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 [email protected]. 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?
Latest episodes
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44 min
Trendspotting At U.K. Whole Foods & An Erewhon-Ish Retailer
What does a retail tour of London reveal about consumer trends at home and abroad? From surprisingly familiar better-for-you candy to date-filled pastries finding new life as mains…
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1 h 00
Going Up? What These Pitches Reveal About Breakout Potential.
In the latest episode of Taste Radio's Elevator Talk, leaders from five emerging CPG brands --Nomaro, Bare Brew, ZZAI, NuMuti and Aire -- introduce their businesses, share what's c…
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32 min
ALOHA's $200M Turnaround: Why Disciplined Growth Wins
Nine years ago, ALOHA was effectively bankrupt despite having raised $70 million. Today, the protein bar brand generates more than $200 million in revenue. How did the company pull…
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1 h 01
The Next Big Thing… Or The Next Big Bust?
Protein soda and hard sports drinks are making moves—but is either category built to last? With protein soda betting on big demand for functional fizz and hard sports drinks rackin…
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39 min
How Sweet Loren's Built a $100M Brand Without Venture Capital
Building a $100 million CPG brand without venture capital takes more than a great product — it takes conviction, discipline, and a willingness to play the long game. In this episod…
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32 min
Is Coke The New… Poppi? And, Why Grocery Prices Might Get Personal.
Can Coke become the new… Poppi? The beverage giant is testing prebiotic versions of its stalwart brands, raising questions about the next phase of functional soda — and what it cou…
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1 h 04
A Pitch For Prosperity. How Brands Are Winning Now.
In the latest episode of Taste Radio's Elevator Talk, leaders from five emerging CPG brands -- Cirrus 9 Candy, Nymbl Ice Cream, Hol Health Club, Windsong Bliss and Le Lick -- intro…
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34 min
How Amara Surged From DTC To National Retail
Grocery store aisles are inundated with claims, benefits and buzzwords. Amara has taken a different approach: start with whole-food ingredients, use proprietary food technology to…
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47 min
Rage Bait Gets Attention. Innovation Builds Brands.
One misleading social post can spark a frenzy – but can brands keep playing with consumer trust? We unpack the curious ruse of a beloved emerging brand and the growing debate aroun…
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1 h 01
Advice That Could Be Integral To Your Brand's Success
In the latest episode of Taste Radio's Elevator Talk, leaders from five emerging CPG brands -- Nirvana, On the Brightside, Pini Sparkling Cider, Wook Water, and Brica -- introduce…
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33 min
Do What The Others Won't. It's Why This Brand Works.
How do you repair an industry that's steadily lost relevance with younger consumers? If you're the founders of Wonderwerk, you go where they live and breathe – and throw a party. F…
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31 min
Red Bull vs. Kroger Is Bigger Than Energy Drinks
Kroger is drawing a line on pricing — and some of the biggest brands in CPG are finding themselves on the wrong side of it. We dig into the retailer's standoff with Red Bull, the r…
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38 min
The Blueprint For A CPG Hero
Scaling a CPG brand isn't just about finding more ways to grow – it's about knowing which opportunities are worth pursuing. Hero Bread is taking on some of food's most entrenched c…
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24 min
The Big Opportunity In Overlooked Categories
The most overlooked aisle in the grocery store may be ripe for reinvention. Riff is betting on it. We dig into the new shelf-stable meal kit brand launched by Sir Kensington's co-f…
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35 min
From $2M To $24M In Three Years. Why Katie's Is Thriving.
Building a thriving CPG brand wasn't Katie Lee's plan. It was a crisis response that evolved into a national business. When the COVID-19 shutdown threatened her four St. Louis rest…
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32 min
What Goodles' $500M Acquisition Says About CPG Innovation
This week, we dig into Barilla Group's acquisition of Goodles and how the mac and cheese brand's success reflects growing demand for better-for-you versions of familiar, legacy pro…
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1 h 01
Five Brands Shaping CPG's Next Wave
In the latest episode of Taste Radio's Elevator Talk, leaders from five emerging CPG brands -- Tamarind Heads, Cozy, Samsara, Jöey Nordic Seed Crisps and Nadas Empanadas -- introdu…
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28 min
Keurig Dr Pepper's Former CEO Has A Beefy Take On Growth
What if the smartest growth strategy for your CPG brand is to stop chasing growth? Larry Young spent nearly 50 years in the beverage business before trading corporate boardrooms fo…
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27 min
Is It A Trend Or A Distraction?
How do you know when a trend is an opportunity – and when it's just a distraction? In CPG, the pressure to add protein, fiber, adaptogens, nootropics and every other buzzy benefit…
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41 min
Replay: After The Caulipower Sale, Gail Becker's Words Hit Differently
Caulipower's sale to Urban Farmer in November 2025 marked the latest chapter in one of the most remarkable founder stories in modern CPG. Before the acquisition, the company was ge…