
The CPG Operator Podcast from BevNET CPG Media is your go-to resource for building and running a food or beverage brand. Host Melissa Traverse sits down with brand founders, retail buyers, investors and industry partners to dig into the issues operators face every day, from retail and distribution to pricing, fundraising, marketing and supply chain, with timely insights and tactical advice you can... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 158 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EntrepreneurshipBusiness | |||

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I am an avid fan of the podcast and have been listening to the series when I first launched my company.
Every episode brings a unique perspective and I always walk away with something to thing about and implement for myself.
Full of actionable insights and practical advice across a really broad range of subjects with lots of interesting expert interviews, highly recommend!
The Nombase pod / Melissa do such a beautiful job creating a space for the CPG community. The topics of the pod span from managing burnout and hustle culture all the way to understanding the important trends in CPG / things to look out for. Such a fun listen!
I loved being a guest on the Nombase Podcast! Melissa creates such a thoughtful space for real conversations about the ups and downs of building in CPG. The episode was full of practical insights, and I came away inspired by the other founders’ stories. Highly recommend this podcast to anyone in food & beverage or retail!
Love how Melissa helps curate practical knowledge and advice on a range of topics with industry experts. The convos also helps put the ‘community’ front and forward in what often feels like a very competitive industry.
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The show centers on practical, inside-baseball discussions for CPG brands navigating retail, distribution, and growth. Episodes tackle topics like positioning new beverages, regaining shelf space after mergers, cold-chain and SNOP for perishable products, entry strategies for national retailers, pricing dynamics, and private label opportunities. Guests are founders, CEOs, and senior executives sharing real-world tactics, data-driven storytelling, and field-tested insights for scaling in grocery, mass retail, and specialty channels. A standout trait is the strong focus on actionable frameworks and retailer-facing perspectives, making it a valuable resource for founders, marketers, and operators aiming to accelerate growth in the CPG/beverage... more
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Recent guests on CPG Operator Podcast include:
1. Bhavna Kolakaluri
2. Ethan Frisch
3. Nico Jeffery
4. Camilo Ortiz
5. Stephanie Garcia Turner
6. Harry Kahn
7. Kendall Kransdorf
8. Mary Kate Kloeblen
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