NOSH Podcast: Quietly Approaching $30 Million Revenue, $13 Million Raise for Bachan’s
Episode 3
Nosh Staff
In this episode:
This week, NOSH editor Carol Ortenberg along with BevNET Editor-in-Chief Jeff Klineman and reporter Lukas Southard chatted about what trends Jeff saw in his trip to Las Vegas for the National Association of Convenience Stores’ trade show. The team also reflects back on the anniversary of a major deal and delved into the shake-ups happening in plant-based meats. Later, Carol talked with Japanese barbecue sauce maker Bachan’s founder Justin Gill about fundraising and the advantages of covert brand-building.
In this episode:
01:10: BevNET Editor-in-Chief Jeff Klineman talks about healthy options entering the c-store space, mingling with brand mascots and the number of new products featuring caffeine coming to the convenience channel.
8:50: The team wishes RX Bar a happy five year anniversary on the company’s sale to Kellogg’s and discusses innovation through acquisitions.
11:55: Lukas discusses the dissolution of JBS’ Planterra Foods division and how the broader pullback in plant-based meats reflects the future of the category.
19:53: NOSH editor Carol Ortenberg spoke with Bachan’s founder Justin Gill about the brand’s recent capital raise as well as how the brand grew into a profitable omnichannel business. Carol asked about how the company kept a low-profile amidst its successful growth.
About the NOSH Podcast
The staff of NOSH.com takes listeners inside the business of natural, organic, sustainable and healthy food during the NOSH Podcast. Using interviews and discussion, the team illuminates the news, brands, people, trends, and money affecting the world of packaged food.
New episodes are released every week. Send us comments and suggestions anytime to podcast@nosh.com.
Show Highlights:
On this week’s show, the NOSH team discusses what’s new in convenience channels and the future of the plant-based meat industry. In the interview, NOSH’s Carol Ortenberg talked with Bachan’s founder Justin Gill about growing into profitability and building a successful brand quietly.
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