand’s Super Bowl ad caused a bit of consternation, we have a different take on it… and that of Liquid Death’s controversial TV spot. This episode also features an interview with Luke Montgomery-Smith, the co-founder of Plink, a brand of flavored, electrolyte-infused tablets designed to create effervescent and hydrating beverages.
Collaborations – including a tomato-based wine co-created by Pizza Hut, a marketing campaign featuring a partnership between sex workers and a non-alcoholic spirit brand, and a partnership between candy startup Better Sour and Disney – anchor this episode.
With Taste Radio’s London meetups on the horizon, the hosts have their say on trendy brands, new products and the coming crush of seasonal LTOs. They share their respective takes on David, the high-profile protein bar brand launched by RXBAR co-founder Peter Rahal and whether decaf coffee is about to take off. They also get giddy about green cocktails and a record-breaking advent calendar.
Beth Buckner and Blake Layfield, who lead the innovation unit for iconic Kentucky bourbon brand Maker’s Mark, talk about how the standards set by its founder are integral to new product development and why they eschew trendy concepts in favor of nuanced expressions of the bourbon.
Ben Goodwin and David Lester, the co-founders of leading better-for-you soda brand Olipop, explain why marketing strategy doesn’t lean heavily into education about the products’ functional benefit, why the company’s mission and economic outcome “will forever be entwined,” and why they strive to be “experts in the leadership” of their business.
Does the announcement of a new $135 million fund offer any indication about the flow of new capital in food and beverage? The hosts discuss and also highlight a Poppi-infused snack, Walgreens’ private label prowess and some “notable” folks. We also feature an interview with five entrepreneurs who are drawing upon their experience and networks to support emerging brands via a new venture.
The CPG Week podcast team talks about how artificial intelligence is creeping further into all aspects of food and beverage, why granola is having a moment, and the resurrection of soda brand Slice.
This episode of CPG Week the team digs into the growing trend towards new private label programs and what it means that Nestlé is launching a GLP-1 drug companion frozen food brand.
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.
The CPG Week team gives their unadulterated takes on "Unfrosted" before diving into the week's news related to snack trends, cocoa prices and an update on Foxtrot.
On this episode of CPG Week, the team discuss developments in a spicy trademark dispute, water thats Not Beer and the first acquisition for a new PE firm.
On the CPG Week podcast, the team discuss food news stories involving trademark infringement, Trader Joe's innovation and anti-diet dietitians this week. Plus, a BevNET original song to baked beans.
The CPG Week team brings on BevNET spirits editor Ferron Salniker to talk about the rumors circulating around adult non-alcoholic beverage retailer Boisson and the group discusses how far is too far with edgy branding in the beverage industry.
