Elevator Talk
Elevator Talk showcases up-and-coming food and beverage brands to the industry, giving founders a chance to put their brand in the spotlight and share their story. Meet the founders behind the hottest brands hitting the market and hear their plans to stand out on shelves.
Each episode features a group of brand leaders, the host, and an industry expert, who asks follow-up questions and provides feedback for each entrepreneur.
Retailers, investors, distributors, suppliers, service providers and fellow brands can tune into the live feed on the BevNET and NOSH homepages as well as on the BevNET LinkedIn and NOSH LinkedIn pages on Wednesdays at 3pm ET.
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Watch previous episodes on our Elevator Talk video playlist.
Elevator Talk: Yolélé Brings Traditional African Foods to a Global Audience
Philip Teverow is the co-founder and CEO of Yolélé Foods, a mission-based brand that’s bringing African ingredients and food culture to an international audience, while providing a source of income for smallholder farmers in Africa. The company’s first ingredient platform is fonio, an ancient grain that’s gluten-free, low glycemic and cooks in five minutes.
Elevator Talk: Sweet Nothings Crafts Plant-Based Frozen Treats for Anytime Snacking
Jake Kneller is the co-founder of Sweet Nothings, a startup company offering a lineup of frozen snacks designed to be enjoyed anytime of the day. The products are crafted to be eaten like an ice cream without dairy or added sugar, and instead highlight healthy and clean ingredients such as blueberries and beets.
Elevator Talk: Wake-N-Bagel Takes the Work Out of Fresh Baked Bagels
Angelina McClean is the Vice President of Wake-N-Bagel, a frozen bagel brand that’s bringing the bagel shop experience to home kitchens. The company is targeting natural food consumers and specialty shoppers that want fresh baked bagels without spending hours in the kitchen.
Elevator Talk: Joya Delivers Plant-Based Function Focused on Flavor
Ruth Elnekave is the Founder & CEO of Joya, a company focused on bringing consumers moments of pure, everyday joy through superfoods and functional foods that are just as decadent as they are nourishing and effective. Joya’s three lines of products include functional elixirs and loose leaf teas that utilize adaptogenic herbs and medicinal mushrooms, as well as handcrafted chocolates that feature simple ingredients.
Elevator Talk: Rachel’s is Upgrading the Oatmeal Experience with Premium Overnight Oat Mixes
Rachel Joseph is the Founder and CEO of Rachel’s Brand, an emerging company that’s stirring things up in the oatmeal category with overnight oat mixes. Rachel’s aims to serve millennial consumers with a premium version of the classic oatmeal breakfast, using superfood ingredients like organic rolled oats, chia seeds, hemp and flax for a better-for-you option that can easily be prepared the night before.
Elevator Talk: Maxine’s Heavenly Elevates Homestyle Cookies with Clean Ingredients
Robert Petrarca is the CEO and co-founder of Maxine’s Heavenly, a sweet snacking company that crafts cookies with better-for-you ingredients. Inspired by a beloved family recipe, Maxine’s aims to deliver a homemade taste for consumers seeking healthier options.
Elevator Talk: Honeycut Kitchen Aims to Revive Snack Cakes With Balanced Nutrition
Jenny Heman is the founder of Honeycut Kitchen, an upstart brand crafting nutritious snack cakes with a balanced macro profile. Focused on fitness enthusiasts and health-forward consumers, the company is offering a fresh take on the famous indulgent treat using natural and organic ingredients.
Elevator Talk: Three Wishes Reimagines Cereal with Healthy Ingredients
Ian Wishingrad is the co-founder of Three Wishes Cereal, a brand looking to innovate in the stale cereal category, crafting a healthier choice compared to traditional offerings in the set. The company aims to provide families with a familiar and easy breakfast option that’s grain-free, low in sugar and features protein-packed ingredients.
Elevator Talk: Planeteer’s Edible Cutlery Aims to Reduce Plastic Pollution
Dinesh Tadepalli is the co-founder of Planeteer, a company that is helping to solve the plastic pollution problem by replacing plastic cutlery with edible cutlery. The brand’s first products are non-gmo, all natural spoons that stay firm for 25 minutes in hot soups and 45 minutes in ice cream.
Elevator Talk: Kips Plans to Turn More Snackers Onto Kale Chips
Nadeem Srouji is the founder and CEO of Kips, the maker of dehydrated kale chips seasoned with flavorful spices and ingredients. The company is looking to expand beyond kale chip consumers, reaching the average snacker through farmers’ markets, bars and coffee shops, as well as offering options for vegan, keto and gluten-free eaters.