Podcast · 403 episodes
Taste Radio, page 3
by BevNET Inc. · English
The top podcast for anyone building a business in food or beverage, BevNET's Taste Radio features interviews with the leaders and rising stars of our fast-evolving industry. The shows also include discussion on emerging trends, innovation and news of the week from our regular cadre of hosts from the BevNET and NOSH teams. Tell us what you think at ask@tasteradio.com. You can also email us if you are interested in Taste Radio sponsorship opportunities. And if you like the podcast, share it with a colleague, will ya?
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Why Did Her Brand Fail? There's Not Just One Reason.Catherine Smart’s post-mortem on why her consumer brand Not Just Co (premium sauce and dressing) failed, arguing there wasn’t one reason—especially fundraising pressure, distributor chargebacks, and…12 May 2026 · 46 min · 20 chapters
The New Premium Mindset. Why Quality Matters More Than Ever.This Taste Radio episode (“The New Premium Mindset. Why Quality Matters More Than Ever.”) celebrates BevNet’s 30th anniversary and argues that premiumization is shifting consumer behavior: people buy…8 May 2026 · 47 min · 25 chapters
From Oatly To Lasso. How A Veteran CEO Is Building Real Differentiation in CPG.Mike Messersmith (Lasso CEO) explains how Lasso aims to create “real differentiation” in CPG by using proprietary fiber-spinning process technology to make high-protein, high-fiber, clean-label…5 May 2026 · 52 min · 19 chapters
Fave, Phony & Fading. Brands, Deals & Trends Defining CPG.CPG and beverage deal/trend roundup—Southern California CPG competition recap, the acquisition of an NA cocktail brand, and how meal kits, ready-to-eat options, retailer ingredient standards, and…1 May 2026 · 26 min · 12 chapters
Elevator Talk: Farmwell, umma juice, Last Rep, Madpop, AfropopBevNet “Elevator Talk” profiles five early-stage beverage brands and founders, with feedback on positioning, packaging, distribution, and consumer messaging.29 Apr 2026 · 1 h 6 min · 23 chapters
Discipline, Not Dollars. How Paul Hobbs Builds Global, Enduring Brands.Paul Hobbs (founder of Paul Hobbs Wines) discusses scaling a global, enduring wine brand through “discipline, not dollars”: capital patience, authenticity, sustainable/minimal-intervention farming,…28 Apr 2026 · 30 min · 15 chapters
The Grüns Boom, Peak Protein & Water's Shifting Health HaloUnilever’s acquisition of Grüns and what it signals for CPG; “peak protein” across formats (chips, pasta, ice cream, soda); and rising consumer concern about bottled water’s “health halo” amid…24 Apr 2026 · 37 min · 18 chapters
The Playbook That Turned Nutrabolt Into A Billion-Dollar DisruptorHow NutriBolt founder/CEO Doss Cunningham scaled C4 from a supplement-to-beverage startup into a billion-dollar disruptor, and how it invested in Bloom to expand into new consumer segments.21 Apr 2026 · 43 min · 16 chapters
How CPG Shelves Are Becoming A Sensory BattlefieldThis Taste Radio episode covers CPG shelf strategy and sensory marketing: how packaging and color shape taste perception and social sharing.17 Apr 2026 · 32 min · 14 chapters
Elevator Talk: Sleet Pops, Dime, Joy Supply, SidepieceElevator Talk “Sleet Pops, Dime, Joy Supply, Sidepiece” focuses on how emerging food brands differentiate and win shelf/consumer attention, using 360 messaging, clear front-of-pack claims, and…15 Apr 2026 · 1 h 2 min · 24 chapters
Building An Under The Radar Superstar. How Toom Is Taking Over.Founder Matt Joyce explains how Toom (garlic dip) went from years of failed commercialization and living in his brother’s basement to becoming one of the fastest-growing food brands, using “bold…14 Apr 2026 · 27 min · 10 chapters
Flops Or Future Hits? Rethinking Failed CPG Products.The episode argues that “failed” CPG products may be either true flops or simply mis-timed/poorly positioned, using Hershey’s Reese’s recipe change and multiple discontinued beverage examples.10 Apr 2026 · 41 min · 19 chapters
Khloud Has Khloé, But Community Builds The BrandCloud (K-H-L-O-U-D), a functional snack brand co-founded by Khloé Kardashian, scales from launch to 29,000 retail doors, using “celebrity + community” and disciplined execution.7 Apr 2026 · 36 min · 23 chapters
M&A Isn't Slowing. It's Getting More Focused.Taste Radio episode “M&A Isn’t Slowing. It’s Getting More Focused” argues CPG dealmaking is continuing but becoming more selective, especially in non-alcoholic and wellness categories.3 Apr 2026 · 38 min · 18 chapters
From $7K To 10,000 Stores. The Protein Pints Playbook.Protein Pints co-founders Paul Reese and Michael Meadows explain how they turned a $7,000 start into a high-protein ice cream brand that grew from 14 stores to 10,000+ locations in under a year.31 Mar 2026 · 32 min · 27 chapters
Your 'Crazy' Idea Could Be Worth $1 Billion. Proda Is Up Next.The episode covers three beverage M&A deals (Danone’s $1B acquisition of UK meal-replacement brand Huel; Molson Coors acquiring Atomic Brands behind Monaco RTD cocktails; and Sazerac acquiring Dirty…27 Mar 2026 · 53 min · 28 chapters
Elevator Talk: Tart, Soulkist Elixirs, Black Beverly Hills, boop, Area 51 EnergyElevator Talk episode featuring feedback from distributor/entrepreneur Chuck Cassano to five early-stage beverage founders: Tart, Soulkist Elixirs, Black Beverly Hills, Boop, and (mentioned in title)…25 Mar 2026 · 1 h 5 min · 24 chapters
The Evergreen Strategy Generating Millions… And Better ProductsEmily Groden, founder and CEO of Evergreen, shares her journey from hand-making waffles in a shared kitchen to leading one of the fastest-growing brands in frozen breakfast at Expo West 2026.24 Mar 2026 · 36 min · 18 chapters
David Got Sued. Is This What Success Looks Like?A leading podcast for anyone in the food and beverage industry, featuring interviews with industry leaders and discussions on emerging trends and innovations.20 Mar 2026 · 28 min · 15 chapters
Gary Vee On Marketing, Micro-Quitting & His New CPG BrandGary Vee On Marketing, Micro-Quitting & His New CPG Brand17 Mar 2026 · 14 min · 9 chapters
Target's Bigger Grocery Play & Angel Investors On What's NextIn this episode, the hosts discuss Target's expansion into food and beverage with larger grocery sections and new store concepts.13 Mar 2026 · 1 h 8 min · 26 chapters
Elevator Talk: Sous Casa, Love&Cookies, Caltein, Madres Churros, TofuGoSous Casa, Love&Cookies, Caltein, Madres Churros, TofuGo11 Mar 2026 · 1 h 10 min · 33 chapters
Why Thrive Market's Co-Founder Sees AI-Powered, Personalized Health As The FutureTaste Radio, hosted by BevNET, serves as a leading platform for entrepreneurs, innovators, and makers in the food and beverage industry, featuring interviews with industry leaders and discussions on…10 Mar 2026 · 41 min · 17 chapters
Expo West 2026: Protein Dominates, But Flavor DecidesExpo West 2026: Protein Dominates, But Flavor Decides6 Mar 2026 · 39 min · 20 chapters