CPG Week by BevNET & Nosh
Episodes
Jason Kelce's Hot Investment And Other Year-End Funding News
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery discuss a spate of funding news for a ho...
Leadership Changes at Coke and Kraft Heinz. Plus, Thrive Market Goes Dry
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss leadership changes at Coca-C...
San Francisco Sues Big Food. Plus, Anheuser-Busch Picks Up BeatBox
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery discuss San Francisco's lawsuit over ult...
A Sneak Peek At Nosh Live & BevNET Live
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard share highlights of Nosh Live and Be...
Miyoko's Deal Meltdown And A Tale of Two IPOs
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery discuss the bidding war drama surroundin...
Hemp's Ticking Clock, The Supplements-To-Energy Pipeline
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: This week, the podcast explores the implications of the Congressional spending bill on the hemp beverage industry and why there is a ...
High Hopes For Hemp Beverages. Plus, TreeHouse Foods' Lofty Exit
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard chat about the acquisition of TreeHo...
Unpacking the Acquisitions of Caulipower and Justin's
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard chat about the acquisitions of Cauli...
It's Time For Recess. Plus, A Bourbon Brand On the Block
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery talk about Recess' new funding round and...
C-Store Special – Highlights From the NACS Show
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss trends and new products feat...
Whole Foods Forecasts Top Trends. Plus, Death vs. Death
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Avery dig into Whole Foods Market's annual trends f...
Walmart MAHAs Private Label; A Plant-Based Player Scores Some Cheddar
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard dig into Walmart's decision to remov...
Once Upon An IPO. Plus, Will A Food Health Score Influence Shoppers?
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: On this episode of CPG Week, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery unpack Once Upon A Farm's IPO announc...
Once Upon An IPO. Plus, Will A Food Health Score Influence Shoppers?
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: On this episode of CPG Week, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery unpack Once Upon A Farm's IPO announc...
SlimFast Gets A New Owner, Slate Gets $23M
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: On this episode of CPG Week, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss the most recent twist in ...
Have We Hit Peak Protein? Plus, A Private Brands Boom
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: In this episode of CPG Week, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery analyze the evolution of private labe...
Nutrabolt in Bloom and Money For Magic Mind
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: In this episode of CPG Week, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss recent investments in Blo...
Inside Kraft Heinz’s Breakup. Plus, Pepsi’s Energy Drink Plans
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: In this episode of CPG Week, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery dig into Kraft Heinz’s separation p...
KDP's Plans For Peet's And Painterland Sisters’ Fresh Funding
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: In this episode of CPG Week, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss Keurig Dr Pepper’s post...
Clean Labels, Dirty Sodas and Soylent’s Struggles
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: In this episode of CPG Week, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery dig into the dual trends of clean lab...
A Daring Deal and Danone’s Dogged Pursuit of Lifeway Foods
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: In this episode of CPG Week, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery dig into an acquisition, an acquisiti...
CPG Week: Why Danone Is Suing Chobani Again. Plus, Beyond Drops The 'Meat'
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: In this episode of CPG Week, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard talk through two legal battles fa...
Keurig Dr Pepper’s Drink Mix Deal and Black Rifle’s Legal Combat
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: On the CPG Week podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss Keurig Dr Pepper’s acquisit...
Coke and Pepsi’s MAHA Makeovers? Plus, The Brand That Bested Better Bagel
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: On the CPG Week podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery discuss the acquisitions of Tia Lupita an...
David’s Fishy New Innovation. Plus, Is Kraft Heinz Breaking Up?
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: On the CPG Week podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery discuss an unusual new product launch and...
Keeping Up With Kardashian’s Snack Brand. Plus, A Co-Packer’s Abrupt Closure
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: On the CPG Week podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss the rise of Khloé Kardashian...
Keeping Up With Kardashian’s Snack Brand. Plus, A Co-Packer’s Abrupt Closure
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: On the CPG Week podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss the rise of Khloé Kardashian...
UNFI's Cyber Crisis Aftermath & The Celebrity Podcaster To Bev Biz Pipeline
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: On this episode of the CPG Week podcast, BevNET managing editor Martín Caballero joins senior reporter Brad Avery to talk about the ...
UNFI's Cyber Crisis Aftermath & The Celebrity Podcaster To Bev Biz Pipeline
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: On this episode of the CPG Week podcast, BevNET managing editor Martín Caballero joins senior reporter Brad Avery to talk about the ...
BetterBrand's Founder Goes AWOL. Plus, Momofuku's Fresh Funding
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: On the CPG Week podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss the latest update on low-carb...
BetterBrand's Founder Goes AWOL. Plus, Momofuku's Fresh Funding
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: On the CPG Week podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss the latest update on low-carb...
UNFI SNAFU And Beckham’s Buzzy Business Bet
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: This week, the podcast team digs into the disruption caused by a cyberattack on wholesaler UNFI’s information technology systems la...
The Case Against David. Plus, Is Vegan Cheese In Crisis?
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: This week, the podcast team explores an antitrust lawsuit centered around protein bar David’s acquisition of its supplier Epogee....
A Spirits Distributor Exits California. Plus, AG1 Hits Costco
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: This week, the podcast team discusses the merger of two legacy cheesemakers and the exit of a major beverage alcohol distributor from...
David's Goliath Raise and Big Papi's Big Bet on Rum
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: This week, the podcast team discusses big moves by protein bar startup David, plus industry reactions to the Make America Healthy Aga...
Can Chobani Clean Up Daily Harvest’s Image? Plus, A Peek At Peak Protein
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: This week, the podcast dives into a couple new acquisition deals, manufacturing and a hefty dosage of protein. Nosh managing editor M...
Meati and Beyond Meat Go From Sizzle to Fizzle. Plus, Danone's Latest Deal
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: On this episode, the CPG Week podcast team digs into the declines of two prominent plant-based brands before discussing the acquisiti...
Why Did Guayakí Get a Name Change? Plus, Weed’s Web-based Approach
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: On this episode of CPG Week, senior reporters Brad Avery and Lukas Southard walk through the biggest news items of the week. The repo...
Why Did Guayakí Get a Name Change? Plus, Weed’s Web-based Approach
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: On this episode of CPG Week, senior reporters Brad Avery and Lukas Southard walk through the biggest news items of the week. The repo...
No Time To (Food) Dye
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: No more blue tongues or Flamin’ Hot Cheetos fingers? On this episode, the CPG Week podcast dives into the recent FDA/HHS directive ...
Sweet Treat Trends
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: On this episode, the CPG Week podcast team embraces its inner sweet tooth and talks indulgent treats. From competitors of Nerds and J...
A Funding Double Feature And Vertical Farming Follies
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: This week, the podcast team is discussing a pair of funding rounds recently announced by functional beverage brands Culture Pop and R...
Tariff Turmoil For Small Brands
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: This week, the podcast team is turning its attention to how small brands are navigating tariff turmoil. The CPG Week podcast hosts ta...
The War On Ultraprocessed Foods
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: In this episode, the CPG Week team discusses industry and regulatory efforts to define and restrict ultraprocessed foods in the U.S. ...
The Insurgent Brands Playbook
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: On this episode, the CPG Week team discusses Bain & Company’s Insurgent Brands class of 2025. The group goes through similarities ...
Pepsi Buys Poppi. Your Move, Coke.
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: On this episode of CPG Week, the team unpacks PepsiCo’s unsurprising acquisition of better-for-you soda brand Poppi. The podcaster...
Introducing...Nombase!
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're launching something BIG at BevNET, NOSH, and Brewbound, and you're invited to be the first to see it! Introducing Nombase — a new digi...
Hot Takes From Expo West
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: Hot honey, hot pink totes and hot takes. The CPG Week team is back from Anaheim and ready to discuss all the new things they saw at t...
Fear & Loathing At Expo West
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: The annual Natural Products Expo West trade show might spell tired feet and too much hand sanitizer for some, but it’s also one of ...
Spindrift Soda and Alani Nu Acquisition
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: The CPG Week team discusses the launch of a new soda line from sparkling water maker Spindrift just a month after its sale to a priva...
The RFK Jr. Effect on CPG
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is already making his mark on the food system just days after his confirmation as secretary of Health and Huma...
The C-Store Opportunity
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: Who doesn’t want a personal vending machine in their garage? The CPG Week talks about poppi’s recent publicity stunt and the bac...
The Long Tail Of Tariffs’ Impacts
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: Remember the U.S. craft distillers' consternation over a potential trade war? The CPG Week team is joined by BevNET Editor-in-Chief ...
Eggs-istential Crisis At The Grocery Store
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: It’s likely not news to anyone who has bought groceries in the last two years that food costs are up. Due to environmental issues, ...
Fancy Food and Buzz-Free Booze
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: In this episode, the CPG Week podcast team discusses the emerging trends spotted on the show floor at the final Winter Fancy Food Sho...
New Year, New Acquisitions
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: In this episode, the CPG Week podcast team covers four acquisitions in food and beverage including Spindrift’s anticipated sale and...
Brand Revivals, Ultra-Processed Ban & A Distressed Co-Man
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: On this episode of CPG Week, the podcast dives into the revival of nostalgic beverage brands, the implications of California’s figh...
2024 Trends & New Year Predictions
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: In this episode, the CPG Week team goes back through some of the trends they tracked in 2024 while looking ahead to predictions and i...
Best Of 2024 Awards
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: The CPG Week team is capping the year with a discussion about BevNET and Nosh Best of 2024 Awards, which were announced during the l...
Kroger-Albertsons Break Up, Hershey Rejects Mondelēz
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: Fresh off of BevNET Live in Marina del Rey, Calif., the CPG Week podcast team jumps right back into the big M&A stories of the week. ...
Nosh Live Winter Recap
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: Nosh Live might have wrapped up last Friday in Marina Del Rey, Calif., after multiple days packed with great presentations, lively co...
BevNET Live Teaser
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: It’s that time of year and the red-and-white is not in honor of Santa’s impending sleigh ride around the world. It’s time for B...
Happy Thanksgiving
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: The CPG Week podcast has taken the week off to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. Stay tuned next week for a teaser of Nosh Live on ...
Dairy Drama Hits Lifeway Foods And Ben & Jerry’s
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: On CPG Week, the podcast team talks about Danone’s repeated attempts to acquire kefir brand Lifeway Foods and a pending lawsuit pit...
Storm Damage And Shutdowns
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: On CPG Week, the podcast team talks about the impact of Hurricane Helene on North Carolina CPG businesses and a slate of small brand...
Celsius Goes Vertical And M&A Trends
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: On CPG Week, the podcast team talks about Celsius’ aspirations to go vertical and a variety of smaller acquisitions across food tha...
KDP Snags Ghost & Olipop Plays Ball
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: On CPG Week, the podcast team talks about Keurig Dr Pepper’s (KDP) acquisition of GHOST Energy, Olipop’s sports sponsorship ambit...
Boba Controversy, Ai Energy & NACS Takeaways
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: On CPG Week, the podcast team talks about a bubbling controversy in boba, Jack Owoc’s return to energy and an update from this year...
Do Tariffs Spell Impending Doom For Craft Distillers?
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: On CPG Week, the podcast team talks about how retaliatory tariffs are plaguing the export market for American craft distillers. Nosh ...
Siete Acquisition, BetterBrand Rumors, and C-Suite Changes
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: On CPG Week, the podcast team talks about the PepsiCo acquisition of Siete Foods, uncertainty about the future of a low-carbohydrate...
Deceptive Labeling & Class Action Lawsuits
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: On CPG Week, the podcast team talks about a number of lawsuits across food and beverage including another chapter in the PB&J wars a...
Decoding David & Unpacking Lunchly
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: On CPG Week, the podcast team talks about Peter Rahal’s newest protein bar release, the PRIME and Feastables kid-focused Lunchly p...
Sweet Licensing Deals & Cannabis Sports Drinks
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: On CPG Week, the podcast team talks co-branding, energy drink and protein supplement licensing with sweets makers, and the evolution ...
Weed, Juice & A Snack Empire
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: On CPG Week, the podcast team explores the uphill battle for industrial hemp food and beverage brands as individual states enact rest...
Newtopia Now And Non-Alc Wines
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: On the episode of CPG Week, the team discusses the social chatter around Foxtrot’s reopening, insights from the first Newtopia Now ...
Mid-Year News Quiz
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: On the episode of CPG Week, the team conducts a wide-ranging, mid-year quiz related to some of the quirkier elements of the industry ...
Small Business Administration Bureaucracy & Bankruptcy
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: On this week’s podcast, the team digs into the latest investigative story on how one Small Business Administration (SBA) pandemic l...
A Tale Of Two Comebacks
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: On this episode of CPG Week, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporters Lukas Southard and Brad Avery talk about two di...
Zombie Brands, Kellanova Rumors & Beverage Business Updates
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: On this episode of CPG Week, the podcast team talks about “zombie brands,” a rumored mega-merger of snacks and sweets, a recap of...
Oats Overnight And Unpacking The Ozempic Craze
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: On this episode of CPG Week, the podcast team teases their Nosh Notables honorable mentions, details the latest investment for a fast...
What’s New At IFT & PRIME’s Latest Legal Dilemma
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: On this episode of CPG Week, the podcast team talks expensive energy drink-themed accessories, IFT First and the latest legal quandar...
Orange Juice, Regenerative Rice and Cottage Cheese
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: The CPG Week podcast team assembles an arguably strange but balanced breakfast of orange juice, regenerative rice and cottage cheese ...
Nosh Trendlines Report
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: Back from a long holiday weekend, the CPG Week podcast team got back to work with a quick quiz testing senior reporters Lukas Southa...
Your Holiday Weekend Reading List
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: The CPG Week team is taking a break from the studio for the Fourth of July holiday. Be sure to tune in next week for the latest food ...
Cannabis, Kava & The Fancy Food Show
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: In a jam-packed episode, the CPG Week podcast covers a lot of ground from cannabis to kava with a healthy recap of the Specialty Food...
Bottled Water Behemoth And Omsom's New Owner
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: Fresh off of BevNET Live in New York City, the CPG Week team shared the best parts of the summer conference. The group goes on to tal...
WTF Is Up With UNFI’s SSA?
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: This week, the podcast team of Monica Watrous, Brad Avery and Lukas Southard is joined by BevNET and Nosh reporter Adrianne DeLuca to...
Kefir Feuds And Soda Suits
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: This week, the podcast team gets ready for BevNET Live in New York City by sharing what they are looking forward to at the summer con...
Artificial Intelligence and Slice Resurrected…Again
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: How does artificial intelligence fit into the CPG industry? Senior reporter Brad Avery walks the podcast team through A.I.’s impact...
Private Label-Palooza & Nestlé’s Bet On GLP-1
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: This week, the podcast team digs into the growing trend among major retailers to invest in new modern white label programs. The CPG W...
Unpacking ‘Unfrosted’, High Cocoa Prices & Foxtrot Update
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: What did the CPG Week team think of Netflix’s “Unfrosted” movie? The group dives into Jerry Seinfeld’s Pop-Tarts biopic and w...
Digging Into Recent Restructuring And M&A Activity
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: In a first for the CPG Week podcast, the team records all in-person. The group kicks off the roundtable discussing senior reporter Lu...
High Hopes For Hemp And Ampla's Credit Concerns
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: In this episode, the CPG Week team is joined by BevNET and Nosh Editor-in-Chief Jeff Klineman, who shares some insights from his trip...
Inside The Closure Of Outfox Hospitality And The Future Of Retail
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: The CPG Week team dives into the sudden closure of Foxtrot and Dom’s Kitchen & Market stores. The group digs into this developing ...
Water That’s Not Beer and PE Firm Buys Cracker Company
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: In this episode, the CPG Week team starts with an update from Momofuku’s chili crunch trademark dispute. The conversation focuses o...
Trademarks, Trader Joe’s and Anti-Diet Dietitians
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: The BevNET and Nosh team discusses three food news stories that have carried industry headlines in the past week. Senior reporter Luk...
WTF? N.A. Retailer Goes M.I.A.
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: The Nosh and BevNET team bring on spirits editor Ferron Salniker to dive into why the adult non-alcoholic beverage category might be ...
April Fools, Allulose and Alternatives to Ozempic
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: With April Fool’s Day fast approaching, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous tests senior reporters Brad Avery and Lukas Southard to...
Food and Beverage Funding Roundup
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: This week, the Nosh and BevNET team discusses recent food and beverage funding news. In this capital-constrained environment, startup...
Expo West Extravaganza!
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: This week, the Nosh and BevNET team gear up for Natural Products Expo West, the so-called Super Bowl of the packaged food and beverag...