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Insider Episode 65 - December 20, 2019:

The News, Trends & Innovation That Shaped 2019

This week, members of the BevNET and NOSH editorial teams joined us for a discussion of some of the major news stories, trends and innovation from 2019. Among the topics of conversation were developments in the burgeoning cannabis CPG segment, explosive growth in the oat milk and sparkling water categories and the evolution of frozen food and plant-based meats.

Taste Radio Insider Ep. 65: The News, Trends & Innovation That Shaped 2019Ray Latif2021-04-18T18:49:50+00:00

Episode 193 - December 17, 2019:

Soylent: Bryan Crowley

Bryan Crowley, CEO of Soylent, spoke about how his career experience shaped his leadership style and helped frame his vision for the future of the fast-growing “complete food” brand. He also explained how the brand’s mission and growth strategy have each evolved, why it has embraced GMO ingredients and what the notion of “better for you” means for modern consumers. This episode is presented by Flavorman, the beverage architects.

Taste Radio Ep. 193: Soylent’s Crowley On What High-Performing Leaders Get RightRay Latif2019-12-18T11:52:32+00:00

Insider Episode 64 - December 13, 2019:

The ‘Trifecta’ This Investor Looks For In Growing Brands

+ Megan Bent, Harbinger Ventures

Megan Bent, founder and managing partner of Harbinger Ventures, spoke about why launching the investment firm was about “rethinking some of the fundamentals in how capital is invested,” why funding decisions are “probably more relational than anything else” and why she encourages “bite-sized actions” to support greater diversity in business.

Taste Radio Insider Ep. 64: The ‘Trifecta’ This Investor Looks For In Growing BrandsRay Latif2021-04-18T18:49:50+00:00

Episode 192 - December 10, 2019:

Purely Elizabeth: Elizabeth Stein

Elizabeth Stein, founder and CEO of Purely Elizabeth, discussed how the brand’s focus on creating delicious, nutrient-dense foods has paid dividends since its launch in 2009. She also spoke about how the company has strategized around opportunities and challenges within a rapidly growing market for natural foods.

Taste Radio Ep. 192: The ‘Pure’ Path To Building A Successful BrandRay Latif2019-12-10T18:26:11+00:00

Insider Episode 63 - December 6, 2019:

Prioritizing Diversity Will Make Your Company Better. Here’s Why.

+ Zoe Feldman, Chobani Incubator

Zoe Feldman, the director of Chobani Incubator, spoke about why she’s emphasized the incubator’s focus on diversity as part of its selection criteria, how prior roles as an executive at PepsiCo and in venture capital shaped her perspective on the importance of diversity in business and why “representation is hugely critical” to the future of our industry.

Taste Radio Ep. 63: Prioritizing Diversity Will Make Your Company Better. Here’s Why.Ray Latif2021-04-18T18:49:51+00:00

Episode 191 - December 3, 2019:

Bev: Alix Peabody

Alix Peabody is the 28-year-old founder of Bev, a wellness-focused canned wine brand that aims to change the narrative around how women are projected and perceived by the alcohol industry. In this episode, she spoke about aligning mission and brand, tapping tech investors for capital, and strategizing around digital content. This episode is presented by Blue Pacific Flavors.

Taste Radio Ep. 191: How This Mission-Driven Entrepreneur Won Millions For Her BrandRay Latif2019-12-03T16:47:42+00:00

Insider Episode 62 - November 29, 2019:

How To Get Ahead By Going Back To The Basics

+ The Primal Pantry, Dalston's

In this episode, we’re joined by the founders of two U.K.-based companies -- Suzie Walker, the founder of paleo-inspired snack maker The Primal Pantry and Dan Broughton, the co-founder of Dalston's, a brand of better-for-you craft sodas -- each of whom have built successful businesses by adopting a back-to-the-basics approach to product development and marketing.

Taste Radio Insider Ep. 62: How To Get Ahead By Going Back To The BasicsRay Latif2021-04-18T18:49:51+00:00

Episode 190 - November 26, 2019:

Enjoy Life Foods: Joel Warady

Joel Warady, the General Manager and Chief Sales and Marketing Officer of Enjoy Life Foods, spoke about the genesis and evolution of the allergen-friendly snack brand, explained why the company embraces a “think digital, act analog” business strategy and why standards matter at every stage of growth.

Taste Radio Ep. 190: The Genius Of A ‘Think Digital, Act Analog’ Business StrategyRay Latif2019-11-26T13:02:38+00:00

Insider Episode 61 - November 22, 2019:

There’s White Space For The Taking. Here’s How To Find It.

+ Minor Figures, Infinite Session

In this episode, we’re joined by the founders of two innovative U.K.-based companies, cold brew coffee and oat milk brand Minor Figures and non-alcoholic beer brewer Infinite Session, who detailed their respective strategies for winning at home and abroad.

Taste Radio Insider Ep. 61: There’s White Space For The Taking. Here’s How To Find It.Ray Latif2021-04-18T18:49:51+00:00

Episode 189 - November 19, 2019:

Dogfish Head: Sam Calagione

Sam Calagione, the founder of influential craft brewery Dogfish Head, spoke about how he identified white space for the “off-centered” beer brand and what the threat of bankruptcy taught him about being prepared for down times. He also explained why he urges entrepreneurs to write business plans about how “small their businesses can possibly be.” This episode is presented by Flavorman, the beverage architects.

Taste Radio Ep. 189: Dogfish Head’s Calagione: ‘Never Let The Tail Of Money Wag The Dog Of Inspiration’Ray Latif2019-11-19T12:36:07+00:00