CPG Week Podcast: Nestle’s Goodbye to Fake Dyes And Hydration Litigation

In this episode:

This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss how Nestlé USA nixed synthetic dyes across its food and beverage portfolio and why hydration brand LMNT is suing Oasis, a product ratings app. The hosts also break down new funding for collagen protein bar brand Stars + Honey and aguas frescas maker Bawi.

Show Highlights:

0:20 – Nestlé USA has completed the removal of artificial colors from its U.S. food and beverage portfolio. Monica outlines the changes.

3:20 – LMNT is suing product ratings app Oasis over claims its electrolyte powders contain “over seven times the legal amount of lead.” Lukas unpacks the case.

6:25 – VMG Partners has taken a minority stake in collagen protein bar brand Stars + Honey. Monica shares details of the $24 million growth equity investment.

7:40 – Bawi, a better-for-you agua fresca brand, has closed a $6 million seed round. Lukas highlights the beverage maker’s plans for the cash.

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