A Funding Double Feature And Vertical Farming Follies
Release Date: 04/17/2025
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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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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BetterBrand's Founder Goes AWOL. Plus, Momofuku's Fresh Funding
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 latest update on low-carb bread maker , a new investment for Momofuku Goods, IPO rumors for Jennifer Garner’s children’s food brand and why one frozen novelties maker is throwing in the towel on its kids’ drinks. Show Highlights: 0:15 - BetterBrand’s founder Aimee Yang appears to be on the lam, after a number of suppliers and service providers have claimed Yang’s low-carb baked goods business owes them significant amounts of money. 3:00 - Restaurateur David...
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BetterBrand's Founder Goes AWOL. Plus, Momofuku's Fresh Funding
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 latest update on low-carb bread maker , a new investment for Momofuku Goods, IPO rumors for Jennifer Garner’s children’s food brand and why one frozen novelties maker is throwing in the towel on its kids’ drinks. Show Highlights: 0:15 - BetterBrand’s founder Aimee Yang appears to be on the lam, after a number of suppliers and service providers have claimed Yang’s low-carb baked goods business owes them significant amounts of money. 3:00 - Restaurateur David...
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UNFI SNAFU And Beckham’s Buzzy Business Bet
CPG Week by BevNET & Nosh
In this episode: This week, the podcast team digs into the disruption caused by a cyberattack on wholesaler UNFI’s information technology systems last week. Next, the hosts discuss Taste Tomorrow Ventures’ first food investment and why sour candy is whetting investor appetites lately. Finally, the podcasters highlight a soccer star's foray into the consumer packaged goods field and a beverage brand's latest partnerships. Show Highlights: 0:15 - A cyberattack last week, leaving many bare shelves at grocery stores across the country. Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous details the...
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The Case Against David. Plus, Is Vegan Cheese In Crisis?
CPG Week by BevNET & Nosh
In this episode: This week, the podcast team explores an centered around protein bar David’s of its supplier Epogee. Next, the hosts look toward regulatory headwinds in hemp drinks and why there are signs of optimism despite retail setbacks. Finally, the team looks at candy maker Joyride’s new $30 million funding round before discussing the future of plant-based cheese. Show Highlights: 0:15 - Three brands are suing Peter Rahaal’s David brand for monopolizing the novel ingredient EPG. 2:00 - While and institute new restrictions on intoxicating hemp beverages, startup...
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A Spirits Distributor Exits California. Plus, AG1 Hits Costco
CPG Week by BevNET & Nosh
In this episode: This week, the podcast team discusses the merger of two legacy cheesemakers and the exit of a major beverage alcohol distributor from a key spirits market. Next, the hosts dig into the debut of digitally-native supplement brand AG1 in physical retail and explore why the news of an energy drink startup’s new investor brings fresh opportunities for its growth goals. Show Highlights: 0:15 - Two cheese makers are having a pretty gouda week. Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous unwraps the details of of organic cheese and butter producer Rumiano. 1:30 - The country’s...
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This week, the podcast team is discussing a pair of funding rounds recently announced by functional beverage brands Culture Pop and Ryl Tea, with highlights from conversations with the businesses’ respective leaders about expansion plans. Next, the CPG Week hosts tackle the topic of vertical farming and the challenges startups are facing as funding dries up.
Show Highlights:
0:30 - Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous points out that this weekend marks a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence: Easter falling on April 20, also known as the stoner’s holiday, 4/20. The team muses on how to celebrate appropriately.
2:50 - Senior reporter Lukas Southard shares insights from his conversation with Culture Pop founder Tom First on the probiotic soda brand’s recent $15 million funding.
8:00 - Time for some Ryl news. Senior reporter Brad Avery explains how the maker of functional canned beverage brand Ryl Tea plans to use its new chunk of change.
13:55 - The team turns its attention to vertical farming, a concept that has struggled to live up to its own hype and the heaps of cash flowing into it early on. Lukas points to a pattern of overinvestment and underperformance across food technology in general.
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