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Taste Radio Ep. 141: How Late July Founder Nicole Dawes Turned a Niche Into a $100 Million Business
Dawes joined Taste Radio for a conversation chronicling her entrepreneurial journey, from childhood to her decision to launch Late July Snacks to its eventual sale. She also explained why staying independent early on and maintaining voting control of her company saved it from potential downfall and told a remarkable story about her first sales call.
Cece’s Lands Former WFM Co-CEO as Investor
Cece’s Veggie Co. announced today an investment in the company by Walter Robb, the former co-CEO of Whole Foods Market. Exact terms of Robb’s investment were not disclosed, but founder Mason Arnold told NOSH it was a “meaningful” amount.
Nielsen: Millennials Value Health and CSR
In a new report Nielsen researchers found that not only are millennials shopping differently for fast-moving consumer goods and using technology in new ways to inform those purchasing decisions, but also care more about integrated corporate social responsibility initiatives and health claims.
Boston Innovation Lab to Convert Pilotworks to Incubator Model
The new venture, known as Nursery, will serve as an incubator for emerging brands. Founder Adam Melonas told brands he is planning to shift away from a shared kitchen model to one where Nursery will also take an equity stake in the brands using the space.
Elevator Talk: Fat Snax Brings Low Carb Cookies to the Keto Community
Fat Snax founder and CEO, Jeff Frese, is on a mission to help end metabolic diseases influenced by lifestyle. Fat Snax produces low carb cookies and teas, targeted at the low-carb ketogenic fitness community. The company is looking for strategic partnerships to help grow its retail footprint.
Taste Radio Ep. 140: How to Solve Billion-Dollar Problems, According to Ripple Foods Co-Founder Adam Lowry
In this episode, Adam Lowry explores the development of both Method and Ripple and how lessons from the former factored into the foundation for the latter. He also shared his perspective on how the funding environment for CPG brands has changed.
Copper Cow Closes Multi-Million Dollar Round To Expand Sales Channels
Vietnamese-inspired coffee brand Copper Cow Coffee today announced the close of a $2 million round of funding today. The round was led by Silverton Partners, which contributed half of the capital, with CRCM Ventures, Montage Ventures and Social Starts also taking part.
Taste Radio Insider Ep. 10: How Beanfields is Winning Consumers One Package at a Time
Beanfields CEO Arnold Ventura explores the development of his professional life amid the rapidly evolving food and beverage industries and how lessons gleaned from each role have molded his perspective on business and his leadership style.
NOSH Live 2018 Day 2 Recap: Redefining Natural Foods
On the second day of NOSH Live Winter 2018, entrepreneurs, investors, analysts, and executives gave their perspective on how to innovate, differentiate, and navigate in a rapidly changing industry.
Creation Nation Wins NOSH Live Pitch Slam 5
Creation Nation, a maker of no-bake protein bar and bite mixes, emerged as the winner of the 2018 NOSH Pitch Slam product competition held during the two-day NOSH Live winter conference on November 29 and 30 in Santa Monica, Calif.









