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BevNET's Taste Radio Podcast 🎧
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🎙️#1 Podcast in CPG | Over 1000 episodes exploring the stories behind leading & emerging food & beverage brands. Listen on all platforms 🔥

Published by @bevnet.com & hosted by Ray Latif, @bevnetcraven.drnk.it @bevnetmike.bsky.social, & Jacqui Brugliera
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New episode from @bevnet's Taste Radio: Slate shows canned milk can win, landing $23M. Also: insights from a high-energy SF meetup with founders and industry vets. 🥛📈🌉
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Milk, Money & Momentum. Slate’s Rise & A Bay Area Buzz.
September 26, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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New episode: The “Beverage Whisperer” Ken Sadowsky breaks down what separates breakout brands from burnout and what’s working (and not) in today’s drinks market. @bevnet 🎙️ 🥤
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‘Whisper’ Success Into Existence. An Industry Icon Shows The Way.
September 23, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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New episode from @bevnet: Protein is in everything, from popcorn to mashed potatoes. Are we hitting protein fatigue or a marketing-led macro trend? Plus a San Diego meetup recap. 💪🧪
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Protein Is Everywhere. But Does It Belong Everywhere?
September 19, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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New @bevnet Taste Radio episode: Elevator Talk with FUZZEE, Rise Yaupon, Släcka, Lovely Bunch + Nordic Tree Water 🎙️ #CPG #ElevatorTalk
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Elevator Talk: FUZZEE, Rise Yaupon, Släcka, Lovely Bunch, Nordic Tree Water
September 17, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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New episode: Halfday co-founder on dorm-room to $9B iced tea—missteps, winning Whole Foods, and the last-minute call that led to funding. @bevnet 🍵🚀
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How Halfday Went From Dorm Room To Disrupting A $9B Category
September 16, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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New episode from @bevnet Taste Radio: CPG winners, culture and capital. Highlights from Chicago, RTD coffee’s surge, and Nutrabolt’s $200M bet on Bloom. ☕📈 www.tasteradio.com/episodes/202...
Chomps, Coffee & Cocktails. CPG’s Winners Are Culturally Relevant.
September 12, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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New Taste Radio episode: William H. Macy on why he’s all in on Woody Creek—how a neighborhood deal became a national spirits brand at accessible prices. @bevnet 🎙️🥃
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‘Shameless’ CPG: Why William H. Macy Is All In On Woody Creek
September 9, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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New episode from @bevnet’s Taste Radio 🎧: From campuses to cannabis, how emerging CPGs scale. Inside Better Sour’s rapid retail growth (incl. a Sprouts-exclusive), Toom’s brand refresh from niche to national, plus the adaptogen overload dilemma. 🛒📈🧄🌿
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Niche To National. The Brands Finding A Better Way To Scale.
September 5, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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🚀 On this week’s Elevator Talk, visionary founders from Juicybite, Send Bars, Date Smarter, Keya’s Snacks & Elephant Green Chili Chutney share how they’re shaking up the CPG space. Special guest co-host: Food Biz Wiz’s Allison Ball 🎤
Elevator Talk: Juicybite, Send Bars, Date Smarter, Keya's Snacks, Elephant Green Chili Chutney
The latest episode of Taste Radio’s Elevator Talk spotlights innovative leaders from Juicybite, Send Bars, Date Smarter, Keya's Snacks and Elephant Green Chili Chutney. This week’s special co-host...
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September 3, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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From a NJ garage to $90M a year 💥
Clio Snacks CEO John McGuckin unpacks the brand’s explosive journey—from homemade Greek yogurt bars to national retail shelves. A must-listen for builders and dreamers 🧠🍫

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$90M & Surging. The Keys To Clio Snacks’ Scaling Strategy.
How did Clio Snacks evolve from a homemade Greek yogurt bar created in a New Jersey garage into a national brand generating $90 million in annual sales? In this episode, company CEO John McGuckin shares...
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September 2, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Why did Spindrift ditch its Spiked line? We unpack the move, plus highlight big wins for Mooski and Painterland Sisters 💰🌱
Get the scoop on funding, flavor, and upcoming Taste Radio meetups in the U.S. and U.K. 🇺🇸🇬🇧
Spindrift’s Shift & Seven-Figure Raises
The hosts dissect Spindrift’s decision to discontinue its Spiked line and spotlight rising CPG stars Mooski and Painterland Sisters, each of which recently announced major funding rounds. They also...
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August 29, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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New episode 🎧 Brightland founder Aishwarya Iyer shares how saying no to Whole Foods—twice—helped build a premium CPG brand rooted in integrity, trust, and smart growth. @bevnet
Why Brightland Said ‘No’ to Whole Foods – Twice – And Grew Anyway
Aishwarya Iyer, the founder of premium olive oil and pantry staples company Brightland, built one of the fastest-growing premium CPG brands by doing what many startups overlook: putting product integrity,...
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August 26, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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While alcohol consumption is cooling, the battle between clean-label ingredients and high-protein performance foods is heating up 🔥 The hosts explore how brands like David, Crisp Power and Athletic Brewing are responding to major consumer shifts.
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Adapting To The Sober-Curious, Ozempic-Friendly Consumer
While alcohol consumption is cooling, the battle between clean-label ingredients and high-protein performance foods is heating up. The hosts examine what’s driving these massive shifts in consumer behavior,...
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August 22, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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🚀 On this week’s Elevator Talk, meet the founders behind Whole Moon, Solstice, Raya Fruit Water, Hawaiian Soda Co. & Elixir Shots — all sharing their visions for the future of CPG. Special co-host: Allison Ball of Food Biz Wiz.
Elevator Talk: Whole Moon, Solstice, Raya Fruit Water, Hawaiian Soda Co., Elixir Shots
The latest episode of Taste Radio’s Elevator Talk spotlights innovative leaders from Whole Moon, Solstice, Raya Fruit Water, Hawaiian Soda Co. and Elixir Shots. This week’s special co-host is Allison...
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August 20, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Ben Jacobsen, founder of Jacobsen Salt Co., reveals how a few flakes of sea salt sparked a journey to building one of the most iconic artisanal food brands 🧂💡
He shares how creativity and grit shaped his path from bootstrap to cult status.

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Scaling Salt. The Makings Of An Iconic Cult Food Brand.
Ben Jacobsen, founder of Jacobsen Salt Co., shares how an entrepreneurial journey that began with a few flakes of sea salt led him to creating one of the country’s most iconic artisanal food brands....
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August 19, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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New episode of @bevnet's Taste Radio 🎧 ColdTrack's Warner Siebert shares five smart strategies for cutting costs on cold & frozen DTC shipping, including carrier variety, DC placement, and packaging optimization.
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ColdTrack's Secrets to Cost-Effective Cold Shipping
In an interview on Taste Radio, ColdTrack's Chief Revenue Officer, Warner Siebert, explained how brands can profitably ship cold and frozen products directly to consumers. He outlined five key strategies:...
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August 18, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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Monster hits $2B in a quarter, Celsius up 84%, and energy drinks are crushing it in C-stores ⚡️ Why is the category on fire—and where do newcomers fit in? The hosts also dive into beef tallow fries, mushroom lattes, clean cookies and more 🍪🍄
Billions In The Can, Tallow In The Fryer. But Who's Buying?
Monster just posted its first-ever $2B quarter, Celsius saw revenue jump 84% year-over-year and energy drink sales in C-stores are booming. What’s fueling this explosive growth, and where’s the white...
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August 15, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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New episode of @bevnet's Taste Radio 🎙️ Actor Wyatt Russell (Marvel’s U.S. Agent) and producer Richard Peete share how they’re shaking up the cocktail scene with Lake Hour 🍸 www.tasteradio.com/episodes/202...
The ‘Hour’ Of Change Has Come. And A Marvel Hero Is At The Helm.
Actor Wyatt Russell – best known for his role as U.S. Agent in the Marvel film “Thunderbolts” – and producer Richard Peete pull back the curtain on their journey launching Lake Hour, a fast-growing...
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August 12, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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New episode 🎧 Gen Z is heating up the frozen aisle with BFY picks—but are rising prices cooling their appetite? @bevnet dives into the trend, plus tastings of global sips & non-alc spirits.
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Why Is Gen Z Obsessed With BFY Frozen Foods? We’ve Come Undone.
Gen Z is reshaping the frozen food game… and they’re not settling for TV dinners. But while they’re hungry for health and convenience, there's a catch: the price tag. Can wellness-focused frozen...
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August 8, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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🎙️ The latest Elevator Talk features bold voices from Sohha Savory, Coro Foods, La Pêche, SaladSprinkles, and Cedar F&B. Special co-host Beth Brown of S3 Connect joins the conversation on innovation, growth, and standing out in CPG.

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Elevator Talk: Sohha Savory, Coro Foods, La Pêche, SaladSprinkles, Cedar F&B
The latest episode of Taste Radio’s Elevator Talk spotlights innovative leaders from Sohha Savory, Coro Foods, La Pêche, SaladSprinkles, and Cedar F&B. This week’s special co-host is Beth Brown,...
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August 6, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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New episode 🎧 @bevnet Taste Radio: Torchy’s Tacos founder Mike Rypka shares how a redemptive culture, clean craveable food 🌮, and intentional growth fueled the rise of a beloved fast-casual brand.
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People First, Tacos Second. The Culture That Built Torchy’s.
Mike Rypka, the founder of revered fast-casual chain Torchy’s Tacos, opens up about the humble beginnings of the company and how deliberate growth has helped preserve its identity and quality. He also...
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August 5, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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🌾 Ray from Taste Radio sits down with Jillian Wishman of Bay State Milling to talk about HealthSense — a groundbreaking high-fiber wheat flour with 10x the fiber of traditional flour, without compromising taste or texture.

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Revolutionizing Wheat: How Bay State Milling’s HealthSense Is Changing the Game
Ray from Taste Radio interviews Jillian Wishman of Bay State Milling, a 125-year-old, family-owned company specializing in grain-based food solutions. Jillian highlights their innovative product HealthSense,...
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August 4, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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New @bevnet Taste Radio 🎧 What’s up with PepsiCo’s latest prebiotic cola? The hosts dig in, plus highlight hot shot brands and how “WaterTok” may have swayed the Dyla acquisition. 💧🔥
Hey Pepsi, We Remain Perplexed. But These Brands Straight Slapp.
What’s the point of PepsiCo’s new sub-line of prebiotic colas? Is it addressing genuine consumer demand for functional ingredients, or just riding the wellness wave? The hosts once again weigh in....
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August 1, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Neal Cohen and Yoni Reisman of Tip Top Cocktails share how a spark at a music festival became a leading ready-to-drink cocktail brand 🍸🔥
Bootstrapping, brand discipline, and building consumer love through quality and convenience.
A Tip From A Top Brand? Quality & Convenience Are Essential.
Neal Cohen and Yoni Reisman, co-founders of trailblazing ready-to-drink cocktail brand Tip Top Cocktails, share how an idea sparked on the music festival circuit evolved into a highly awarded brand with...
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July 29, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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New @bevnet Taste Radio 🎧 How GNGR's organic wellness shots broke through in bodegas & Wegmans. Plus: PepsiCo's bold move & what drove Tia Lupita's acquisition. Startups, take notes 💡
Be Timely. Be Great. Be Relentless. Why The GNGR Formula Works.
How did GNGR Labs’ organic, cold-pressed wellness shots become a staple in New York City bodegas and land nationwide distribution at Wegmans? Founder Namik Soltan shares a story powered by purpose,...
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July 25, 2025 at 3:05 PM