CPG Week Podcast
CPG Week Podcast by BevNET & Nosh
Welcome to CPG Week, 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 Nosh and BevNET 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 podcast@nosh.com.
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CPG Week: Fear & Loathing At Expo West
The annual Natural Products Expo West trade show happens this week and the podcast team gathers to discuss what they are looking out for at this year’s show.
CPG Week: Spindrift Soda and Alani Nu Acquisition
The CPG Week team discusses the launch of a new soda line from sparkling water maker Spindrift just a month after its sale to a private equity group. Then, the group digs into the details of Celsius Holdings’ $1.8 billion acquisition of competitor Alani Nu and examines how the deal could impact distribution in the energy drink category as well as what the sale spells for prior owner (and PRIME maker) Congo Brands.
CPG Week: The RFK Jr. Effect on CPG
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is already making his mark on the food system just days after his confirmation as secretary of Health and Human Services. The CPG Week team discusses the big industry issues to watch during his tenure and some of the fallout already underway at the FDA.
CPG Week: The C-Store Opportunity
On this episode of CPG Week, the team explores how the convenience channel is offering fresh opportunities and new challenges to food and beverage brands.
CPG Week: The Long Tail Of Tariffs’ Impacts
The CPG Week team discusses how tariffs are impacting the CPG industry after a whirlwind Monday paused the 25% import taxes on Mexican and Canadian products.
CPG Week: Eggs-istential Crisis At The Grocery Store
The CPG Week podcast team discusses why eggs have become a quintessential example of why grocery prices remain high despite moderating inflation.
CPG Week: Fancy Food and Buzz-Free Booze
In this episode, the CPG Week podcast team discusses the emerging trends spotted on the show floor at the final Winter Fancy Food Show and why the Specialty Food Association is replacing the long-running tradeshow with a new event next year. Then, the group talks about the adult non-alcoholic beverage category, including sales data and standout brands.
CPG Week: New Year, New Acquisitions
In this episode, the CPG Week podcast team covers four acquisitions in food and beverage including Spindrift’s anticipated sale and the unexpected new owner of Simple Mills.
CPG Week: Brand Revivals, Ultra-Processed Ban & A Distressed Co-Man
On this episode of CPG Week, the podcast dives into the revival of nostalgic beverage brands, the implications of California’s fight against ultra-processed foods and one beverage co-packer’s abrupt plant closure.
CPG Week: 2024 Trends & New Year Predictions
In this episode, the CPG Week team goes back through some of the trends they tracked in 2024 while looking ahead to predictions and issues to watch in the new year.