Taste Radio Studio - Day 1 Interviews

Recorded live at BevNET Live NYC 2026, the Taste Radio Studio features conversations with founders, marketers, expert consultants, and ingredient innovators discussing emerging trends, brand building, product development, and the future of consumer packaged goods.

Watch as these industry experts share insights on innovation, consumer engagement, functional ingredients, entrepreneurship, and growth strategies shaping the next generation of beverage brands.

Taste Radio Studio Guests:

Bianca Jeanty, Client Partner - Strategic Brand Partnerships, Snap Inc.
Lara Niemann, Global Marketing, Category Management - Beauty, Gelita
Andrea Wightwick, Founder & CEO, Hapsy
Dan Baum & Dan White, Co-Founder & CEO/Fmr. Chief of New Revenue Streams CCNA, Multiply
Marie-Sophie Desormeau, Founder & CEO, Myce
Dan Machtemes, Vice President of Research & Development, Allen Flavors
Nicole Bentler, Co-Founder, Pocono Maple Water

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The State of Cannabevs: Strategy on Deadline

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