Taste Radio

How NOT To Manage A Crisis. Functional Should Mean Clean, Right?

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In one of the strangest scandals to hit the CPG world, BetterBrand, the startup behind the high-protein, low-carb "Better Bagel,"  is now facing laws...

Ghost Wasn't Created To Be A Billion-Dollar Brand. That's Why It Is One.

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When Ghost co-founders Dan Lourenco and Ryan Hughes launched their fitness and lifestyle brand in 2016, they weren't chasing headlines or quick exits....

Did Big Food Really Need RFK Jr.'s Nudge? Fancy, Foodie FTW.

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why did it take government pressure for Kraft Heinz to clean up its act? The hosts unpack the conglomerate's pledge to drop artificial dyes from its p...

The Overlooked $4 Billion Category That Olyra Is Redefining

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

While many founders chase the latest trends, Yannis Ouzounopoulos saw opportunity in an overlooked $4 billion category – and struck breakfast gold. ...

What Grannies & Betties Can Teach Us About Authenticity

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 –...

Mission, Mainstream. How Kuli Kuli Landed Target & Walmart.

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What do TikTok, Target, and African superfoods have in common? They've all played a role in the remarkable resurgence of Kuli Kuli — the pioneering ...

Millions Or Meh? Gauging The Potential For Breakout Brands.

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are they breakout stars or just... confusing? Pizza wine, salmon jerky, kava & mushroom-infused drinks, Gen Z-inspired peanut butter and "cheezy" puff...

Outsmarting Big Food: How Mason Dixie Wins With Integrity

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If the legacy food giants won't evolve, Mason Dixie will do it for them – one honest, skillet-cooked meal at a time. When Ayeshah Abuelhiga founded ...

Austin, Unfiltered. Hot Takes From CPG's OG City.

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Big ideas, bold flavors, and unfiltered insights—welcome to Austin, where the future of CPG is being written in real time. At Taste Radio's Austin M...

The 'Daughter' Building A Cultural Food Empire

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dumpling Daughter isn't just a food brand. It's founder Nadia Liu Spellman's heartfelt homage to family, culture and comfort. Her mission is simple bu...

How Elavi Landed A Million-Dollar Deal With Costco

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Michelle Razavi, the co-founder of Elavi, pulls back the curtain on how the brand landed a $1 million order from Costco just four months after the deb...

Elevator Talk: Hip Pop, Pari, Aqua Boost, Pablo's Mate, Zenjoy

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest installment of Elevator Talk features leaders from Hip Pop, Pari, Aqua Boost, Pablo's Mate, Zenjoy. Watch founders and CEOs introduce their...

'Reel' Change Is Here. How Seremoni Reimagined An Industry.

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you build a globally scaled seafood company rooted in ancient Japanese techniques, humane animal treatment, and radical transparency – all be...

Is There A Future For Plant-Based Meat? And, The Brilliance Of Boston's Bina.

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is the plant-based meat boom going bust? Despite early excitement and big investments, some brands are in the midst of turbulent times and an uncertai...

Make Drinking Culture Great Again? A Cocktail Icon Has Ideas.

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tony Abou-Ganim, a legendary figure in the world of cocktails and hospitality with nearly five decades behind the bar, is sounding an alarm for the in...

Own & Infer – Behind The Scenes Of A 'Perfect' Brand Refresh

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a challenging 2024, Lemon Perfect knew it was time for a bold reset. Founder Yanni Hufnagel led the charge with a reengineered bottle and improv...

Elevator Talk: Joon, Scobucha, Hey!Hunger, Jozo, Fable Fish Co.

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest episode of Elevator Talk features leaders from Joon, Scobucha, Hey!Hunger, Jozo and Fable Fish Co. Watch founders and CEOs introduce their ...

It's Kind Of Wild, But Katie Lee Biegel Is Changing The Way We Drink

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when a celebrated food personality brings her passion for clean eating to the wine aisle – and helps launch a brand that's redefining w...

It's Better For… Who? Plus, How To 'Rethink' Food Insecurity.

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

They call it "better-for-you." But better for who, exactly? And are trendy startups solving a problem – or just selling the illusion of one? The hos...

A Kroger 'King' Maker Reveals The Keys To Getting On Shelf – And Staying There

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Todd Davis, a seasoned Kroger executive who's been with the retailer for over 30 years, has a sharp instinct for what makes a brand not just survive, ...

Scaling Your Tribe. The Komos Way.

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you cultivate a loyal following through organic growth and word-of-mouth buzz and without leaning on celebrity endorsements or splashy marketin...

Elevator Talk: Corpse Reviver, MAA • TE, The NA Beverage Company, Big D Energy Drink

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest installment of Elevator Talk features leaders from Corpse Reviver, MAA • TE, The NA Beverage Company and Big D Energy Drink. Watch founde...

Vision & Virality — How Sauz Became One Of The Hottest Brands In CPG

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Troy Bonde and Winston Alfieri aren't selling your father's ragu. Instead, the 25-year-old co-founders of Sauz,  a bold, culture-forward pasta sauce ...

Funding Favors the Few. Chefs Favor the Simple.

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

60 Startups. $7 Million. How Ignite20 Is Funding The Future Of CPG.

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ignite20 isn't just cutting checks. The new $7 million venture capital fund and hybrid accelerator is lighting a fire under the next wave of CPG innov...

The M&A Train Keeps Rolling. And, How 'Jovi's Hampton Water Got Hot.

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is 2025 the year of the acquisition? The hosts highlight two more headline-grabbing deals announced over the past week: Hershey's $750M purchase of BF...

Elevator Talk: E3 Energy Cubes, The Flavorsmith, Terranean, Sphere Snacks, Masala Gossip

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest episode of Elevator Talk features leaders from E3 Energy Cubes, The Flavorsmith, Terranean, Sphere Snacks and Masala Gossip. Watch founders...

The 'Real' Story Behind Spindrift's Stunning Success

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Even after 15 years and a majority sale – reportedly valued at over $650 million – of the company he founded, Bill Creelman remains convinced that...

How Datefix Landed A Dream Deal With Walmart... And What Comes Next

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When Walmart calls, you answer. When the retail giant offers you shelf space in 2,700 of its stores, you say "yes." But turning that opportunity into ...

Startup To $800M Sale. How A Three-Word Mantra Guided Kevin McCray.

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When Kevin McCray sold his namesake brand, Kevin's Natural Foods, to Mars, Inc. for a staggering $800 million, it wasn't just a milestone – it was t...

A Surprising Salvo On Artificial Colors. Plus, Ben Stiller... Pop?

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is West Virginia's groundbreaking move to ban artificial dyes in food the pebble that causes an avalanche? And, is Ben Stiller really leaping into an ...

Elevator Talk: Herb & Orchid, Drop Needle Drinks, Fast Pickle, Edenesque, Nutrisurg

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The latest installment of Elevator Talk features leaders from Herb & Orchid, Drop Needle Drinks, Fast Pickle, Edenesque, Nutrisurg. Watch founders and...

Why A Financial Windfall Won't Fulfill Caulipower's Gail Becker… or Anyone Else

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gail Becker has a bold message for CPG entrepreneurs: if your brand isn't built to truly improve the lives of your consumers, "you should stay the hel...

What Fueled Poppi's $1.65B Payday? Plus, Musings From Miami.

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Poppi just popped – big time. But was PepsiCo's $1.65 billion acquisition driven by TikTok virality, perfect timing, or industry heavyweights like R...

Wild By Nature, Strategic By Design. It's Why Wildwonder Is Surging.

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wild is woven into the fabric of her brand's identity. But Rosa Li's methodical, strategic approach to building a successful and respected CPG company...

Elevator Talk: Big Mama's, Cob, Tierra Negra, La Gringuita, Muria

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Elevator Talk, BevNET's bi-monthly video series that highlights early-stage and disruptive food and beverage brands, is now part of Taste Radio! Begin...

Introducing... Nombase!

16 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 digital comm...

Did Expo West Actually Deliver? It Depends On Who You Ask.

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're not exactly at odds, but there's definitely some healthy debate among the hosts around how to assess Expo West 2025. And it turns out, we're not...

Finding Whitespace – And A $600 Million Brand – In The 'Wilderness'

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Pat Heist may not be the first rock musician to successfully launch and sell a spirit brand (shoutout to Sammy Hagar), but he could very well be t...

Evolution, In. Revolution, Out. Expo West 2025 In Review.

09 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Expo West 2025… OK, it wasn't a classic. It would be hard to characterize anything we saw as "groundbreaking." Perhaps, however, incremental improve...

He's Leading A 'Green' Revolution… And Slurping His Way To Victory

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Twenty-five years ago, Mac Villarreal was navigating the high seas at the Olympic Games in Sydney. If all goes as planned, he'll soon be charting a ne...

Unpacking The Aura, Hiyo & Alani Deals. Plus, We Get 'Fair' & 'Passionate'.

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Aura Bora is acquired. Hiyo adds $19 million and a strategic partner. And Celsius drops $1.8 billion on Alani Nu. Oh, and Spindrift is back in the sod...

The Rockstar Entrepreneur. How Sammy Hagar Is Building His Next $100M Brand.

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sammy Hagar's passion for tequila runs deep, but his commitment to earning and preserving the trust of his fans runs even deeper. Santo Spirits is whe...

How Yaza Went National at Whole Foods Just Weeks After Its Launch

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How many brands can you name that secured national distribution at Whole Foods just weeks after launching? In this episode, we dive into one such succ...

Black Founders Club, Ep. 2 - Navigating Identity, Opportunity & Legacy

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a candid and insightful conversation, Equitea founder and CEO Quentin Vennie and Greg Lowe II, the founder and CEO of coconut water brand 100 Cocon...

How Emily Griffith Transformed An Overlooked Superfood Into A Beloved Brand

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's the ultimate question every CPG founder must tackle: How do I make consumers truly care about my brand? The challenge grows even more complex whe...

'Death' vs. Poppi. How Plink's Patience Is Paying Off.

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

'Cream Will Rise To The Top.' How Emily Heintz Is Raising The Bar With Sèchey.

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Like the effervescent bubbles in her sparkling wine, Emily Heintz believes that true quality always rises to the top. Emily is the visionary behind Sè...

Don't Go To Expo West.* Why Are 'Leisure' Drinks Growing?

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Someone has to say it: Expo West isn't for everyone. One host makes a case on why some folks should skip the Super Bowl of CPG… while three others t...

Intentional Growth. An 'Accidental' Exit. How Nona Lim Found Its Buyer.

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nona Lim describes the sale of her eponymous brand as "accidental." The way in which she positioned the company for success and an eventual exit, howe...

Strategize Around Real, Familiar & Unique… Registers Will Ring

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

These days, keeping it simple is one way to be different. At a time when brands are packing their products with processed ingredients and novel sweete...

How This CEO Is Restoring An Iconic NYC Brand To Its Former Glory

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

H&H Bagels is a New York City institution. Jay Rushin wants to make it an American staple. Founded in 1972, H&H had long been admired as the place to ...

How Upstarts Shined At A Final-ish 'Fancy'

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Before the sun set on a final Winter Fancy Food Show, the event cast a light on a swath of emerging, innovative and better-for-you brands. The hosts h...

To Live Her Dream, She First Needed To Create 'Absolute Trust' In Her Brand

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When Amanda Thomson launched Noughty Wines, a pioneering brand of dealcoholized wines, in 2019, she was, in essence, flying blind.  There was no non–...

$1.5 Billion For BFY Brands. Why They're Worth It. Plus, 'Mission' In A Bottle.

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What lessons can we extract from the acquisition of Simple Mills and majority sale of Spindrift, valued at nearly $1.5 billion combined? The hosts tal...

The Human Connection Is A Lost Art. But Monte's Has Mastered It.

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of PJ Monte's early sales pitches startled a woman so much that she clutched her purse. A few weeks later, PJ's tomato sauce was on the shelves o...

Is A Warning On Booze Misguided? Plus, The 'Fatale' Journey Of An NA Brand.

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is booze so bad that it should come with a warning label? The U.S. Surgeon General thinks so and has advised Congress to act.  What, if any, impact w...

Bo Knows… Beverages? Of Course He Does.

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bo Jackson, the multi-hyphenate sports icon and one of a handful of athletes to play both professional football and baseball, is tackling perhaps his ...

What's In Store For 2025? Let's Run It Back.

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What can the past inform us about the future? As we enter a new year, this special edition of the podcast revisits three headlines from 2024 that gene...

How Today's Leaders Are Building Tomorrow's Billion-Dollar Brands

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special edition of the podcast, we feature highlights from interviews with seven innovators, leaders and disruptors who joined us on the show ...

A Definitive 5 For '25. These Things Will Happen. We Hope.

27 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're not prognosticators. But we are a hopeful bunch. With a new year on the horizon, the hosts share five (actually, six) wishes for the food and be...

How A 'Small Town' Is Paving A Probiotic Path To The Big Time

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For a brand with a diminutive name, Small Town Cultures has big ambitions. Based in upstate New York, Small Town Cultures was founded by entrepreneur ...

Were We All Wrong About Olipop & Poppi?

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We also speak with Steffin Oghene and Tony Salles, the vice president and third-generation master distiller, respectively, of awarded tequila brand El...

No Joke, This Comedian's 'Basic' Brand Gives Modern Consumers What They Want

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Being "basic" has long been a theme of Trey Kennedy's popular standup routine and sketch comedy. He recently introduced the perfect pairing for his hu...

Why Winners Win (And Will Continue To Do So)

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The grind is real. And fun as heck. Exhausted, but buoyant, the hosts recap NOSH and BevNET's just-concluded winter events and specifically highlight ...

Why This World-Renowned Entrepreneur Likes To Keep It Simple

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you simultaneously operate one of the world's most awarded bars and a local drink hangout in London? If you're Monica Berg, you serve every cus...

You Got Into Erewhon. Now What? Plus, The 'Madre' Of Kefir.

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When in Los Angeles, you know the hosts are making an Erewhon run. As they sift through bags of new, innovative and unusual beverages and snacks purch...

How Honeygrow Is 'Perfecting The Algorithm' Of Its Brand

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Six years after Justin Rosenberg opened the first location of Honeygrow, the fast-casual restaurant chain was at a crossroads. Its growth strategy, he...

Prime & Messi's Mas+ Do Battle. Who Benefits? Plus, We Dip & Bake.

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Days away from BevNET's winter events in Marina Del Rey, the hosts discuss the legal battle between lifestyle fitness brands Prime and Mas+ by Messi a...

The 'Unapologetically Honest' Way This Brand Sets Itself Apart

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"Walked out this morning, I don't believe what I saw. Hundred billion bottles washed up on the shore." Those lyrics from the hit song "Message In A Bo...

How A 'Better' Brand Did A Deal With Disney. Plus, Pro Hugs & Pizza Wine.

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Collaborations – the good, the strange, and the wow – anchor this episode. The hosts debate whether a tomato-based wine co-created by Pizza Hut ca...

The Keys To Building An Iconic Brand? A Bit Of 'Luck' & And A Long-Term Vision.

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Luke Boase launched Lucky Saint in 2018, but he says the brand's potential for an iconic future has always been top of mind. As the leading dedicated ...

There Are 'Oceans' Of Innovation. Which Ones Do You Fish?

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Innovative protein brands and proactive meetings. The hosts advocate for both in this episode, which also features an interview with Trey Zoeller, the...

$30 Million In Three Years & Profitable. Wildgrain Is Just Warming Up.

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Most Americans eat cold bread. Ismail Salhi and Johanna Hartzheim are changing that dynamic one loaf at a time. Ismail and Johanna are the founders of...

Plant-Based Spam? We Mull It Over. And Learn From Dash & Dough'.

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The world needs plant-based spam. Nootropic beverages will make a comeback in 2025. T-shirts are the best brand swag. It's buy-or-sell time, and the h...

Why Trip's Billion-Dollar Journey Begins And Ends With Obsession

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Olivia Ferdi is obsessed with the details.  The co-founder of Trip, a U.K.-based brand of lightly sparkling functional beverages intended to help peo...

Ghost's $1 Billion Deal. What Are 'Tomorrow's Investors Looking For?

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Another episode, another billion-dollar deal. In this case, the buyer (KDP), if not the brand (Ghost), is somewhat surprising. The hosts have their sa...

Ben Branson Changed An Industry. Can He Do It Again?

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Branson is not the kind of person you'd find at a cocktail party. In fact, he loathes socializing. And, yet, he's deeply invested in its future. B...

Spiderman & 'Saints' Are Top Of Mind. One Was Chased By Sharks.

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It turns out that superheroes and 'saints' enjoy beer and cocktails, particularly when the libations are of the non-alcoholic variety.  The hosts cha...

How Biena's Bold Decisions Yielded Big Dividends

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Biena was at a crossroads. Five years ago, the brand's popular roasted chickpeas were widely distributed at natural and conventional grocery chains, i...

Is The U.K. Ahead Of The Curve On F&B Trends?

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do U.K. CPG brands compare to their U.S. counterparts? How do the two markets differ? On the ground in London, the hosts discuss their experience ...

Even After A $600M Exit, Peter Rahal Isn't Satisfied. The Truth Is, He May Never Be.

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you top a $600 million exit? If you're Peter Rahal, you aim for one that's four times bigger. Anything less, he says, would be a failure.  Pet...

David, Decaf & Daiquiris. They're All Trending.

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

How The Subtle Art Of Innovation Is Expressed By An Iconic Brand

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For the first 65 years of its existence, Maker's Mark had no innovation department. The legacy whiskey brand, known for its red wax coated bottle neck...

What Does Siete's Billion-Dollar Deal Mean For Your Brand?

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is the impact of PepsiCo's $1.2 billion acquisition of Siete Foods on emerging food and beverage brands? Will the deal entice investors to make m...

Jeff Church's Tale Of Two Brands. Why Suja Soared And Rowdy Energy Crashed.

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Church knows the highs and lows of brand-building like few do.  A serial entrepreneur, Jeff co-founded cold-pressed juice pioneer Suja and led i...

How To Give Modern Consumers Something 'Better'

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

  The gang's all here… in San Diego. The hosts convene at BevNET's west coast office where they talk about how Fly By Jing nailed its foray into a ...

How Did Cometeer Raise $100M In VC Funding? They Gave Investors A Taste Of Something Great.

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you convince investors to bet over $100 million on your innovative beverage company? If you're Matt Roberts, you start by making them a great c...

A Tiny Bit Better Doesn't Cut It… We See You Lunchly

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When worlds collide, do consumers benefit? The hosts weigh in on Lunchly, the much hyped new Lunchables competitor launched by uber influencers and en...

Getting To 'Yes' Meant Going Down The Rabbit Hole… And Pitching 1,000 Investors

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kaveh Zamanian is a cool customer.  The founder of Rabbit Hole Distillery, Kaveh's relaxed personality is immediately apparent. That's not to say tha...

Canna We Get Some Clarification Here? Plus, Hot Products Galore.

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's another drag for canna-brands. The hosts discuss an emergency regulation in California that would remove food and beverage brands containing hemp...

Four Sigmatic Had Its Doubters. Now Millions Are Drinking Its Mushrooms.

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

At one point during our conversation with Four Sigmatic founder and CEO Tero Isokauppila, he recounts a story about playing golf with the CEO of a la...

A Show About Side Hustlers, Noodle Lovers & T-Pain

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Was Newtopia Now worth a visit? Why are founders flocking to San Diego? Is "Side Hustlers" the new "Shark Tank"? What's going on with instant noodles?...

Sips & Whispers – Talking Shop With Ken Sadowsky

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

He may be nicknamed "The Beverage Whisperer," but when Ken Sadowsky speaks he's heard loud and clear.  A longtime industry advisor and investor, Ken ...

Big CPG Vs. Emerging Brands. Why The Pendulum Is Swinging.

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A recent Linkedin post penned by an executive of online distribution platform Pod Foods ignited a passionate discussion about the limited routes to ma...

True Or False? Taylor Foxman Has All The Answers.

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Straight talk can be hard to come by. Speak with Taylor Foxman, however, and the veteran beverage executive and industry advisor will give you the unv...

Why Entrepreneurs May Benefit From The Mars/Kellanova Deal

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The hosts welcome NOSH managing editor Monica Watrous to the show as they discuss Mars' $36 billion acquisition of Kellanova, including key takeaways ...

From $1M To $500M In Five Years, Olipop's Explosive Growth Is No Accident

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's not a stretch to say that Olipop has altered the beverage landscape.  Co-founded by industry veterans Ben Goodwin and David Lester in 2018, Olip...

Is Another Massive M&A Deal Right Around The Corner?

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Prior to the announcement of Mars' $36 billion acquisition of Kellanova, the hosts discussed the possibility of a major M&A deal, one that could creat...

How Everlane's Founder Is Fashioning Success In CPG

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Preysman turned heads in 2011 when he launched pioneering DTC apparel brand Everlane. With his latest venture â€" Magna, a brand of sports ...