Nosh Staff

Say hello to the BevNET and NOSH content calendar, where we list the upcoming free and subscriber-only happenings that you won’t want to miss for each site. Featuring a swath of new shows as well as our ongoing Office Hours and Elevator Talks, the calendar is our handy way of getting the word out on what’s coming up.

BevNET and NOSH have designed a platform exclusively for subscribers so that they can work with their peers and our selected experts. Our first Round Table discussion will be with Stu Strumwasser, managing director of Green Circle Capital, on Aug. 26. Stu will be answering questions about valuation trends in the natural products industry, and the overall changes in fundraising and operational strategy that can help guide brands as the capital cycle changes.

“New Girl” actor Max Greenfield and serial entrepreneur Mike Constantiner, co-founders of dad-centric consumer products and lifestyle company Dadz, spoke about how they’re attempting to reach a “new generation of dads,” the importance of a strong founding team and why it offers a “shortcut” to a fast start and how the brand is being communicated to the trade and consumer press.

Brands big and small benefit from maintaining good relationships with investment bankers, who often help them navigate important decisions when it comes to fundraising and valuation. On Thursday, September 3rd, brand leaders will have the opportunity to participate in 1-on-1 virtual meetings with investment bankers that have expertise facilitating dealmaking in the food and beverage industry.

On the next episode of Office Hours we’ll discuss valuation trends in the natural products industry and the overall changes in fundraising and operational strategy that can help guide brands as the capital cycle changes. This look at valuations and at the overall investment market for rising food and beverage brands will be part of a special three-part content and networking series.

Remember 2019? It was a year in which food and beverages brands were already growing — before the pandemic sent consumers into new modes of pantry loading and cooking from home. In this gallery, we highlighted the top 20 highest-ranking food and beverage companies from the annual Inc5000 list, which was published today and ranks the country’s fastest-growing privately-held companies.

This episode of Elevator Talk features leaders from Read the Ingredients, W*nder, La Di Da, M Kombucha and Down to Cook Foods. This week’s special co-host is Daina Trout, the co-founder and CEO of Health-Ade Kombucha.

The state of strategic venture units during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic will be explored during Office Hours on Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 3 p.m. ET when our guests will be the John Haugen, Heidi Dillon Otto, and Daniel Grubbs, the leaders, respectively, of 301 INC (General Mills), Distill Ventures North America and PepsiCo Ventures Group. Office Hours viewers are encouraged to submit questions before and during the show, and will be invited to join the discussion live.

You might recognize Tony’s Chocolonely by its quirky labels and comic font logo. Behind the Dutch brand’s playful vibe, however, is a profound mission to end the use of child labor within the cocoa industry. Ynzo van Zanten, the company’s Chief Evangelist, spoke about how Tony’s has navigated the development of a premium brand while staying focused on its overarching social mission.

The frozen section saw several notable new entries this month, with Fairlife’s first foray into frozen desserts and meal kit brand Purple Carrot’s new single-serve packaged meals. Check out the gallery for more of July’s notable new releases, including Tia Lupita’s new tortilla made with upcycled flour and limited edition summer flavors from ONE Brands and Perfect Snacks.