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Taste Radio

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

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

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The latest episode of Taste Radio's Elevator Talk spotlights innovative leaders from Wave Kids, Osia, Jous, Kulli and Amor Cura. The founders and operators introduce their brands and share recent company updates and milestones.

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A relentless focus on product quality and operational discipline helped Chris Kirby build Ithaca Hummus into one of the most successful CPG brands of the past decade. With Guillermo's Salsa, he's putting that same playbook to work again – but at a no... more

What actually gets investors to say yes in today's CPG market?

In this episode, we revisit conversations with founders, operators and investors at Taste Radio's NYC Meetup who share candid advice on why disciplined growth, financial transparency an... more

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Recent Guests

Samira Neku
Co-founder, interview subject
Bella Up
Episode: Elevator Talk: Wave Kids, Osia, Jous, Kulli, Amor Cura
Moe Aras
Founder of Lucinda Capital
Lucinda Capital
Episode: As Investors Get More Selective, Grocery Gets More Curated
Lella Rafferty
CMO of Next Foods (Cheribundi, GoodBelly)
Next Foods
Episode: As Investors Get More Selective, Grocery Gets More Curated
Matt Bachmann
Founder and CEO of Wandering Bear Coffee
Wandering Bear Coffee
Episode: As Investors Get More Selective, Grocery Gets More Curated
Ian Tecklin
Founder of Ripi Foods
Ripi Foods
Episode: How Ripi Landed Whole Foods & Target In Its First 15 Months
Semira Nikou
Co-founder of Better Sour
Better Sour
Episode: CPG's Plot Twist: Old Ingredients, New Money
Damian Primis
CEO of Primis Imports
Primis Imports
Episode: Elevator Talk: Primis Imports, Sfizi, Chara Greek Froyo, Highrise Food Co.
Sheila Prakash
Founder of Sfizi
Sfizi
Episode: Elevator Talk: Primis Imports, Sfizi, Chara Greek Froyo, Highrise Food Co.
Ashley Whalen
Founder of Chara Greek Froyo
Chara Greek Froyo
Episode: Elevator Talk: Primis Imports, Sfizi, Chara Greek Froyo, Highrise Food Co.

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 236 ratings
  • Great Podcast For CPG Brand Insights

    This podcast does an amazing job of diving into what’s going on with some of the newest and upcoming CPG brands. Awesome source to stay up to date and learn valuable information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chicken potato sushi
    United States4 months ago
  • The best in the US

    Love these guys - keeps me up to date on what’s going on in CPG - but done in a very fun, human way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ollyowlface
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Very informative and entertaining

    Great podcast to stay up to speed on the latest CPG news. Host does a nice job asking the right questions to dig into topics at the right level.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Podcast Me
    United States8 months ago
  • F&B essential

    Great industry feedback

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gogo gadget go
    United States8 months ago
  • Great work & great listening

    I find these podcasts worth the listen. Just give it a try!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KRSone2
    United States9 months ago

Listeners Say

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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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As Investors Get More Selective, Grocery Gets More Curated
Q: What should founders be doing differently from an operational standpoint and also from a fundraising standpoint?
Fundamentals matter most: build clean financial statements and a transparent data room; show velocity in key accounts; avoid chasing too many channels at once; focus on direct-to-consumer and wholesale lanes strategically; involve investors with credibility early and prove execution through updates.
Elevator Talk: Primis Imports, Sfizi, Chara Greek Froyo, Highrise Food Co.
Q: What is Highrise's go-to-market strategy and how will the AM/PM concept scale?
Samori and Christian discuss rolling out via coffee shops and a cafe-focused strategy, supported by D2C and community kitchens, with a focus on education about daypart use and energy benefits.
Elevator Talk: Primis Imports, Sfizi, Chara Greek Froyo, Highrise Food Co.
Q: What makes Chara Greek Froyo unique in the frozen yogurt space, and how do you balance premium positioning with price?
Ashley outlines the high-protein, low-sugar, lactose-free Greek yogurt base, nostalgic branding, and a two-part AM/PM product strategy, noting price at $8.99 as premium but justifiable through quality and lifestyle messaging.
Elevator Talk: Primis Imports, Sfizi, Chara Greek Froyo, Highrise Food Co.
Q: How does Sfizi plan to leverage press momentum and explain a niche product to broader audiences?
Sheila describes leveraging Forbes, CNN, and other outlets to reach enthusiasts and general consumers, while using playful packaging and accessible flavors to broaden appeal beyond Italian-food purists.
Elevator Talk: Primis Imports, Sfizi, Chara Greek Froyo, Highrise Food Co.
Q: What differentiates Primis Imports in such a saturated olive oil category?
Damian explains that quality must be the differentiator, with a focus on educating consumers about polyphenols and the value they add, plus strategic branding and packaging that communicates this distinction on the shelf.

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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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2. CPG Week by BevNET & Nosh
3. How I Built This with Guy Raz
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Taste Radio launched 10 years ago and published 875 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. Samira Neku
2. Moe Aras
3. Lella Rafferty
4. Matt Bachmann
5. Ian Tecklin
6. Semira Nikou
7. Damian Primis
8. Sheila Prakash

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