KDP's Plans For Peet's And Painterland Sisters’ Fresh Funding
CPG Week by BevNET & Nosh
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-acquisition plans for the JDE Peet’s business, new funding for yogurt maker Painterland Sisters and alt-protein producer The Better Meat Company, and the decision behind Spindrift’s exit from the beverage alcohol category. Show Highlights: 0:15 - Keurig Dr Pepper is buying Netherlands-based coffee conglomerate JDE Peet’s for $18 billion. Lukas digs into the details of the . 4:00 - Yogurt maker Painterland Sisters has closed to support...
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Clean Labels, Dirty Sodas and Soylent’s Struggles
CPG Week by BevNET & Nosh
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 labels and dirty sodas. The hosts also discuss a new AI-driven solution for food and beverage manufacturers and the stalling of a Silicon Valley darling. Show Highlights: 0:15 - Saffron Road is introducing its in its 15-year history as it aims to align with today’s consumer trends, including the growing anti-seed oil sentiment and an insatiable appetite for protein. 3:20 - The has officially broken TikTok containment and is now influencing...
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A Daring Deal and Danone’s Dogged Pursuit of Lifeway Foods
CPG Week by BevNET & Nosh
In this episode: In this episode of CPG Week, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery dig into an acquisition, an acquisition attempt and an acquisition target, as well as an artificial intelligence mishap. Show Highlights: 0:15 - Daring Foods has been with backing by Ajinomoto. Monica details why the plant-based poultry producer is a sizzling target in a fizzling category. 2:20 - Is the third time the charm? Danone has made yet another attempt to Lifeway Foods. Brad explains why this effort may be different. 5:05 - Is Bachan’s on the block? The Japanese...
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CPG Week: Why Danone Is Suing Chobani Again. Plus, Beyond Drops The 'Meat'
CPG Week by BevNET & Nosh
In this episode: In this episode of CPG Week, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard talk through two legal battles facing Chobani’s La Colombe brand and . The team also examines Doughlicious’ new investment round and Beyond’s decision to rebrand itself away from the “meat” alternatives. The duo wrap up with a discussion of this year’s list released this week. Show Highlights: 0:15 - Doughlicious announced a round this week. The money will go towards helping build out a U.S.-based manufacturing system as tariffs have prevented the U.K. brand from...
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Keurig Dr Pepper’s Drink Mix Deal and Black Rifle’s Legal Combat
CPG Week by BevNET & Nosh
In this episode: On the CPG Week podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss Keurig Dr Pepper’s acquisition of Dyla Brands, the legal drama surrounding veteran-owned Black Rifle Coffee Company, and formation of a new collective advocating for higher standards across the food system, and the challenges and triumphs of dehydrated fruit company BranchOut Food. Show Highlights: 0:15 - Keurig Dr Pepper has acquired drink mix maker . Monica shares details of the deal. 1:45 - has become a magnet for lawsuits, with at least seven cases involving the...
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Coke and Pepsi’s MAHA Makeovers? Plus, The Brand That Bested Better Bagel
CPG Week by BevNET & Nosh
In this episode: On the CPG Week podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery discuss the acquisitions of Tia Lupita and Health-Ade Kombucha, new directions for the biggest beverage makers, and how Hero saved the day when Whole Foods ended its supply agreement with BetterBrand. Show Highlights: 0:15 - Mexican food brand has been acquired by Vilore Foods, distributor of Jumex beverages and other Hispanic brands. Monica unpacks terms of the transaction. 1:30 - Coca-Cola is launching a of its namesake soft drinks with cane sugar, and Pepsi announced plans to debut...
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David’s Fishy New Innovation. Plus, Is Kraft Heinz Breaking Up?
CPG Week by BevNET & Nosh
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 continued consolidation among packaged food conglomerates. Then, Brad provides his top takeaways from the Hemp Beverage Expo. Show Highlights: 0:15 - Catch of the day? Protein bar brand David started the week with a splash, announcing the launch of frozen, boiled cod. Monica shares the reel deal behind this fishy product extension. 3:25 - Ferrero Group has announced plans to acquire W.K. Kellogg Co. for $3.1 million, adding Frosted Flakes and...
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Keeping Up With Kardashian’s Snack Brand. Plus, A Co-Packer’s Abrupt Closure
CPG Week by BevNET & Nosh
In this episode: On the CPG Week podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss the rise of Khloé Kardashian’s protein popcorn brand and the downfall of a co-manufacturer. Then, the hosts dig into the sale of a cult-favorite ice cream brand to unlikely buyers and the expansion of a bottled tea company into new snacking segments. Show Highlights: 0:15 - is popping off. Monica explains how Khloé Kardashian’s snack brand is charting an expansion into thousands of retailers within months of its debut. 2:15 - The abrupt has left several brands...
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Keeping Up With Kardashian’s Snack Brand. Plus, A Co-Packer’s Abrupt Closure
CPG Week by BevNET & Nosh
In this episode: On the CPG Week podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss the rise of Khloé Kardashian’s protein popcorn brand and the downfall of a co-manufacturer. Then, the hosts dig into the sale of a cult-favorite ice cream brand to unlikely buyers and the expansion of a bottled tea company into new snacking segments. Show Highlights: 0:15 - is popping off. Monica explains how Khloé Kardashian’s snack brand is charting an expansion into thousands of retailers within months of its debut. 2:15 - The abrupt has left several brands...
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UNFI's Cyber Crisis Aftermath & The Celebrity Podcaster To Bev Biz Pipeline
CPG Week by BevNET & Nosh
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 of the UNFI , investment in podcast-backed beverage brands, the rebirth of co-packer Joriki Beverages and what’s next for beer distributors after the Alani Nu acquisition. Show Highlights: 0:15 - CPG brands are starting to prepare for the a few weeks ago. Brad discusses what Nosh has learned so far in talking with founders, stakeholders and experts. 1:30 - Marty describes the recent raise by influencer-backed cognitive beverage brand . The...
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On this episode, the CPG Week team discusses Bain & Company’s Insurgent Brands class of 2025. The group goes through similarities among new insurgent brands and how operators can derive successful growth strategies from Bain’s yearly list.
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0:30 - It’s March Madness, so the podcasters chat about college hoops and Kellogg’s bracket challenge where a lucky contestant could win a year’s supply of one of the company’s cereal brands.
3:30 - Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous introduces how Bain classifies its Insurgent Brands list and what a scaling insurgent brand means.
7:15 - In many ways, the Insurgent Brands list is a temperature gauge of certain CPG categories and can be a bellwether of successful growth strategies.
8:45 - Eighteen of the brands in this year’s class of insurgent brands were also part of Bain’s emerging brands category. In total, there were 103 emerging brands this year.
11:00 – Monica and senior reporter Brad Avery point out that this list has grown over the years, showing not only trendsetting but also the pace of growth in many categories.
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