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Taste Radio

BevNET Inc.
Whole Foods
Functional Beverages
Consumer Packaged Goods
Beverage Industry
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Entrepreneurship
Pepsico
Bevnet
Target
Bevnet Live
Food and Beverage Industry
Expo West
Sustainability
California
Covid-19
Poppi
Nombase
Acquisition Of Poppi
Sauz
Olive Oil

The top podcast for anyone building a business in food or beverage, BevNET's Taste Radio features interviews with the leaders and rising stars of our fast-evolving industry. The shows also include discussion on emerging trends, innovation and news of the week from our regular cadre of hosts from the BevNET and NOSH teams. Tell us what you think at ask@tasteradio.com. You can also email us if you a... more

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Latest Episodes

The best founders know that great products don't win on their own.

Investor, entrepreneur, and longtime business journalist Darren Rovell joins Taste Radio to share the lessons he's learned backing breakout brands like Athletic Brewing, PopUp Bagel... more

Consumer expectations are changing fast, and brands of every size are being forced to adapt.

In this episode, we discuss what PepsiCo's response to GLP-1s and inflation signals for CPG. We also dive into Vita Coco's acquisition of a super-premium ... more

How do you build a $150M CPG brand when your first retail opportunity falls apart?

For Little Spoon, the answer was to stop waiting for the shelf and start building a relationship with the customer.

After its initial plans to launch fresh baby fo... more

Can a brand built on purpose survive when its mission is put at risk?

The hosts dive into the escalating conflict between Ben & Jerry's and its parent company over funding cuts to the ice cream maker's philanthropic foundation, debating whether a ... more

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Recent Guests

Adupe Akawumi
founder of ChamCham
Episode: Pitching An 'Empire' Builder: Hover, Purple Drop, Atomico, Ola Mate & ChamCham
Charlie Eisen
founder of Hover
Episode: Pitching An 'Empire' Builder: Hover, Purple Drop, Atomico, Ola Mate & ChamCham
Roger Velasquez
co-founder of Purple Drop
Episode: Pitching An 'Empire' Builder: Hover, Purple Drop, Atomico, Ola Mate & ChamCham
AJ Scordillo
founder of Ola Mate
Episode: Pitching An 'Empire' Builder: Hover, Purple Drop, Atomico, Ola Mate & ChamCham
Maria Velasquez
co-founder of Purple Drop
Episode: Pitching An 'Empire' Builder: Hover, Purple Drop, Atomico, Ola Mate & ChamCham
Kevin Brodwick
Head of Mission Control for Atomico
Atomico
Episode: Pitching An 'Empire' Builder: Hover, Purple Drop, Atomico, Ola Mate & ChamCham
Zoe Licata
Reporter on BrewBound (sister publication of BevNET, NOSH, Taste Radio)
BrewBound
Episode: Why The Next Big Thing—In Booze Or Beyond—Is Often Borrowed
JW Wiseman
Founder and CEO of Curious Elixirs
Curious Elixirs
Episode: How Curious Elixirs Built An Eight-Figure Brand Without Outside Investors
Tony David
Founder and CEO of Bakeful
Bakeful
Episode: OIipop/Graza Investor Tom Spier Rides The Elevator With Four Food Founders

Hosts

Ray Latif
Host of Taste Radio with BevNET/Taste Radio involvement; editor/producer affiliations.
John Craven
Co-host; industry leader with Taste Radio / BevNET affiliation.
Melissa Travers
Co-host; Taste Radio / BevNET affiliate.
Mike Schneider
Co-host; Taste Radio / BevNET affiliate.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 242 ratings
  • Pulse of Bevvy CPG

    HAVE to keep up as a bev founder. Love having this on when WFH / driving to stay up to date.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KrisMT
    United States25 days ago
  • Best CPG podcast

    I was never into podcasts but as a CPG founder it kind of grew on me

    The best one out there

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yaza Labneh
    United Statesa month ago
  • Insightful and entertaining

    We’ve really enjoyed listening to this podcast as a start-up brand, from the guests to the dynamics of each host. They’re super tapped into what founders want to know!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    angie, umma juice
    United Statesa month ago
  • Excellent podcast

    I’ve been listening to this podcast for quite an awhile. The host is clearly experienced and does great interviews and the production quality is top-notch.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Spanaran
    United Statesa month ago
  • Nicholas Williams

    I’ve been in the CPG business for a long time. Most podcasts are hosted by armchair experts trying to sell a product or service. Ray Latif and Taste Radio, on the other hand, bring on a diverse array of experts for every show and ask the tough questions that get to the crux of the CPG business.

    If you want to learn about CPG, stay up to date on Food & Beverage, or simply be entertained, Taste Radio is a must-add to your routine.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nicholas Alden Williams
    United Statesa month ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The community values up-to-date industry coverage, strong host interview style, and energetic banter.
Listeners praise the show as essential CPG industry insight, actionable and entertaining.
Guests consistently praised for practical, founder-focused perspectives and real-world examples.

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How Curious Elixirs Built An Eight-Figure Brand Without Outside Investors
Q: What's the core message you want retailers to understand about Curious Elixirs?
That our products help people feel better and that customers will come back if the experience is compelling, with data showing proximity to direct-to-consumer audiences and a willingness to merchandise well in-store.
How Curious Elixirs Built An Eight-Figure Brand Without Outside Investors
Q: How did you approach building your initial audience and getting press?
We used Kickstarter to identify our core tribe, pursued press from major outlets, and did consistent outreach—four days a week for an hour—to tell our story and refine it based on feedback.
How Curious Elixirs Built An Eight-Figure Brand Without Outside Investors
Q: Why did you decide to go without outside investors and how has that shaped growth?
We prioritized control and a long-term mission over quick capital; we've built eight figures year after year with a focus on profitability and organic growth rather than dilution.
What Did It Take to Make MadeGood Great?
Q: What challenges did you encounter early on and how did you address them?
We operated a small 20,000 square-foot plant with a tight cash flow; we prioritized getting products produced and out the door while living with limited salaries, and we relied on family grit and manufacturing experience to overcome early scaling hurdles.
What Did It Take to Make MadeGood Great?
Q: How did you approach building a multinational brand given your allergen-free focus?
We believed the core insight—that shoppers are also the consumers at home—applied across households, so we designed for the whole family and pursued a disciplined, long-term go-to-market path starting from farmers markets and local retailers before scaling.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Taste Radio

What is Taste Radio about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A fast-paced show focused on consumer-packaged goods, beverages, and food brands, with deep dives into brand-building, go-to-market strategies, packaging decisions, and retail dynamics. Episodes blend founder interviews, investor perspectives, and on-the-ground coverage from industry meetups, highlighting real sugar innovations, premium positioning in traditional categories, and the role of storytelling, data, and partnerships in scaling early-stage brands. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on practical branding and distribution tactics, plus a robust spotlight on live events, sampling programs, and cross-channel growth that often features emerging CPG disruptors and seasoned operators alike.

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1. CPG Week by BevNET & Nosh
2. Nombase Podcast
3. Operators
4. My First Million
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Taste Radio launched 10 years ago and published 896 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Taste Radio include:

1. Adupe Akawumi
2. Charlie Eisen
3. Roger Velasquez
4. AJ Scordillo
5. Maria Velasquez
6. Kevin Brodwick
7. Zoe Licata
8. JW Wiseman

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