CPG Week by BevNET & Nosh

Welcome to CPG Week, the podcast that explores the latest happenings in the consumer packaged goods industry. Join our seasoned reporting team as they dish out the week’s stories in quick, easy-to-digest episodes. Catch up on the top headlines of the week, dive into exclusive insights with the Nosh and BevNET teams, and set yourself up to make more informed business decisions. Tune in to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the dynamic world of packaged food and beverage.

David’s Fishy New Innovation. Plus, Is Kraft Heinz Breaking Up? 07/17/2025

Keeping Up With Kardashian’s Snack Brand. Plus, A Co-Packer’s Abrupt Closure 07/10/2025

UNFI's Cyber Crisis Aftermath & The Celebrity Podcaster To Bev Biz Pipeline 07/03/2025

BetterBrand's Founder Goes AWOL. Plus, Momofuku's Fresh Funding 06/26/2025

UNFI SNAFU And Beckham’s Buzzy Business Bet 06/19/2025

UNFI SNAFU And Beckham’s Buzzy Business Bet 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 company’s recovery efforts and shares tips for brands affected by the disruption. 3:20 - L.A. Libations’ invested in candy brand Better Sour. Senior reporter Brad Avery unpacks the reasoning behind the investment and how the startup plans to spend its new cash. 6:00 - Soccer legend has launched a new snack venture targeting the overlooked market of youth sports. Monica highlights the brand’s go-to-market strategy and future product development plans. 8:00 - Speaking of soccer, – the beverage brand formerly known as Guayaki – has kicked off some new sponsorship deals with football clubs and events. Brad details all the new marketing plays from the brand since unveiling its new identity earlier this year. 10:35 - Monica and Brad talk about a “hard seltzer that goes hard,” Liquid Death’s latest clapback, and dill pickle ramen noodles. About CPG Week CPG Week is the podcast that explores the latest happenings in the consumer packaged goods industry. Join our seasoned reporting team as they dish out the week’s stories in quick, easy-to-digest episodes. Catch up on the top headlines of the week, dive into exclusive insights with the and teams, and set yourself up to make more informed business decisions. Tune in to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the dynamic world of packaged food and beverage. New episodes are released every week. Send us comments and suggestions anytime to . /episode/index/show/8b323abd-10ba-4242-a791-b0f32d9b49d4/id/37073625

The Case Against David. Plus, Is Vegan Cheese In Crisis? 06/12/2025

A Spirits Distributor Exits California. Plus, AG1 Hits Costco 06/05/2025

A Spirits Distributor Exits California. Plus, AG1 Hits Costco 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 second-largest beverage-alcohol distributor, Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), is after losing several major suppliers. Senior reporter Lukas Southard explains what this could spell for the industry. 2:40 - AG1, formerly Athletic Greens, is making its . Monica shares why the supplement brand’s new Costco partnership is a big deal. 4:35 - InvestBev Group announced it was one of the i’s latest $14.2 million round. Lukas explains how the private equity firm plans to support the beverage startup in a growing but competitive category. 6:30 - Mike’s Hot Honey partners with Burt’s Bees on lip balm, Hefty introduces birthday cake scented trash bags, and the founder of a premium spice company spotted his brand’s items in a popular television show. About CPG Week CPG Week is the podcast that explores the latest happenings in the consumer packaged goods industry. Join our seasoned reporting team as they dish out the week’s stories in quick, easy-to-digest episodes. Catch up on the top headlines of the week, dive into exclusive insights with the and teams, and set yourself up to make more informed business decisions. Tune in to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the dynamic world of packaged food and beverage. New episodes are released every week. Send us comments and suggestions anytime to . /episode/index/show/8b323abd-10ba-4242-a791-b0f32d9b49d4/id/36864545

David's Goliath Raise and Big Papi's Big Bet on Rum 05/29/2025

Can Chobani Clean Up Daily Harvest’s Image? Plus, A Peek At Peak Protein 05/22/2025

Meati and Beyond Meat Go From Sizzle to Fizzle. Plus, Danone's Latest Deal 05/15/2025

Meati and Beyond Meat Go From Sizzle to Fizzle. Plus, Danone's Latest Deal In this episode: On this episode, the CPG Week podcast team digs into the declines of two prominent plant-based brands before discussing the acquisitions of Mary’s Gone Crackers and Kate Farms. Next, the hosts highlight the latest celebrity to launch a coffee brand. (Maybe a hot sauce would have been more appropriate?). Show Highlights: 0:15 - The team kicks off the podcast discussing the downfall of mycelium meat maker Meati, who is reportedly selling for $4 million – after raising a total of $450 million during its lifespan. Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous provides a rundown of recent events that led to this point. 2:15 - Beyond Meat is also on the backburner. The plant-based patty purveyor recently secured $!00 million in debt financing after a particularly brutal quarter that saw U.S. retail and foodservice sales declining by double digits. 5:00 - Senior reporter Brad Avery unpacks the sale of gluten-free pioneer Mary’s Gone Crackers by a Dare Foods subsidiary. What does it mean for the company going forward? 5:55 - Danone has struck a deal for , a maker of plant-based baby formula. The French dairy giant expands its reach into a new segment of the market. Brad discusses why the acquisition is consistent with Danone’s recently stated goals. 6:55 - Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis is launching a coffee business (and speaking at BevNET Live!), Mid-Day Squares co-founder Jake Karls can finally eat his brand’s products, and Pepsi is playing dirty in Coke’s backyard. About CPG Week CPG Week is the podcast that explores the latest happenings in the consumer packaged goods industry. Join our seasoned reporting team as they dish out the week’s stories in quick, easy-to-digest episodes. Catch up on the top headlines of the week, dive into exclusive insights with the and teams, and set yourself up to make more informed business decisions. Tune in to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the dynamic world of packaged food and beverage. New episodes are released every week. Send us comments and suggestions anytime to . /episode/index/show/8b323abd-10ba-4242-a791-b0f32d9b49d4/id/36579315

Why Did Guayakí Get a Name Change? Plus, Weed’s Web-based Approach 05/08/2025

Why Did Guayakí Get a Name Change? Plus, Weed’s Web-based Approach In this episode: On this episode of CPG Week, senior reporters Brad Avery and Lukas Southard walk through the biggest news items of the week. The reporters discuss Guayakí’s rebrand to Yerba Madre, how intoxicating hemp brands have leveraged DTC to grow and a pair of recent earnings reports showing a slow start to the year. Brad and Lukas finish up with a welfare check on Free Bird founder Jay Williams after a playfully disturbing post on LinkedIn. Show Highlights: 0:20 - Say bye to Guayakí and hello to Yerba Madre. Brad runs through his recent conversation with Yerba Madre (formerly Guayakí) CEO Ben Mand about the and how it reaffirms the tea maker as the flagbearer for yerba mate in the U.S. 2:30—Lukas updates Brad on the most recent regulatory wins and losses for the intoxicating hemp beverage category. The two discuss how the category is amid a push for closer alignment with beverage alcohol. 6:30 - Ghost has been by Mondelēz, which claims that the energy drink brand cannot use the trademarks for Sour Patch Kids, Oreo, Swedish Fish and Chips Ahoy after being by Keurig Dr Pepper. 8:00 - Lukas runs through Celsius’ “slow start” to the year with its . Brad chimes in with Black Rifle Coffee’s latest quarterly earnings, also representing . 9:45 - On a lighter note, the duo discusses a comical from Free Bird canned water’s founder Jay Williams about a recent run-in with McDonald’s Hamburglar. About CPG Week CPG Week is the podcast that explores the latest happenings in the consumer packaged goods industry. Join our seasoned reporting team as they dish out the week’s stories in quick, easy-to-digest episodes. Catch up on the top headlines of the week, dive into exclusive insights with the and teams, and set yourself up to make more informed business decisions. Tune in to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the dynamic world of packaged food and beverage. New episodes are released every week. Send us comments and suggestions anytime to . /episode/index/show/8b323abd-10ba-4242-a791-b0f32d9b49d4/id/36484735

Why Did Guayakí Get a Name Change? Plus, Weed’s Web-based Approach 05/08/2025

No Time To (Food) Dye 05/01/2025

Sweet Treat Trends 04/24/2025

A Funding Double Feature And Vertical Farming Follies 04/17/2025

Tariff Turmoil For Small Brands 04/10/2025

Tariff Turmoil For Small Brands In this episode: This week, the podcast team is turning its attention to how small brands are navigating tariff turmoil. The CPG Week podcast hosts talked with several food and beverage founders about the issues most pressing for their respective businesses amid the rapidly changing environment. From pulling back on trade spend to changing packaging solutions and , emerging brands are getting creative in how they plan to survive a potentially protracted period of import taxes. Show Highlights: 0:30 - Is Pirate’s Booty on its way back to its founder Rob Ehrlich? At the moment, the brand appears to be staying under , but Ehrlich continues his nearly two-year campaign hinting that it will be back in the Vegan Rob’s portfolio. 4:15 - Tariffs are all the rage right now, but how are small food and beverage brands dealing with added costs? Senior reporter Brad Avery explained what Just Ice Tea founder Seth Goldman said about his company’s moves to ease the burden of new import taxes. 7:00 - The dynamic nature that tariffs have been announced to the public has caused not only but also a fear that demand shock will cause prices to rise steeply. 10:30 - Packaging is a major concern for CPG entrepreneurs because much of it comes from China, which is facing over 100% tariffs currently. For many brands, pivoting to a domestic supplier is not available, leaving limited options to counter elevated costs. 14:00 - There are only so many ways to squeeze cost-savings out of a startup’s supply chain, especially when many of these costs are being felt weeks or months after orders were made. About CPG Week CPG Week is the podcast that explores the latest happenings in the consumer packaged goods industry. Join our seasoned reporting team as they dish out the week’s stories in quick, easy-to-digest episodes. Catch up on the top headlines of the week, dive into exclusive insights with the and teams, and set yourself up to make more informed business decisions. Tune in to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the dynamic world of packaged food and beverage. New episodes are released every week. Send us comments and suggestions anytime to . /episode/index/show/8b323abd-10ba-4242-a791-b0f32d9b49d4/id/36077140

The War On Ultraprocessed Foods 04/03/2025

The Insurgent Brands Playbook 03/27/2025

Pepsi Buys Poppi. Your Move, Coke. 03/20/2025

Introducing...Nombase! 03/17/2025

Hot Takes From Expo West 03/13/2025

Fear & Loathing At Expo West 03/04/2025

Spindrift Soda and Alani Nu Acquisition 02/27/2025

The RFK Jr. Effect on CPG 02/20/2025

The RFK Jr. Effect on CPG In this episode: is already making his mark on the food system just days after his confirmation as secretary of Health and Human Services. The CPG Week team discusses the big industry issues to watch during his tenure and some of the fallout already underway at the FDA. While some of his ideas have pulled bipartisan support – like eliminating ultraprocessed foods and chemical additives from the food supply – these positions will put Kennedy in direct opposition with the interests of industry leaders and even that of the administration that selected him for the role. Show Highlights: 0:30 - Could buying in Bitcoin protect chocolate makers amid the cocoa pricing chaos. BevNET and Nosh senior reporter Brad Avery explains why to secure its supply. 3:15 - BevNET and Nosh assistant managing editor Adrianne DeLuca shares why the head of FDA’s Human Foods program after just 18 months. 4:30 - Ultraprocessed foods are a hot button issue with Kennedy at the helm of the health department. Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous ponders how removing additives from the food supply could worsen already sky-high grocery prices. 7:30 - Raw milk has entered the chat. The group debates its origins and concerns about its safety. 10:30 - How are industry trade groups and leaders reacting to Kennedy’s appointment? It’s a bit mixed. About CPG Week CPG Week is the podcast that explores the latest happenings in the consumer packaged goods industry. Join our seasoned reporting team as they dish out the week’s stories in quick, easy-to-digest episodes. Catch up on the top headlines of the week, dive into exclusive insights with the and teams, and set yourself up to make more informed business decisions. Tune in to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the dynamic world of packaged food and beverage. New episodes are released every week. Send us comments and suggestions anytime to . /episode/index/show/8b323abd-10ba-4242-a791-b0f32d9b49d4/id/35363395

The C-Store Opportunity 02/13/2025

The C-Store Opportunity In this episode: Who doesn’t want a personal vending machine in their garage? The CPG Week talks about poppi’s recent and the backlash that has ensued before exploring how the CPG industry is evolving with convenience stores. A recent highlighted how foodservice is making an impact with consumers in c-stores. The CPG Week team explores how the channel is offering fresh opportunities and new challenges to food and beverage brands. Show Highlights: 0:30 - There have been a lot of opinions about poppi’s vending machine marketing campaign that launched during the Super Bowl last weekend. The CPG Week team gives its takes. 4:15 - Brad explains what he learned from a recent CoBank report about . The group discusses how CPG brands are evolving with a shift in consumer buying behavior in the channel. 7:00 - How are next-generation brands adjusting strategy to better align with how consumers are using c-stores as food destinations as opposed to just a snack stop while filling the gas tank? 9:20 - Operating in the convenience channel is different than grocery retail. How are CPG operators prioritizing their distribution to meet a brand’s target audience? What does this mean for the larger food and beverage companies? 13:15 - The team discusses how the evolution of convenience stores towards better-for-you brands represents a recent shift in consumer behavior. About CPG Week CPG Week is the podcast that explores the latest happenings in the consumer packaged goods industry. Join our seasoned reporting team as they dish out the week’s stories in quick, easy-to-digest episodes. Catch up on the top headlines of the week, dive into exclusive insights with the and teams, and set yourself up to make more informed business decisions. Tune in to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the dynamic world of packaged food and beverage. New episodes are released every week. Send us comments and suggestions anytime to . /episode/index/show/8b323abd-10ba-4242-a791-b0f32d9b49d4/id/35269395

The Long Tail Of Tariffs’ Impacts 02/06/2025

The Long Tail Of Tariffs’ Impacts In this episode: Remember the over a potential trade war? The CPG Week team is joined by BevNET Editor-in-Chief Jeff Klineman to understand how tariffs are impacting nearly all of the CPG industry after a paused the 25% import taxes on Mexican and Canadian products. After a quick discussion about Super Bowl food and beverage choices, the group unravels how CPG brands from to food makers to contract manufacturers are preparing for an uncertain future. Show Highlights: 0:30 - This Sunday marks the annual February tradition of drinking beer and eating Buffalo wings while watching advertisements and famous musicians perform in the middle of a field (plus a bit of football). The group discusses whether they will be noshing on Kansas City BBQ or Philly cheesesteaks during the Super Bowl. 4:20 - Jeff explains why tariffs are an especially important topic for many U.S. CPG brands. He explains that it is not just concerning from a cost perspective but also impacts the long-term sales of American products abroad. 7:30 - It goes deeper than raw ingredient sourcing for many brands but reverberates in other aspects of manufacturing like the equipment and machine parts that U.S. suppliers buy from China, Mexico and Canada. 9:30 - Brad talks about how potential tariffs could impact U.S. producers with aluminum pricing which is largely sourced from China and Canada. 11:00 - How are international brands reacting to the looming trade war? Some Canadian startups are weighing moving operations to the U.S. Jeff shares insights from supply chain experts about how brands can adapt to a fluid import environment. About CPG Week CPG Week is the podcast that explores the latest happenings in the consumer packaged goods industry. Join our seasoned reporting team as they dish out the week’s stories in quick, easy-to-digest episodes. Catch up on the top headlines of the week, dive into exclusive insights with the and teams, and set yourself up to make more informed business decisions. Tune in to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the dynamic world of packaged food and beverage. New episodes are released every week. Send us comments and suggestions anytime to . /episode/index/show/8b323abd-10ba-4242-a791-b0f32d9b49d4/id/35169960

Eggs-istential Crisis At The Grocery Store 01/30/2025

CPG Week by BevNET & Nosh

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