Nosh Staff

On this week’s show, the NOSH team runs down NOSH Live 2022, highlighting key themes and trends threaded through the discussions with industry experts. Later, we hear from Holly Adrien, Natural and Organic Innovation and Strategy Manager at Kroger.

Los Angeles-based snack dipper startup brand Sunnie was named the winner of Pitch Slam 13, NOSH’s pitch competition for emerging food brands sponsored by PepsiCo Ventures Group.

NOSH’s annual Best Of awards honor the individuals, brands and products that have demonstrated excellence during the year and resonance that will extend far beyond the last twelve months. As consumers returned to brick and mortar stores and financial concerns loomed large, these winners represent the people and companies who have pushed ahead in 2022.

NOSH Live Winter 2022 kicks off in Santa Monica tomorrow with a lineup of CPG experts ready to discuss the current state of the natural food industry, supply chains, retail evolution, creator-based brands and more. We hope you will join us in-person or if you couldn’t make the trip, tune in to the Livestream!

Justin Gill, the founder and CEO of Japanese barbecue sauce brand Bachan’s, spoke about how the brand’s rapid start was fueled by six years of preparation and planning prior to its debut, the intentionality of Bachan’s label and package design, why he considers high quality ingredients as key to creating consumer loyalty and his thoughtful approach to demand planning.

This week’s smattering of notable new products brings winter-inspired breakfast items, a custom cookie kit from a prominent beer brand and a line of instant lentil meals.

The NOSH team run through the shifting priorities and narrowing focus of large CPG corporations including B&G Foods, Kelloggs and Beyond Meat. Later, Adrianne sits down with Arturo Elizondo, co-founder and CEO of The EVERY Company, to discuss his experience at the UN’s COP27 summit.

In this fall-themed roundup of new coffee and tea releases, Death Wish Coffee Co. and Partners celebrate the holiday season early, La Colombe partners with the ACLU and Bruvi branches into coffee pods.

In the latest episode of Elevator Talk, we feature leaders from Schmutz, Nature’s Turn, Single & Fat and Sweety. Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. This week’s special co-host is Mia Medina, the founder and CEO of Gather Brands, who shared her thoughts, questions and feedback with the participants.

Dario Wolos, the founder and CEO of fast-growing Mexican-inspired restaurant chain Tacombi and consumer brand Vista Hermosa, spoke about his vision to share Mexican culture through authentic food, hospitality and experience, how the journey of building a business has come to define who he is as an entrepreneur and a leader, and his decision to align with acclaimed restaurateur Danny Meyer.