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The Startup CPG Podcast

Startup CPG
Consumer Packaged Goods
CPG
Fundraising
Venture Capital
Consumer Brands
Retail
Expo West
Startup CPG
Product Development
Entrepreneurship
Whole Foods
Investment
CPG Industry
OOSO Sparkling Tea
Inventory Management
E-Commerce
Whole Foods Market
Founders & Funders
Trade Shows
Gut Health

The top CPG podcast in the world, highlighting stories from founders, buyer spotlights, highly practical industry insights - all to give you a better chance at success.

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Latest Episodes

In this Founder Feature, host Caitlin Bricker sits down with Jessica Assaf, founder of All Natural Flavor, a new candy brand built on clean ingredients and a very simple purpose: joy. Jessica is a self-described professional pivoter who previously co... more

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In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, host Daniel Scharff sits down with Matt Merson, President of Once Upon A Coconut, for a deep, practical primer on retail pricing: how to set a shelf price, what it means for your wholesale price, and what a... more

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In this Founder + Funder episode, host Hannah Dittman sits down with Lindsay Leopold, Founder and CEO of Joy Supply, and Brandon Alster, Founder and Managing Partner of Sling Ventures, to unpack how the two met at a Startup CPG Founders & Funders Roa... more

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In this Founder Feature, host Caitlin Bricker sits down with Isabella Hoag, founder and CEO of OSIA, a caffeine-free energy drink made with real fruit, no natural flavors, and a functional blend of ingredients, to talk about building a brand through ... more

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Recent Guests

Jenna Cameron
Foodservice sales consultant with more than 12 years of experience at consumer food brands
Jenna Cameron Consulting
Episode: The Release of Our Foodservice Tracker Tool for CPG Brands
Marc Jonna
Third-generation grocer, co-founder and president of Plum Market.
Plum Market
Episode: #272 Retailer Spotlight: Plum Market with Marc Jonna
Zachary Cartwright
Principal food scientist at AQUALAB by Addium and adjunct faculty member at Washington State University
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Episode: R&D RADIO: How Water Activity Keeps Shelf-Stable Food Safe, Crunchy, and Fresh
Moira O'Connell
Vice president at Astō Consumer Partners with experience at L Catterton and Bank of America.
Astō Consumer Partners
Episode: Quality of Revenue Beats Growth: Why a Quick Costco Win Can Boom and Bust
David Yu
Reprise Health co-founder with a background in mathematics and international supply chains
Reprise Health
Episode: Scaling an Asian Medicine Brand into Whole Foods Market and Walmart
Kai Lim
Reprise Health co-founder with a background in accounting, finance, and consulting
Reprise Health
Episode: Scaling an Asian Medicine Brand into Whole Foods Market and Walmart
Andrew Firestone
Food scientist and founder of Firestone Consulting Group
Firestone Consulting Group
Episode: #271: Inside Scoop on Founders & Formulators Speed Dating
Andrew Kuzera
Founder of Ono, a protein soda brand
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Megan Castellon
Co-founder and CEO of Syren Spreads
Syren Spreads
Episode: #271: Inside Scoop on Founders & Formulators Speed Dating

Hosts

Daniel
Host of The Startup CPG Podcast, focused on founders, investors, and industry practitioners.
Hannah Dittman
Operations and Finance host with a focus on founders' stories and investor perspectives.
Caitlin Bricker
Host covering founder journeys, brand building, and marketplace insights.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 934 ratings
  • A must listen

    As a new CPG founder, the Startup CPG podcast has been an invaluable resource. It’s like having a crash course in the industry in your pocket—full of practical advice, honest founder stories, and insights I can actually apply as I build my brand. I’ve learned so much and genuinely feel less alone navigating the wild world of CPG. A must-listen for any emerging founder!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gaby │ Ourkraut
    United States3 months ago
  • Highly Informative

    These podcasts are amazing resources for founders. I’m an avid listener and love the content overall. One small piece of feedback is the new host (Hannah) often spends too much time echoing back to the guest what they just said and it comes off as if she’s trying to show off and sound eloquent. She seems very smart and genuine but would do well to let the guest shine a little more.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    hmjgfrg
    United States6 months ago
  • Startup CPG Retail Sales Tracker

    I attended my first Grocery Run event in Chicago and had the chance to meet buyers face to face — then came home and listened to this episode. Everything landed differently because of that experience. The tracker suddenly made complete sense: the retailer sequencing, the review calendars, knowing how to structure your outreach. I could map it directly to the conversations I’d just had. If you’re an emerging brand, don’t sleep on this. And if you can get to an in-person event first, do it — you’l... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Syren Spreads
    United States6 months ago
  • Absolutely brilliant

    Startup CPG podcast is so valuable, helping to accelerate understanding and empathy for brands and buyers and everyone in this beautiful ecosystem.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sakiko_LA
    United States9 months ago
  • Thank you for providing another resource in the world of CPG.

    As a CPG brand, I find these podcasts educational, inspiring and informative. I love to learn other brands stories and the “why” behind the brand. It is refreshing and encouraging to know other brands challenges are the same or similar to your own and that you are not alone in navigating the sea of CPG.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JimA734
    United States10 months ago

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Listeners praise practical, actionable insights and founder-focused stories.
Community and mentorship come through as a key value proposition.
Content is consistently relevant to early-stage CPG brands and investors.

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Scaling an Asian Medicine Brand into Whole Foods Market and Walmart
Q: How did you decide what herbs you were going to put together? Did you work with a formulator? Did you talk to your families? How did that process look?
They developed the formulas with certified herbalists and an acupuncturist trained in herbalism, in collaboration with a fifth-generation family company in Tainan, Taiwan, which has made herbal medicine since 1892.
Scaling an Asian Medicine Brand into Whole Foods Market and Walmart
Q: Why gummies?
The founders chose gummies because the familiar format can make unfamiliar herbs less intimidating, while masking bitter flavors and making daily use more convenient.
Quality of Revenue Beats Growth: Why a Quick Costco Win Can Boom and Bust
Q: Investor websites are vague. How do you know which firms are actually a good fit for your type of business?
She suggests reviewing investors' portfolios, checking when they invested and their typical company scale, asking investors directly about their focus, and seeking guidance from fractional CFO firms and other finance resources.
Quality of Revenue Beats Growth: Why a Quick Costco Win Can Boom and Bust
Q: What do you think the big inflection points or things that need to go right are to get you from the million-dollar spot to a profile that's a little bit more hyper-growth-oriented, which is closer to that 25-plus mark?
O'Connell recommends nailing the product to encourage repeat purchases, clarifying the key messages on packaging, and investing in the right people, including making a pivotal early hire.
#272 Retailer Spotlight: Plum Market with Marc Jonna
Q: What brands are a good fit for Plum Market, and what are you looking for when sourcing?
Plum Market looks for natural, organic, local, and gourmet products, with taste, brand story, and logistics all important. Marc says the company works with emerging brands to solve distribution challenges and support merchandising and launches.

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8. Andrew Kuzera

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