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: A Spirits Distributor Exits California. Plus, AG1 Hits Costco
This week, the podcast team discusses the merger of two legacy cheesemakers and the exit of a major beverage alcohol distributor from a key spirits market. Next, the hosts dig into the debut of digitally-native supplement brand AG1 in physical retail and explore why the news of an energy drink startup’s new investor brings fresh opportunities for its growth goals.
CPG Week: David’s Goliath Raise and Big Papi’s Big Bet on Rum
This week, the podcast team discusses big moves by protein bar startup David, plus industry reactions to the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission’s recent report on ultraprocessed foods, fermented foods maker Cleveland Kitchen’s recent capital raise, and a former slugger’s new spirits venture.
CPG Week: Can Chobani Clean Up Daily Harvest’s Image? Plus, A Peek At Peak Protein
The CPG Week podcast dives into Chobani’s acquisition of Daily Harvest, Kettle & Fire’s new manufacturing plant and the surge of protein beverages.
CPG Week: Meati and Beyond Meat Go From Sizzle to Fizzle. Plus, Danone’s Latest Deal
On this episode, the CPG Week podcast team digs into the declines of two prominent plant-based brands before discussing the acquisitions of Mary’s Gone Crackers and Kate Farms. Next, the hosts highlight the latest celebrity to launch a coffee brand. (Maybe a hot sauce would have been more appropriate?).
CPG Week: Why Did Guayakí Get A Name Change? Plus, Weed’s Web-Based Approach
On the CPG Week podcast, the team goes over Guayakí’s rebrand, hemp beverages in DTC and a check-in on a pair of recent Q1 earnings calls.
CPG Week: No Time To (Food) Dye
The CPG Week podcast dives into the recent FDA/HHS directive to remove synthetic food dyes from food and beverages, discussing the feasibility of the plan and how it will complicate food manufacturing.
CPG Week: Sweet Treat Trends
The CPG Week podcast discusses new sweet innovations and how other trends in packaged food are blending into indulgence products.
CPG Week: A Funding Double Feature And Vertical Farming Follies
The CPG Week podcast team discusses a pair of funding rounds recently announced by functional beverage brands and the struggles of vertical farming businesses.
CPG Week: Tariff Turmoil For Small Brands
On this episode of the CPG Week podcast, the team turns its attention to how small brands are navigating tariff turmoil.
CPG Week: The War On Ultraprocessed Foods
In this episode, the CPG Week team discusses industry and regulatory efforts to define and restrict ultraprocessed foods in the U.S. food supply. Spoiler alert: There’s a lot of gray area.