2日前

Beyond Enters The Phytosphere And Whey's Capacity Woes

In this episode: This week, BevNET CPG Media senior reporters Brad Avery and Lukas Southard get jacked talking about protein, exploring Beyond's expansion into new protein formats and the whey supply shortage. Later in the show, the hosts discuss Battle Bars' rebrand, energy brand Echelon's new strategy and a legal dispute between Big Food and Big Sugar. Show Highlights: 1:00 - Brad explains how Beyond is expanding its repositioned identity as an alt protein brand into new categories like bars and powders. 5:00 - As demand for more protein continues across food and beverage categories, the supply of whey has taken a hit. Lukas and Brad discuss how this has impacted commodity costs, forcing some brands to implement price hikes. 8:45 - Brad gives an update on veteran-founded brand Battle Bars. He compares the snack bar brand's strategy to a different military-aligned beverage Echelon. 10:30 - There is a fresh lawsuit between large food companies alleging that big sugar providers have colluded to artificially raise the cost of the sweet ingredient. 12:00 - Amid the launch of fall flavors, Brad and Lukas relate their opinions (and hot takes) about pumpkin spice and apple as limited time offerings. About CPG Week CPG Week is the podcast that explores the latest happenings in the consumer packaged goods industry. Join our seasoned reporting team as they dish out the week's stories in quick, easy-to-digest episodes. Catch up on the top headlines of the week, dive into exclusive insights with the BevNET and Nosh teams, and set yourself up to make more informed business decisions. Tune in to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the dynamic world of packaged food and beverage. New episodes are released every week. Send us comments and suggestions anytime to cpgweek@nosh.com. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts

9月10日

Goodles' Great Deal And Rahal's Big Week

In this episode: This week, the podcast tackles a series of M&A deals from Goodles' recent acquisition by Barilla, a renewed partnership between Keurig Dr Pepper and Chobani, Nestlé's divestments and Peter Rahal's big news week. Show Highlights: 1:00 - Brad and Lukas dive into Barilla's acquisition of next-generation mac and cheese brand Goodles and why it's a strong fit for the legacy pasta company. 4:30 - KDP has agreed to sell its minority stake in Chobani, along with a Pennsylvania production facility. The podcast duo discusses the implications for both companies. 9:00 - Brad provides context on Nestlé's recent divestitures, including the offloading of Nuun less than five years after acquiring the hydration tablet brand. 12:00 - The parent company of David Protein, Medici Brands, had a big week raising a $250 million Series B and launching new products. Brad hears what Lukas learned from his multiple conversations with founder and CEO Peter Rahal. About CPG Week CPG Week is the podcast that explores the latest happenings in the consumer packaged goods industry. Join our seasoned reporting team as they dish out the week's stories in quick, easy-to-digest episodes. Catch up on the top headlines of the week, dive into exclusive insights with the BevNET and Nosh teams, and set yourself up to make more informed business decisions. Tune in to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the dynamic world of packaged food and beverage. New episodes are released every week. Send us comments and suggestions anytime to cpgweek@nosh.com. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts

9月3日

Where Did All Of Kroger's Red Bull Go?

In this episode: This week, senior reporters Brad Avery and Lukas Southard break down a series of lawsuits targeting the use of allulose in energy drinks and protein bars as well as an update on a crustless sandwich trademark case. The hosts also discuss a simmering dispute between Red Bull and Kroger, and break down a new report on the state of private label. Show Highlights: 1:00 - Brad explains why Liquid Death and David Protein are fighting legal complaints against on-pack zero-sugar. 4:00 - Smucker's case against Trader Joe's Crustless PB&J Sandwich product will move forward after a district judge denied a motion to dismiss the case. Lukas and Brad discuss the history of J.M. Smucker Co.'s litigious protection of its Uncrustables product. 7:30 - Why is Red Bull disappearing from Kroger banner store shelves? Brad untangles the mystery pitting one of the largest energy drink brands against this major grocery company. 10:00 - Lukas dives into a recent private-label data report from SPINS, explaining how and why store brands are bringing more than just value-minded shoppers to the set. About CPG Week CPG Week is the podcast that explores the latest happenings in the consumer packaged goods industry. Join our seasoned reporting team as they dish out the week's stories in quick, easy-to-digest episodes. Catch up on the top headlines of the week, dive into exclusive insights with the BevNET and Nosh teams, and set yourself up to make more informed business decisions. Tune in to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the dynamic world of packaged food and beverage. New episodes are released every week. Send us comments and suggestions anytime to cpgweek@nosh.com. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts

8月28日

Newtopia Now Insights And Beverage Investor Unrest

In this episode: This week on the podcast, BevNET and Nosh senior reporters Brad Avery and Lukas Southard discuss the top trends on display at Newtopia Now. They also get into a new report from the Acosta Group on long-term changes in consumer spending behavior and break down the shareholder rebellions at several CPG brands, including Zevia and OWYN. Show Highlights: 0:20 - Lukas shares his takeaways from Newtopia Now, held this month in Denver, including the proliferation of mushroom-infused products, seed-oil-free formulations and, of course, protein. 4:45 - A new report from the Acosta Group found that although grocery affordability has improved since the high inflation of 2022, consumers remain overly cautious about spending, as higher prices remain a concern. 8:20 - A Zevia shareholder wants the company to begin pursuing a sale to take the business private, claiming that it "missed the category" in modern soda it helped to create. Brad and Lukas discuss the issues at play. 9;45 - The shareholder pushback conversation continues as Lukas breaks down the legal issues facing OWYN after shareholders called out the "failed" integration following the brand's acquisition. 13:15 - We cover the new Bevnet CPG Media 2026 Launch Explorer, an interactive tool tracking more than 1,000 new food and beverage products that have hit the market since the beginning of the year. About CPG Week CPG Week is the podcast that explores the latest happenings in the consumer packaged goods industry. Join our seasoned reporting team as they dish out the week's stories in quick, easy-to-digest episodes. Catch up on the top headlines of the week, dive into exclusive insights with the BevNET and Nosh teams, and set yourself up to make more informed business decisions. Tune in to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the dynamic world of packaged food and beverage. New episodes are released every week. Send us comments and suggestions anytime to cpgweek@nosh.com. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts

8月13日

Defining Ultraprocessed, Celsius Cools Off, Reinventing 7UP

In this episode: This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard break down the federal government's first proposed definition of ultraprocessed foods and a rocky quarter for Celsius. The hosts also dig into Khloé Kardashian's latest Khloud innovation and Keurig Dr Pepper's lime-forward reformulation of 7UP. Show Highlights: 0:20 - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services kicked off the week unveiling its proposal for significant changes to the federal food regulatory framework that would establish, for the first time, a proposed government definition of ultraprocessed foods. 2:00 - All is not well at Celsius these days. The energy drink maker – which now houses the Alani Nu and Rockstar brands – reported second-quarter earnings that fell below investor expectations. 5:50 - Khloé Kardashian's snack startup debuted Khloud Plus, a new platform that combines protein with additional functional ingredients, beginning with collagen. 8:55 - Dr Pepper Keurig announced a reformulation of its 7UP soda that puts lime in the limelight. About CPG Week CPG Week is the podcast that explores the latest happenings in the consumer packaged goods industry. Join our seasoned reporting team as they dish out the week's stories in quick, easy-to-digest episodes. Catch up on the top headlines of the week, dive into exclusive insights with the BevNET and Nosh teams, and set yourself up to make more informed business decisions. Tune in to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the dynamic world of packaged food and beverage. New episodes are released every week. Send us comments and suggestions anytime to cpgweek@nosh.com. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts

8月6日

Hemp Gets a Reprieve, Kodiak Climbs and Faith-Fueled Energy Drinks

In this episode: This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery break down a possible reprieve for hemp beverage makers, a high-profile sports drink acquisition backed by NBA star Victor Wembanyama, Kodiak's remarkable growth story under private equity ownership and the emerging wave of Christian-themed energy drink brands betting that faith can help carve out a niche in the increasingly crowded functional beverage market. Show Highlights: 0:20 - Hemp beverages may have earned a temporary reprieve from upcoming federal restrictions after the U.S. Senate passed a continuing budget resolution over the weekend that extends the deadline until December 11. 2:20 - Hydration sports drink Barcode has been acquired by Axum Capital Partners, in partnership with investor and NBA star Victor Wembanyama. 5:30 - Kodiak has emerged as one of the fastest-growing brands in center store, more than doubling its business since private equity firm L Catterton acquired a majority stake in 2021. 7:30 - There's been an emergence of Christian-themed energy drink startups that are putting their faith front and center. Brands like Agape Energy, 4GVN and Praise Energy have all sought to use their religious faith as the basis for their businesses. About CPG Week CPG Week is the podcast that explores the latest happenings in the consumer packaged goods industry. Join our seasoned reporting team as they dish out the week's stories in quick, easy-to-digest episodes. Catch up on the top headlines of the week, dive into exclusive insights with the BevNET and Nosh teams, and set yourself up to make more informed business decisions. Tune in to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the dynamic world of packaged food and beverage. New episodes are released every week. Send us comments and suggestions anytime to cpgweek@nosh.com. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts

7月30日

Freezer Burns, Bankruptcy and Food's Biggest Changemakers

In this episode: This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss the collapse of one of the nation's largest beverage distributors, a closely watched false advertising dispute in the frozen novelty aisle, ongoing scrutiny surrounding regenerative dairy leader Alexandre Family Farm, Vita Coco's latest acquisition, and the launch of Nosh Impact 50, the inaugural list recognizing the people shaping the future of the packaged food industry. Show Highlights: 0:20 - Republic National Distributing Company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after nearly selling off all its territories. 1:55 - The legal battle between frozen novelty rivals GoodPop and JonnyPops is heating up, with both companies asking a federal judge to resolve key portions of the case ahead of trial while arguing the other's false advertising claims lack the evidence needed to reach a jury. 3:55 - Alexandre Family Farm, one of the country's largest regenerative dairy brands, has dropped both its Regenerative Organic Certified and Certified Humane certifications while facing continued scrutiny over its animal welfare practices. 5:20 - Seeking to strengthen its leadership position in the global coconut beverage market, Vita Coco announced its acquisition of Copra Coconuts, a Thailand-based producer of super premium organic coconut water. 8:05 - The inaugural Nosh Impact 50 is live, highlighting the executives, entrepreneurs, investors, retailers, policymakers and ecosystem builders who are transforming the packaged food industry. About CPG Week CPG Week is the podcast that explores the latest happenings in the consumer packaged goods industry. Join our seasoned reporting team as they dish out the week's stories in quick, easy-to-digest episodes. Catch up on the top headlines of the week, dive into exclusive insights with the BevNET and Nosh teams, and set yourself up to make more informed business decisions. Tune in to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the dynamic world of packaged food and beverage. New episodes are released every week. Send us comments and suggestions anytime to cpgweek@nosh.com. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts

7月23日

Utz Goes Private, Sèchey Shifts, Final Boss Sour Levels Up

In this episode: This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss Utz Brands' $2.9 billion acquisition by Germany's Intersnack Group and Sèchey's decision to exit brick-and-mortar retail in favor of a technology platform. The hosts also chat about Final Boss Sour's $4 million funding round and Yerba Madre's leadership transition. Show Highlights: 0:20 - Utz Brands has agreed to be acquired by Germany-based Intersnack Group in a transaction valued at approximately $2.9 billion. Monica digs into the details of the transaction. 3:05 - Non-alc retailer Sèchey is shuttering its retail store as it pivots the business into a tech platform for the adult beverage category. Lukas outlines the strategy behind the new direction. 5:10 - Gaming-themed candy brand Final Boss Sour has raised a $4 million funding round. Monica highlights the company's plans for the new capital. 6:40 - Yerba Madre is entering its next phase of growth with the appointment of board member Steve Lesnard as CEO. Lukas explains what's next for the yerba mate company. About CPG Week CPG Week is the podcast that explores the latest happenings in the consumer packaged goods industry. Join our seasoned reporting team as they dish out the week's stories in quick, easy-to-digest episodes. Catch up on the top headlines of the week, dive into exclusive insights with the BevNET and Nosh teams, and set yourself up to make more informed business decisions. Tune in to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the dynamic world of packaged food and beverage. New episodes are released every week. Send us comments and suggestions anytime to cpgweek@nosh.com. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts

CPG Week by BevNET & Nosh

Beyond Enters The Phytosphere And Whey's Capacity Woes

Goodles' Great Deal And Rahal's Big Week

Where Did All Of Kroger's Red Bull Go?

Newtopia Now Insights And Beverage Investor Unrest

Defining Ultraprocessed, Celsius Cools Off, Reinventing 7UP

Hemp Gets a Reprieve, Kodiak Climbs and Faith-Fueled Energy Drinks

Freezer Burns, Bankruptcy and Food's Biggest Changemakers

Utz Goes Private, Sèchey Shifts, Final Boss Sour Levels Up

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Beyond Enters The Phytosphere And Whey's Capacity Woes

Goodles' Great Deal And Rahal's Big Week

Where Did All Of Kroger's Red Bull Go?

Newtopia Now Insights And Beverage Investor Unrest

Defining Ultraprocessed, Celsius Cools Off, Reinventing 7UP

Hemp Gets a Reprieve, Kodiak Climbs and Faith-Fueled Energy Drinks

Freezer Burns, Bankruptcy and Food's Biggest Changemakers

Utz Goes Private, Sèchey Shifts, Final Boss Sour Levels Up

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