CPG Week Podcast

This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery discuss Beyond Meat’s expansion beyond meat alternatives, Prime’s foray into protein shakes, DayDayCook’s exit from the U.S., and Chameleon Cold Brew’s future under new ownership.

This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, a leadership shakeup at Lemon Perfect, the acquisition of snacking platform The Good Crisp Company, and Koia’s entry into the modern soda category. The podcasters also share highlights from the Winter FancyFaire show in San Diego.

This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery discuss protein-packed launches for the new year: David’s Bronze bars, Mel Robbins’ energy shot, and more. The hosts also share details on a merger between Splendid Spoon and Mosaic Foods and Zico Rising’s latest funding.

This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporters Brad Avery and Lukas Southard reflect on the top stories of the year, including the rising influence of the Make America Healthy Again movement on the food and beverage industry, the biggest merger moments, and notable highlights of hemp’s uncertain future.

This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery discuss a spate of funding news for a hot sauce brand, a hummus startup and a functional beverage company. The hosts also chat about what an executive order to reschedule cannabis could mean for the hemp drink market.

This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss leadership changes at Coca-Cola and Kraft Heinz, Thrive Market’s decision to drop alcohol, and what the apparent closure of Believer Meats means for the future of cultured protein.

This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery discuss San Francisco’s lawsuit over ultraprocessed foods, Anheuser-Busch’s $490 million acquisition of BeatBox, Stockeld Dreamery’s sale to Bettani Farms, and Ripple Foods’ $17 million funding round.

This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard share highlights of Nosh Live and BevNET Live, held Dec. 4-5 and Dec. 7-9, respectively, in Marina del Rey, Calif.

This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery discuss the bidding war drama surrounding the recently liquidated plant-based cheese brand Miyoko’s Creamery. The podcasters also chat about cold-press juice maker Suja Life’s plans for a public market exit and Once Upon A Farm’s delayed public offering. Finally, the hosts look at a merger in the mocktail segment.

On the CPG Week Podcast, the team discusses the impending hemp ban, Gopuff’s $250 million and supplement makers launching energy drinks.