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Episode 41 - :

Whipstitch Capital: Mike Burgmaier

In this edition of the podcast, Burgmaier, who’s worked with several fast-growing and high-profile food and beverage brands, including Essentia, Spindrift and KeVita, discussed the current climate for CPG financing, competition for investment dollars and what he views as the key attributes for successful brands.

BevNET Podcast Ep. 41: Five Brand Attributes That Spell Success for Whipstitch Capital’s Mike Burgmaier2020-02-10T13:06:04+00:00

Episode 40 - :

Trends to Watch in Beverage, Beer and Food

In this edition, the podcast team is joined by BevNET editor-in-chief Jeff Klineman and the editors of BevNET’s sister sites, Brewbound’s Chris Furnari and Project NOSH’s Carol Ortenberg, each of whom offered their take on the most pertinent trends and issues within the industries they cover.

BevNET Podcast Ep. 40: The Trends to Watch in Beverage, Beer and Food2020-02-10T13:05:34+00:00

Episode 39 - :

What Happens at BevNET Live…

It took us a couple of weeks to recover from the biggest BevNET Live conference yet, but in this edition of the podcast, we reflect on the three-day event, which was held from Dec. 4-6 in Santa Monica, Calif.

BevNET Podcast Ep. 39: What Happens at BevNET Live…2020-02-09T20:41:27+00:00

BevNET Podcast Ep. 38 - :

Mouthwatering Innovation? FoodMinds Says It’s In the Can.

In this edition of the BevNET Podcast, we're joined by Grant Prentice, the vice president of strategic insights for FoodMinds, a food nutrition communications and consulting firm, who talked about recent research on how packaging can impact beverage drinkers’ experiences and reinforce or complement beverage brand equities.

BevNET Podcast Ep. 38: Mouthwatering Innovation? FoodMinds Says It’s In the Can.2020-02-09T20:40:58+00:00

Episode 37 - :

Califia Farms: Greg Steltenpohl

Greg Steltenpohl, the CEO of Califia Farms and a beverage entrepreneur for nearly four decades, is constantly thinking about innovation.

BevNET Podcast Ep. 37: Califia Farms CEO: “The Biggest Could Be Ahead of Us”2020-02-09T20:39:39+00:00

Episode 36 - :

L.A. Libations: Danny Stepper

The career of Danny Stepper, a co-founder of beverage incubator L.A. Libations, is one that comes with lot of stories -- and he's happy to tell them.

BevNET Podcast Ep. 36: High-Stepping With L.A. Libations Co-Founder2020-02-09T20:39:07+00:00

Episode 35 - :

Health-Ade: Justin & Daina Trout; Vanessa Dew

As part of our discussion, Health-Ade’s founding trio ruminated on the rapid evolution of the company, which launched in 2012 and is now one of the leading kombucha makers in the U.S.

BevNET Podcast Ep. 35: Health-Ade Co-Founder: Kombucha is the Poster Child for “Real Food” Movement2020-02-09T20:38:39+00:00

Episode 34 - :

Investors Love Brands Focused on Systematic Change

In this edition of the podcast, we sit down with Mark Rampolla, the founder of Zico and the co-founder and managing partner Powerplant Ventures. As part of a broad-ranging discussion, Rampolla explains why food and beverage investors are embracing ideas that meld idealism and technology and what’s driving systematic changes in the food industry.

BevNET Podcast Ep. 34: Investors Love Brands Focused on Systematic Change. Here’s Why.2020-02-09T20:38:11+00:00

Episode 33 - :

Coke VEB: Scott Uzell

As part of a wide-ranging discussion, Scott Uzzell, the president of Coca-Cola's Venturing and Emerging Brands (VEB) unit, discusses the three pillars of VEB's investment strategy and why he views modern marketing and integrated technology as critical to the future of the beverage industry.

BevNET Podcast Ep. 33: The Secret Sauce in Coke’s Recipe for Entrepreneurial Investment2020-02-09T20:37:44+00:00

BevNET Podcast Ep. 32 - :

Conveniently, a Conversation About BevNET’s Five-Star Reviews

After a few weeks on the road, the podcast team finally made it back in the conference room at BevNET HQ, where we recently chatted about our travels. The discussion leads to one about BevNET’s product review process and the elements that make for a top-rated beverage.

BevNET Podcast Ep. 32: Conveniently, a Conversation About BevNET’s Five-Star Reviews2020-02-09T20:36:48+00:00