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Taste Radio

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

What does it take for an emerging CPG brand to go from promising to investable?

Brian Folmer, founder of FirstLook and FirstLook Ventures, offers a behind-the-scenes look at how he evaluates the next generation of consumer brands. FirstLook is a "S... more

The latest episode of Taste Radio's Elevator Talk spotlights emerging leaders from Gold Crush Cocktails, Roadie Brew, Ample Hydration, Pesche and Gingerbug, who introduce their brands, share recent company updates, and highlight key milestones.

Thi... more

Chicago's CPG scene is thriving, and we got a taste of it firsthand.

Fresh off our latest Taste Radio meetup, we spotlight the city's vibrant brand community and sample a fascinating lineup of products discovered at the highly touted, unceremonious... more

Functionality is everywhere – but are consumers buying the benefit or seeing right through it?

This week, we dig into the rise of protein- and fiber-enhanced snacks from Khloud, Doritos and Smartfood, the growing buzz around colostrum, and a troub... more

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Recent Guests

Colleen Zammer
Representative from Bay State Milling
Bay State Milling
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Darren Rovell
Investor, entrepreneur, and longtime business journalist
Taste Radio guest; Tastemaker Capital; Kickstand Cocktails
Episode: What Betting On Brands Taught Darren Rovell About Building One
Lucinda Awkwat
Head of Sales at VIP
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Episode: PepsiCo Is Paying Attention. Are You?
Andrew Creases
CEO of VIP
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Episode: PepsiCo Is Paying Attention. Are You?
Angela Vranich
Co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Little Spoon
Little Spoon
Episode: Whole Foods Said Wait. Little Spoon Built A $150M Brand Instead.
Andrew Kreises
CEO of VIP
VIP
Episode: Whole Foods Said Wait. Little Spoon Built A $150M Brand Instead.
Tom First
Co-founder of Culture Pop and Nantucket Nectars veteran
Culture Pop; Nantucket Nectars
Episode: The Good, Bad & Ugly Of Mission-Driven Brands
AJ Scordillo
founder of Ola Mate
Episode: Pitching An 'Empire' Builder: Hover, Purple Drop, Atomico, Ola Mate & ChamCham
Charlie Eisen
founder of Hover
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Hosts

Ray Latif
Host and editor/producer with BevNET/Taste Radio roots; covers industry trends, brand stories, and market analysis.
John Craven
Co-host and recurring contributor; focuses on brand storytelling, retail dynamics, and industry news.
Melissa Travers
Co-host and contributor; covers brand-building insights, product strategy, and market trends.
Mike Schneider
Co-host and contributor; discusses underwriting growth strategies, retail execution, and investor perspectives.

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 Statesa month 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 States2 months 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 States2 months ago

Listeners Say

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Production quality and interview style are consistently praised.
Guests bring a mix of operators and investors, with strong emphasis on practical lessons for brand growth.
Audience values actionable, founder-focused insights and honest feedback from guests.

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AI Is Changing How Brands Are Built. It Can't Build Yours.
Q: How should brands balance AI tools with real expertise when bringing products to market?
Brands should use AI to augment human expertise, source trusted professionals from platforms like NonBase, and ensure legal and labeling accuracy, rather than relying solely on AI-generated content.
AI Is Changing How Brands Are Built. It Can't Build Yours.
Q: What is the main risk of letting AI fully drive brand decisions without human oversight?
The panelists argue that AI cannot replace core brand identity or deep consumer understanding; without human oversight, AI can misrepresent a brand or produce misguided strategies, so founders should guide AI with authentic values and domain expertise.
PepsiCo Is Paying Attention. Are You?
Q: What is VIP doing to future-proof its platform with AI, and what does the new architecture enable for distributors and suppliers?
VIP is investing in an AI-first architecture that can integrate diverse data sources, deploy agents that perform work and make decisions within guardrails, and support communications with trading partners, aiming to drastically reduce the need for manual interventions.
PepsiCo Is Paying Attention. Are You?
Q: How does VIP measure ROI for AI implementations, and how does it move beyond hype to practical value?
ROI is described in terms of faster data-to-insight cycles, better decision support through AI agents, and workflow improvements like predictive ordering and reduced data-entry errors, with a broader adoption across the three-tier system.
PepsiCo Is Paying Attention. Are You?
Q: Andrew, let's start off by talking about where the beverage industry is headed and why AI is a strategic investment.
AI is seen as essential for boosting efficiency across small and large teams alike, enabling faster, smarter insights, and supporting back-office and front-line operations so teams can focus on higher-impact tasks.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Taste Radio

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

Taste Radio focuses on the business of food and beverage, featuring in-depth conversations with founders, investors, and industry leaders about brand building, funding, retail strategy, and market trends. Episodes frequently cover faster-growing segments (CPG, functional snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, and better-for-you formats), packaging and go-to-market tactics, and real-world retailer dynamics (major chains, regional players, and omni-channel strategies). Notable throughlines include investor perspectives on fundable concepts, the impact of data and AI on the three-tier system, and balance between premium storytelling and practical tactics for scaling brands. The show often weaves in event/news updates and practical takeaways for foun... more

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Taste Radio launched 10 years ago and published 903 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. Colleen Zammer
2. Darren Rovell
3. Lucinda Awkwat
4. Andrew Creases
5. Angela Vranich
6. Andrew Kreises
7. Tom First
8. AJ Scordillo

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