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Episode 660 - :

Jeff Church’s Tale Of Two Brands. Why Suja Soared And Rowdy Energy Crashed.

Serial entrepreneur Jeff Church talks about how he navigated Suja’s early development and rapid growth and what he believes was the most impactful decision in determining the brand’s success. He also discussed the failure of Rowdy Energy, which launched in 2020 and shut down less than four years later.

Jeff Church’s Tale Of Two Brands. Why Suja Soared And Rowdy Energy Crashed.2024-10-04T20:53:43+00:00

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Presented by Sovereign Flavors

Scaling with Flavor: Sovereign Flavors’ Growth Journey with David Ames

In this Taste Radio interview, host Ray Latif sits down with David Ames, President and Co-Founder of Sovereign Flavors, to discuss the company’s role in fueling innovation in the food and beverage industry. David shares his insights from over 30 years in the flavor industry, emphasizing the importance of serving entrepreneurs and offering tailored solutions, [...]

Scaling with Flavor: Sovereign Flavors’ Growth Journey with David Ames2024-10-01T15:26:09+00:00

Episode 659 - :

How To Give Modern Consumers Something ‘Better'

The gang’s all here… in San Diego. The hosts convene at BevNET’s west coast office where they talk about how Fly By Jing nailed its foray into a popular food category and also highlight the debut of a convenient ethnic comfort food brand and Olipop’s upgrade on a legacy soda flavor.

How To Give Modern Consumers Something ‘Better’2024-09-27T15:37:21+00:00

Episode 658 - :

How Did Cometeer Raise $100M In VC Funding? They Gave Investors A Taste Of Something Great.

+ Matt Roberts, Cometeer Coffee

Matt Roberts, the founder of groundbreaking instant coffee brand Comeeter Coffee, talks about how he disrupted the category by delivering a high quality drinking experience and how his constant desire to learn more has helped him become a better leader.

How Did Cometeer Raise $100M In VC Funding? They Gave Investors A Taste Of Something Great.2024-09-24T16:58:30+00:00

Episode 657 - :

A Tiny Bit Better Doesn’t Cut It… We See You Lunchly

When worlds collide, do consumers benefit? The hosts weigh in on Lunchly, the much hyped new Lunchables competitor launched by uber influencers and entrepreneurs Mr. Beast, Logan Paul and KSI. They also highlight unusual collaborations between fashion and consumer brands, and reach for healthy soups and shots.

A Tiny Bit Better Doesn’t Cut It… We See You Lunchly2024-09-20T11:43:02+00:00

Episode 656 - :

Getting To ‘Yes’ Meant Going Down The Rabbit Hole… And Pitching 1,000 Investors

+ Kaveh Zamanian, Rabbit Hole Distillery

Kaveh Zamanian, the founder of Rabbit Hole Distillery, talks about how his personal passion for whiskey became an entrepreneurial journey, how he assembled a team of industry veterans early into the development of the company, why he credits a strong social support network as key to his career transition and pitching 1,000 investors over the course of two years and how he got 110 to say “yes.”

Getting To ‘Yes’ Meant Going Down The Rabbit Hole… And Pitching 1,000 Investors2024-09-17T10:57:58+00:00

Episode 655 - :

Canna We Get Some Clarification Here? Plus, Hot Products Galore.

It’s another drag for canna-brands. The hosts discuss an emergency regulation in California that would remove food and beverage brands containing hemp-derived THC from stores in the state. They also wonder about the runway for a trendy flavor and highlight several new and unusual products.

Canna We Get Some Clarification Here? Plus, Hot Products Galore.2024-09-17T11:44:46+00:00

Episode 654 - :

Four Sigmatic Had Its Doubters. Now Millions Are Drinking Its Mushrooms.

+ Tero Isokauppila, Four Sigmatic

Tero Isokauppila, the founder and CEO of Four Sigmatic, a pioneering brand of mushroom-infused coffee, tea and supplements, talks about navigating an ahead-of-its-time trend, how he overcame “making every mistake a founder can make,” and how the company aligns category insights and innovation.

Four Sigmatic Had Its Doubters. Now Millions Are Drinking Its Mushrooms.2024-09-10T12:05:16+00:00

Episode 653 - :

A Show About Side Hustlers, Noodle Lovers & T-Pain

Was Newtopia Now worth a visit? Why are founders flocking to San Diego? Is “Side Hustlers” the new “Shark Tank”? What’s going on with instant noodles? And, is drinking pastrami a real thing? All good questions. The hosts have answers.

A Show About Side Hustlers, Noodle Lovers & T-Pain2024-09-06T22:23:34+00:00

Episode 652 - :

Sips & Whispers – Talking Shop With Ken Sadowsky

Influential advisor and investor Ken Sadowsky and Taste Radio editor Ray Latif sip their way through an assemblage of beverages, as the former shares his perspective on trendy concepts, categories on the rise, package design, his investment thesis and successful retail strategies.

Sips & Whispers – Talking Shop With Ken Sadowsky2024-09-03T11:58:07+00:00