Episodes

A $2.7 Billion Deal Is Good For Everyone. And, The Challenger Brand Keeping It ‘100.’
August 11, 202356 mins

A $2.7 Billion Deal Is Good For Everyone. And, The Challenger Brand Keeping It ‘100.’

What does Campbell Soup’s planned acquisition of Rao’s owner Sovos Brands suggest about the M&A environment for food and beverage CPG? The hosts discussed the deal and also chatted about several new, notable and innovative products. This episode also features an interview with Gregory Lowe II and Jason Miller, the founder and CEO and president of sales, respectively, of fast-growing coconut water brand 100 Coconuts.
‘Wild’ Concepts Create Loyal Consumers. This Is Why It Works.
August 8, 202338 mins

‘Wild’ Concepts Create Loyal Consumers. This Is Why It Works.

How do breakout brands, particularly those that operate in trendy categories, build sustainable businesses? They cultivate authentic relationships with consumers by delivering on attributes they’re seeking. It’s how Wilderton, a maker of small-batch, non-alcoholic spirits crafted from raw botanicals, is paving its path.
New Or Exciting? It Helps To Be Both, But If We Had To Pick One…
August 4, 20231 hr 4 mins

New Or Exciting? It Helps To Be Both, But If We Had To Pick One…

The hosts discussed a celebrity foodie’s new glitzy brand of $10/box pasta, the debut of a black-owned and gastronomic-inspired brand of toaster pastries at Target, French’s sweet limited-time partner and a brief recap of the recently held 2023 Tales of The Cocktail convention. Also featured is the latest edition of Special Ops with Andrew Guard, in which the operations expert shares his take on both opportunities and challenges that are impacting new and emerging beverage and food companies.
The Best Way To Think Outside The Box? Get Rid Of The Box.
August 1, 202332 mins

The Best Way To Think Outside The Box? Get Rid Of The Box.

Allison Luvera and Lauren De Niro Pipher, the co-founders of Juliet, a premium brand of multiserve wine encased in an innovative cylindrical container, spoke about how they assessed the opportunity to disrupt a legacy category, why developing a unique package was central to the planning process and how they have won over retailers by positioning Juliet as an upscale lifestyle brand.