Best Healthysnacks Podcasts (2024)

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No Joke, This Comedian’s ‘Basic’ Brand Gives Modern Consumers What They Want 33:21

6h ago33:21

33:21

Being “basic” has long been a theme of Trey Kennedy’s popular standup routine and sketch comedy. He recently introduced the perfect pairing for his humor, Basic Cellars. An Instagram sensation with over three million followers, Trey debuted Basic Cellars in October. Created in partnership with premium wine producer In Good Taste, the brand is desig…

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Why Winners Win (And Will Continue To Do So) 24:41

9h ago24:41

24:41

The grind is real. And fun as heck. Exhausted, but buoyant, the hosts recap NOSH and BevNET’s just-concluded winter events and specifically highlight the three pitch slam competitions and how each respective winner successfully communicated the traction and potential for their brands. Show notes: 0:25: Bowels & Beer. The Squish Wins. Viviana Approv…

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Why This World-Renowned Entrepreneur Likes To Keep It Simple 34:42

6d ago34:42

34:42

How do you simultaneously operate one of the world's most awarded bars and a local drink hangout in London? If you're Monica Berg, you serve every customer with the same level of respect, passion and enthusiasm. An award-winning mixologist celebrated for her distinctive and innovative approach to cocktails, Monica is one of the world’s most respect…

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You Got Into Erewhon. Now What? Plus, The ‘Madre’ Of Kefir. 52:25

11d ago52:25

52:25

When in Los Angeles, you know the hosts are making an Erewhon run. As they sift through bags of new, innovative and unusual beverages and snacks purchased at the high-end retailer, the hosts discuss Erewhon’s reputation as a launching pad for emerging brands. We also sit down with Nicola Hart and Leon Pullin of Agua De Madre, a London-based brand o…

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How Honeygrow Is ‘Perfecting The Algorithm’ Of Its Brand 41:16

14d ago41:16

41:16

Six years after Justin Rosenberg opened the first location of Honeygrow, the fast-casual restaurant chain was at a crossroads. Its growth strategy, he says, was “too entrepreneurial.” Founded in 2012, Honeygrow, which is short for “honest food, grown locally,” sells stir-fry meals, salads and desserts made with fresh and better-for-you ingredients.…

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Prime & Messi’s Mas+ Do Battle. Who Benefits? Plus, We Dip & Bake. 23:45

15d ago23:45

23:45

Days away from BevNET’s winter events in Marina Del Rey, the hosts discuss the legal battle between lifestyle fitness brands Prime and Mas+ by Messi and why it may help one company more than the other, regardless of the outcome. They also sample a big brand’s take on an ethnic classic and explain their love/hate relationship with an emerging brand.…

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The ‘Unapologetically Honest’ Way This Brand Sets Itself Apart 30:23

21d ago30:23

30:23

“Walked out this morning, I don't believe what I saw. Hundred billion bottles washed up on the shore.” Those lyrics from the hit song “Message In A Bottle” by The Police probably touched a nerve with Josh White. The young British DJ had become increasingly dismayed by the sight of throngs of single-serve plastic water bottles appearing on exotic be…

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How A ‘Better’ Brand Did A Deal With Disney. Plus, Pro Hugs & Pizza Wine. 46:58

25d ago46:58

46:58

Collaborations – the good, the strange, and the wow – anchor this episode. The hosts debate whether a tomato-based wine co-created by Pizza Hut can help change the fortunes of a sluggish industry and discuss an unusual, but effective, marketing campaign featuring a partnership between sex workers and non-alcoholic spirits. This episode features an …

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The Keys To Building An Iconic Brand? A Bit Of ‘Luck’ & And A Long-Term Vision. 29:17

28d ago29:17

29:17

Luke Boase launched Lucky Saint in 2018, but he says the brand’s potential for an iconic future has always been top of mind. As the leading dedicated non-alcoholic beer brand in the U.K., Lucky Saint is sold in over 10,000 points of distribution in the country, including more than 1,000 pubs and restaurants. That number includes its own bar in Lond…

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There Are 'Oceans’ Of Innovation. Which Ones Do You Fish? 1:05:17

1M ago1:05:17

1:05:17

Innovative protein brands and proactive meetings. The hosts advocate for both in this episode, which also features an interview with Trey Zoeller, the founder of pioneering whiskey maker Jefferson’s Bourbon, a brand recognized by and awarded for its Ocean Aged At Sea expression, a whiskey matured on ships that travel around the world. Show notes: 0…

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$30 Million In Three Years & Profitable. Wildgrain Is Just Warming Up. 50:51

1M ago50:51

50:51

Most Americans eat cold bread. Ismail Salhi and Johanna Hartzheim are changing that dynamic one loaf at a time. Ismail and Johanna are the founders of Wildgrain, a subscription-based service that ships boxes of par-baked frozen sourdough, pastries and hand-cut pasta to customers across the country. The married couple and business partners came to t…

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Plant-Based Spam? We Mull It Over. And Learn From Dash & Dough'. 1:06:42

1M ago1:06:42

1:06:42

The world needs plant-based spam. Nootropic beverages will make a comeback in 2025. T-shirts are the best brand swag. It’s buy-or-sell time, and the hosts transact in opinions. This episode also features interviews with the leaders of two fast-growing U.K.-based CPG companies: Jack Scott, the co-founder of flavored sparkling water brand Dash, and K…

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Why Trip’s Billion-Dollar Journey Begins And Ends With Obsession 39:25

1M ago39:25

39:25

Olivia Ferdi is obsessed with the details. The co-founder of Trip, a U.K.-based brand of lightly sparkling functional beverages intended to help people relax, Olivia says that a passion for the particulars is a key reason why Trip is the fastest-growing soft drink brand in the U.K. and currently preparing for a major expansion of its retail presenc…

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Ghost’s $1 Billion Deal. What Are ‘Tomorrow’s Investors Looking For? 54:47

2M ago54:47

54:47

Another episode, another billion-dollar deal. In this case, the buyer (KDP), if not the brand (Ghost), is somewhat surprising. The hosts have their say. They also highlight a couple spicy collaborations, but are divided on one of them. We also speak with Lexy Prosszer, an investment principal at U.K.-based venture capital firm Btomorrow Ventures, w…

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Ben Branson Changed An Industry. Can He Do It Again? 51:03

2M ago51:03

51:03

Ben Branson is not the kind of person you’d find at a cocktail party. In fact, he loathes socializing. And, yet, he’s deeply invested in its future. Ben is best known as the founder of Seedlip, the pioneering nonalcoholic spirit brand that was at the forefront of the now burgeoning category of zero proof beverages. In 2019, Ben sold a majority stak…

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Spiderman & ‘Saints’ Are Top Of Mind. One Was Chased By Sharks. 1:06:44

2M ago1:06:44

1:06:44

It turns out that superheroes and ‘saints’ enjoy beer and cocktails, particularly when the libations are of the non-alcoholic variety. The hosts chat about actor Tom Holland’s foray into CPG with NA beer Bero, before riffing on an enlightening collaboration between an up-and-coming wine company and personal care brand. We also feature an interview …

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How Biena’s Bold Decisions Yielded Big Dividends 43:38

2M ago43:38

43:38

Biena was at a crossroads. Five years ago, the brand’s popular roasted chickpeas were widely distributed at natural and conventional grocery chains, including Walmart, Whole Foods and Target, and the brand was making significant headway in travel retail stores. That year, Biena also completed an $8 million Series B funding round and launched an inn…

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Is The U.K. Ahead Of The Curve On F&B Trends? 27:47

2M ago27:47

27:47

How do U.K. CPG brands compare to their U.S. counterparts? How do the two markets differ? On the ground in London, the hosts discuss their experience at last week’s Cheers! The Drinks Summit event and highlight innovative snacks and beverages they encountered at visits to local retail chains and specialty stores. Show notes: 0:25: What Day Is It? P…

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Even After A $600M Exit, Peter Rahal Isn’t Satisfied. The Truth Is, He May Never Be. 33:00

2M ago33:00

33:00

How do you top a $600 million exit? If you’re Peter Rahal, you aim for one that’s four times bigger. Anything less, he says, would be a failure. Peter is one of the co-founders of RXBAR, a platform brand of clean ingredient protein snacks created in 2013. Four years after the brand’s debut, it was acquired by Kellogg for the aforementioned nine fig…

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David, Decaf & Daiquiris. They’re All Trending. 30:34

2M ago30:34

30:34

With Taste Radio’s London meetups on the horizon, the hosts have their say on trendy brands, new products and the coming crush of seasonal LTOs. They share their respective takes on David, the high-profile protein bar brand launched by RXBAR co-founder Peter Rahal and whether decaf coffee is about to take off. They also get giddy about green cockta…

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How The Subtle Art Of Innovation Is Expressed By An Iconic Brand 34:33

2M ago34:33

34:33

For the first 65 years of its existence, Maker’s Mark had no innovation department. The legacy whiskey brand, known for its red wax coated bottle necks and premium, yet approachable, bourbon, had long focused on quality and consistency in favor of new product development. The spirits industry, however, is evolving. Consumers are placing greater val…

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What Does Siete’s Billion-Dollar Deal Mean For Your Brand? 37:23

2M ago37:23

37:23

What is the impact of PepsiCo’s $1.2 billion acquisition of Siete Foods on emerging food and beverage brands? Will the deal entice investors to make more bets on new and innovative concepts? Will everyday Americans benefit from the deal? Lots of questions, and the hosts answer them all. They also discuss upcoming Taste Radio meetups in London (and …

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Jeff Church’s Tale Of Two Brands. Why Suja Soared And Rowdy Energy Crashed. 31:19

3M ago31:19

31:19

Jeff Church knows the highs and lows of brand-building like few do. A serial entrepreneur, Jeff co-founded cold-pressed juice pioneer Suja and led its development to a $100 million brand. Jeff also lost over $4 million of his own money in Rowdy Energy, a now defunct energy drink challenger he co-founded with NASCAR driver Kyle Busch. Jeff’s experie…

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How To Give Modern Consumers Something ‘Better' 32:29

3M ago32:29

32:29

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. Show notes: 0:25: “You Know Things.” Saucy Stains. - Jacqui kicks …

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How Did Cometeer Raise $100M In VC Funding? They Gave Investors A Taste Of Something Great. 34:55

3M ago34:55

34:55

How do you convince investors to bet over $100 million on your innovative beverage company? If you’re Matt Roberts, you start by making them a great cup of coffee. Matt is the founder of Cometeer Coffee, which markets innovative frozen coffee capsules crafted using premium coffee beans sourced from leading specialty roasters. The single-serve capsu…

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No Joke, This Comedian’s ‘Basic’ Brand Gives Modern Consumers What They Want 33:21

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Why Winners Win (And Will Continue To Do So) 24:41

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Why This World-Renowned Entrepreneur Likes To Keep It Simple 34:42

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You Got Into Erewhon. Now What? Plus, The ‘Madre’ Of Kefir. 52:25

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How Honeygrow Is ‘Perfecting The Algorithm’ Of Its Brand 41:16

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Prime & Messi’s Mas+ Do Battle. Who Benefits? Plus, We Dip & Bake. 23:45

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The ‘Unapologetically Honest’ Way This Brand Sets Itself Apart 30:23

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How A ‘Better’ Brand Did A Deal With Disney. Plus, Pro Hugs & Pizza Wine. 46:58

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The Keys To Building An Iconic Brand? A Bit Of ‘Luck’ & And A Long-Term Vision. 29:17

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There Are 'Oceans’ Of Innovation. Which Ones Do You Fish? 1:05:17

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$30 Million In Three Years & Profitable. Wildgrain Is Just Warming Up. 50:51

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Plant-Based Spam? We Mull It Over. And Learn From Dash & Dough'. 1:06:42

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Why Trip’s Billion-Dollar Journey Begins And Ends With Obsession 39:25

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Ghost’s $1 Billion Deal. What Are ‘Tomorrow’s Investors Looking For? 54:47

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Ben Branson Changed An Industry. Can He Do It Again? 51:03

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Spiderman & ‘Saints’ Are Top Of Mind. One Was Chased By Sharks. 1:06:44

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How Biena’s Bold Decisions Yielded Big Dividends 43:38

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Is The U.K. Ahead Of The Curve On F&B Trends? 27:47

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Even After A $600M Exit, Peter Rahal Isn’t Satisfied. The Truth Is, He May Never Be. 33:00

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David, Decaf & Daiquiris. They’re All Trending. 30:34

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How The Subtle Art Of Innovation Is Expressed By An Iconic Brand 34:33

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What Does Siete’s Billion-Dollar Deal Mean For Your Brand? 37:23

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Jeff Church’s Tale Of Two Brands. Why Suja Soared And Rowdy Energy Crashed. 31:19

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How To Give Modern Consumers Something ‘Better' 32:29

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How Did Cometeer Raise $100M In VC Funding? They Gave Investors A Taste Of Something Great. 34:55

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