Hemp's Ticking Clock, The Supplements-To-Energy Pipeline
Release Date: 11/20/2025
Hemp's Ticking Clock, The Supplements-To-Energy Pipeline
CPG Week by BevNET & Nosh
In this episode: This week, the podcast explores the implications of the Congressional spending bill on the hemp beverage industry and why there is a silver lining to the defined timeline for product sales. Senior reporters Brad Avery and Lukas Southard also discuss Gopuff’s big investment round and why there is so much synergy between energy drinks and fitness supplements. The podcasters conclude the episode with a taste test of new beverages and snacks. Show Highlights: 0:20 - Hemp is facing an after Congress passed its newest spending bill, putting a 365-day timeline in place for...
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High Hopes For Hemp Beverages. Plus, TreeHouse Foods’ Lofty Exit
CPG Week by BevNET & Nosh
In this episode: This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard chat about the acquisition of TreeHouse Foods, the regulatory outlook for hemp beverages, a new verification standard for non-ultraprocessed foods, and Lucky Energy’s latest funding round. Show Highlights: 0:15 - is going private in a deal valued at $2.9 billion. Monica explains what’s next for the private label food and beverage manufacturer. 1:45 - could be sacrificed in a deal to reopen the federal government, as spending legislation moves through Congress that...
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Unpacking the Acquisitions of Caulipower and Justin’s
CPG Week by BevNET & Nosh
In this episode: This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard chat about the acquisitions of Caulipower and Justin’s by private equity firms, Keurig Dr Pepper’s new $7 billion investment, and new funding for popped sorghum startup Cob. Show Highlights: 0:15 - has been acquired by its longtime private equity-owned co-manufacturing partner Urban Farmer. Monica breaks down the details of the deal. 2:40 - announced $7 billion in new investment and offered nervous investors a confident appraisal of its much-scrutinized plan to separate its...
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It’s Time For Recess. Plus, A Bourbon Brand On the Block
CPG Week by BevNET & Nosh
In this episode: This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery talk about Recess’ new funding round and leadership addition, a premium bourbon brand on the block, and new cash for Robert Downey Jr.’s coffee brand. The podcasters also discuss the closure of an alt-cheese maker and the surge in demand for gummy formats in supplements and in candy. Show Highlights: 0:15 - has closed a $30 million Series B round led by CAVU and other repeat investors and named a new leader. Brad breaks it all down. 1:50 - Pour one out for ? Japan’s Kirin...
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C-Store Special – Highlights From the NACS Show
CPG Week by BevNET & Nosh
In this episode: This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss trends and new products featured at the NACS Show held Oct. 14-17 in Chicago. The event drew thousands of convenience store operators to view the latest offerings from food and beverage brands seeking to expand within the channel. Show Highlights: 0:35 - Lukas dives into the latest trends in convenience store snacks, including and new twists on meat sticks and jerky. 4:15 - Monica highlights new packaging formats and designs in the and seen on the show floor. 6:15 -...
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Whole Foods Forecasts Top Trends. Plus, Death vs. Death
CPG Week by BevNET & Nosh
In this episode: This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Avery dig into Whole Foods Market’s annual trends forecast and DayDayCook’s shift away from its recent brand acquisitions to focus on bitcoin. The podcasters also discuss the potential of a new food processing technology and the legal battle brewing between Liquid Death and Death Wish Coffee. Show Highlights: 0:15 - What trends are on tap for the year ahead? forecasts fiber, beef tallow and fine dining in the frozen aisle. 1:30 - DDC Enterprise Limited, which does business as...
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Walmart MAHAs Private Label; A Plant-Based Player Scores Some Cheddar
CPG Week by BevNET & Nosh
In this episode: This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard dig into Walmart’s decision to remove synthetic dyes from its store-branded products. The team goes on to discuss how certain brands are repositioning in the plant-based cheese category, the abrupt closure of Nor-Cal Beverages and the data behind the high-protein craze. Show Highlights: 0:15 - Walmart has announced it will remove all synthetic dyes from its many private-label brands. Monica explains why Walmart’s move aligns with how other big food companies are responding to...
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Once Upon An IPO. Plus, Will A Food Health Score Influence Shoppers?
CPG Week by BevNET & Nosh
In this episode: On this episode of CPG Week, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery unpack Once Upon A Farm’s IPO announcement, a grocery retailer’s adoption of a food health scoring system, breakfast maker Seven Sundays’ step toward vertical integration, and Beckett Industries’ new food and beverage focused fund. Show Highlights: 0:15 - Once Upon A Farm has filed for an . Monica explains what this means for Jennifer Garner’s next-generation childhood nutrition brand. 3:35 - Grocery chain Hy-Vee has a with nutrition intelligence platform FoodHealth...
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Once Upon An IPO. Plus, Will A Food Health Score Influence Shoppers?
CPG Week by BevNET & Nosh
In this episode: On this episode of CPG Week, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery unpack Once Upon A Farm’s IPO announcement, a grocery retailer’s adoption of a food health scoring system, breakfast maker Seven Sundays’ step toward vertical integration, and Beckett Industries’ new food and beverage focused fund. Show Highlights: 0:15 - Once Upon A Farm has filed for an . Monica explains what this means for Jennifer Garner’s next-generation childhood nutrition brand. 3:35 - Grocery chain Hy-Vee has a with nutrition intelligence platform FoodHealth...
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SlimFast Gets A New Owner, Slate Gets $23M
CPG Week by BevNET & Nosh
In this episode: On this episode of CPG Week, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss the most recent twist in Ben & Jerry’s battle with Unilever over its stance on the Gaza War, how Slate Milk has ridden the high-protein trend to a $23 million investment, SlimFast’s new owner and why one seasoned beverage industry executive thinks energy drinks need to grow up. Show Highlights: 0:15 - Monica discusses why Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield has from his iconic frozen dessert brand and how this is the latest escalation between the...
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This week, the podcast explores the implications of the Congressional spending bill on the hemp beverage industry and why there is a silver lining to the defined timeline for product sales. Senior reporters Brad Avery and Lukas Southard also discuss Gopuff’s big investment round and why there is so much synergy between energy drinks and fitness supplements. The podcasters conclude the episode with a taste test of new beverages and snacks.
Show Highlights:
0:20 - Hemp is facing an existential crisis after Congress passed its newest spending bill, putting a 365-day timeline in place for hemp-derived beverage sales to continue. Brad and Lukas discuss what stakeholders have been saying in the last week, what we might see moving forward with lobbying efforts and what could happen in the broader cannabis industry.
8:00 - Gopuff has secured a $250 million investment as it puts more resources behind its artificial intelligence technology that will make the online grocery delivery platform more efficient.
9:00 - Another fitness supplement brand, RAW Nutrition, is aiming to go deeper in energy drinks with its BUM Energy brand by adding significant industry experience to its team. Brad and Lukas discuss the trend of gym supplement brands finding a broad consumer base with energy drinks.
12:45 - For the first time in a long time, Brad and Lukas are in the same room recording so the two reporters decided to try new food and drink together and discuss how these samples represent some trends in their respective categories.
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