Podcast · 175 episodes
CPG Week by BevNET & Nosh
by Nosh · English
Welcome to CPG Week, the podcast that explores the latest happenings in the consumer packaged goods industry. Join our seasoned reporting team as they dish out the week's stories in quick, easy-to-digest episodes. Catch up on the top headlines of the week, dive into exclusive insights with the Nosh and BevNET teams, and set yourself up to make more informed business decisions. Tune in to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the dynamic world of packaged food and beverage.
Latest episodes
Sol-Ti's $30M Marks Win For Shots & Another Chef-Driven Meal KitFunding and category trends in functional shots; retail meal kits; non-UPF certification; and a new non-alcoholic beer-flavored energy drink.24 Sep 2026 · 16 min
Beyond Enters The Phytosphere And Whey's Capacity WoesThe episode covers Beyond’s expansion into protein CPG via its new “Phytosphere” portfolio, whey protein pricing pressures, protein-bar reformulation, and Big Sugar litigation.17 Sep 2026 · 15 min
Goodles' Great Deal And Rahal's Big WeekThis CPG Week episode covers major CPG M&A and product innovation. Topic 1: Goodles’ acquisition by Barilla.10 Sep 2026 · 18 min
All episodes
Sol-Ti's $30M Marks Win For Shots & Another Chef-Driven Meal KitFunding and category trends in functional shots; retail meal kits; non-UPF certification; and a new non-alcoholic beer-flavored energy drink.24 Sep 2026 · 16 min · 8 chapters
Beyond Enters The Phytosphere And Whey's Capacity WoesThe episode covers Beyond’s expansion into protein CPG via its new “Phytosphere” portfolio, whey protein pricing pressures, protein-bar reformulation, and Big Sugar litigation.17 Sep 2026 · 15 min · 10 chapters
Goodles' Great Deal And Rahal's Big WeekThis CPG Week episode covers major CPG M&A and product innovation. Topic 1: Goodles’ acquisition by Barilla.10 Sep 2026 · 18 min · 9 chapters
Where Did All Of Kroger's Red Bull Go?The episode of CPG Week (BevNet and Nosh) covers: 1) Proposed class action lawsuits against Liquid Death and David Protein over “zero sugar” claims using allulose, arguing allulose should be counted…3 Sep 2026 · 14 min · 6 chapters
Newtopia Now Insights And Beverage Investor UnrestNewtopia Now show recap plus weekly CPG news on grocery affordability, shareholder pressure at beverage/protein companies, and product/trend updates.28 Aug 2026 · 15 min · 9 chapters
Defining Ultraprocessed, Celsius Cools Off, Reinventing 7UP(1) HHS proposing a federal definition of ultra-processed foods to standardize ingredient/process scrutiny and guide future nutrition research and policy; the Consumer Brands Association warns the…13 Aug 2026 · 14 min · 5 chapters
Hemp Gets a Reprieve, Kodiak Climbs and Faith-Fueled Energy DrinksThe episode covers three main CPG stories. First, hemp beverages got a temporary reprieve: a U.S. Senate continuing budget resolution extends the hemp prohibition deadline to Dec.6 Aug 2026 · 13 min · 5 chapters
Freezer Burns, Bankruptcy and Food's Biggest ChangemakersThis CPG Week episode covers multiple food and beverage industry developments.30 Jul 2026 · 11 min · 6 chapters
Utz Goes Private, Sèchey Shifts, Final Boss Sour Levels UpCPG Week news roundup covering Utz going private, Sachet’s shift to an AI-driven platform, Final Boss Sour funding and rollout, plus leadership and other industry updates.23 Jul 2026 · 9 min · 5 chapters
The Frozen PB&J Wars Heat Up; FDA Cracks Down on Caffeine LabelingThe episode covers three main CPG stories: Fave’s organic drink mix seed funding and retail rollout; Every Company’s expansion of OvoPro animal-free egg white protein; and Welch’s entry into the…16 Jul 2026 · 15 min · 10 chapters
Kroger Goes Shopping, Nutrabolt's Market Debut and Big Food on TrialKroger’s planned $1.65B acquisition of Giant Eagle (197 supermarkets, 11 pharmacies) to expand in the Midwest/Mid-Atlantic; Nutribolt preparing a potential IPO to raise up to $1B, with C4 sales up…9 Jul 2026 · 10 min · 6 chapters
A Sweet Acquisition, a Bitter Trademark Battle and Fancy Food FindsThis CPG Week episode covers four main industry stories. Topic 1: Akon Investments acquired a controlling stake in organic candy maker Yum Earth (founded 2007) with Feeney Company as strategic…2 Jul 2026 · 14 min · 7 chapters
Tara Bosch's Next Bet and Trade Dress DistressThe episode covers CPG industry updates: Algae Cooking Club secured $11.6M to scale algae-based cooking oils (535°F smoke point, omega-3s; grown via fermentation; launched commercially in 2024;…25 Jun 2026 · 12 min · 6 chapters
Nestle's Goodbye to Fake Dyes And Hydration LitigationThe episode covers four main CPG stories. Topic 1: Nestle USA completed removing artificial colors from its U.S.18 Jun 2026 · 13 min · 8 chapters
Meat Snack Mania, Celsius In Hot Water and Tom Brady's Good NutThis CPG Week episode covers: (1) rapid growth in center-store dried meat snacks (jerky and meat sticks), driven by protein/portion convenience and GLP-1 weight-loss users seeking high-protein foods…11 Jun 2026 · 9 min · 6 chapters
Spilling The Tea On Ryl's Latest RaiseThe episode covers CPG funding and category trends. Trek One Capital acquired Good Karma Foods and No Cow (terms undisclosed), adding to its Alter Eco Foods portfolio.4 Jun 2026 · 10 min · 5 chapters
Chicken In A Biscuit, Messi No Más, And a Can Of CodThis CPG Week episode covers four main stories. Wild Brands expands from chicken-breast chips into a broader protein snack platform with Wild Protein Crackers: oven-baked crackers using chicken…28 May 2026 · 13 min · 6 chapters
Big Bets on Beans and Bone Broth. Plus, Olipop Glows UpThe episode covers CPG Week news focused on “better-for-you” trends driven by GLP-1 demand.21 May 2026 · 16 min · 7 chapters
Beyond's Beverage Bet and Target's THC TacticsThis CPG Week episode covers three main stories: Bell Group’s acquisition of Ingenuity Foods’ cognitive health brands (Brainiac and Little Brainiac), Target’s expansion of intoxicating hemp/THC…14 May 2026 · 12 min · 6 chapters
The 'Carbone of Indian Food' and Colostrum In A CanThe episode covers CPG Week news: Gymkhana Fine Foods, a packaged Indian sauce/marinade brand from London’s two-star Michelin restaurant Gymkhana (partnered with former Mars Inc.7 May 2026 · 9 min · 5 chapters
Protein Ice Cream Brands Scoop Up CashThe episode covers three main CPG themes: (1) online grocery’s rapid growth and how “spearfishing” (small, mission-focused baskets) differs from in-store stock-ups; FMI/Nielsen IQ project online…30 Apr 2026 · 18 min · 8 chapters
Gatorade Gets A 'Lyte' Overhaul and Laird Goes On A Buying SpreeThis CPG Week episode covers: Gatorade’s “Lyte” overhaul—PepsiCo will repackage and reorganize Gatorade into an Advanced Hydration System with occasion-based messaging.23 Apr 2026 · 14 min · 6 chapters
Gummies, Gut Checks and Gin DealsThis CPG Week episode covers: Unilever’s acquisition of Groons, a fast-growing supplement gummy brand founded in 2023 by Chad Janus; Suja Life’s IPO filing after revenue growth; Ithaca Hummus’s first…16 Apr 2026 · 10 min · 5 chapters
Outlook Not Sow Good And Crunch Time For KhloudThis CPG Week episode covers: So Good’s transition after raising $3M via preferred stock, CEO/CFO and four board resignations, and sale of freeze-dryer assets; the company says it won’t liquidate and…9 Apr 2026 · 10 min · 5 chapters