CPG Week Podcast: Expo West Sneak Peek
Episode 164
In this episode:
In this episode:
This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporters Brad Avery and Lukas Southard gear up for the annual trek to Anaheim for Natural Products Expo West. Listen in to learn about the brands, products and trends on our radar this year.
Show Highlights:
0:20 – The podcasters discuss what they are looking forward to checking out at Expo West. Lukas has his eye on the meat snack category and creatine creeping into new applications.
2:50 – Monica shares the themes she’s tracking at the show, including global flavors, functional benefits and the evolution of familiar categories and new twists on pizza, candy and other everyday staples.
4:40 – Brad shares his hacks for conquering the Anaheim Convention Center in three days.
8:20 – The trio is excited to try new items from Spindrift, Mid-Day Squares, Evergreen, Like Air and more.
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 BevNET and Nosh 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 cpgweek@nosh.com.
Show Highlights:
This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporters Brad Avery and Lukas Southard gear up for the annual trek to Anaheim for Natural Products Expo West. Listen in to learn about the brands, products and trends on our radar this year.
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 BevNET and Nosh 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 cpgweek@nosh.com.
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