Taste Radio
The top podcast for anyone building a business in food or beverage, BevNET’s Taste Radio features interviews with the leaders and rising stars of our fast-evolving industry. The shows also include discussion on emerging trends, innovation and news of the week from our regular cadre of hosts from the BevNET and NOSH teams.
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- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 43 minutes
- Episodes
- 783
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
You Just Can’t Beat IRL. And, Why This ‘Ugly’ Exit Got An Online Ovation.
Back at the BevNET HQ and WCB (West Coast Branch) offices, Taste Radio’s hosts reflected on the nine-day, three-event, four-competition extravaganza that was Brewbound Live, NOSH Live and BevNET Live…
What This Early-Stage Investor In Sweetgreen Wants To Hear In Your Pitch
An early-stage investment in Sweetgreen helped set the table. Now, Maxine Kozler Koven is focused on funding companies whose brands will complete the meals of future generations.
Koven is the co-fou…
“It’s Better To Be An Outsider.” How Brett Berish Rewrote The Rules Of Brand Creation.
He’s one of the most successful brand creators in the wine and spirits industry, but, until recently, Brett Berish avoided the limelight.
Twenty-two years ago, Berish, whose family has long ties to …
We Broke Bread With Andrew Zimmern. And He Was Happy To Share.
Over the course of 22 seasons hosting his “Bizarre Foods” television series, Andrew Zimmern ingested salted tuna sperm, dung beetle and cow urine, among hundreds of other peculiar delicacies. While a…
There’s Nothing Like Doing This Live. Plus, ‘Lofti’ Goals And A Spirit’s Revival.
On the cusp of our Winter 2021 events, Taste Radio’s hosts discussed the speaker agendas for NOSH Live and BevNET Live, which include retail executives from Erewhon, Whole Foods, Foxtrot and Earth Fa…
Core Values Create Category Leaders. Just Ask Vive Organic.
Raise your hand if you bought a wellness/functional juice shot in the last 18 months. We’re guessing more than a few hands went up, and it’s not surprising. Demand for the products, often formulated …
They Uncovered A Massive Opportunity. Addressing It Was Both Simple And Complex.
When patented innovation meets addressable opportunity, the outcome is often positive. It’s one of the reasons that Beckon co-founders Gwen Burlingame and Katy Flannery launched their brand of lactos…
What This Big Deal Could Mean For You. And, Why It’s Okay To Use The ‘F’ Word.
As we gear up for BevNET Live and NOSH Live, Taste Radio hosts Ray Latif, John Craven, Jacqui Brugliera and Mike Schneider discussed one of the biggest deals in beverage history and what it might mea…
Nowhere Is There A Place Like Erewhon... An Insider Explains Why.
During our conversation with Erewhon chief growth officer Kabir Jain, he mentioned that some of the retailer’s customers, inspired by its vast and unique selection of natural and organic products, wi…
Patrick Schwarzenegger Continues To Bet On Intelligent Brands... Including His Own.
Between filming an upcoming HBO mini-series and overseeing the launch of his new CPG brand, Patrick Schwarzenegger has a lot on his mind. Fortunately for him, the brand’s products are designed to sup…
The Best Functional Brands Always Get This Right
In this episode, Taste Radio’s hosts discussed the significance of great taste for functional products, a highly effective way for entrepreneurs to get their brands in the hands of industry gatekeepe…
Yes, There Is There A ‘Shortcut’ To A Successful Launch. Omsom Invented It.
Omsom is one of the most publicized and respected food startups in recent memory, and for good reason.
Launched in May 2020 by sisters and first-generation Vietnamese-Americans Vanessa and Kim Pham,…
When You Have A Nutty Idea, Always Fear This More Than Failure
It’s common for someone to see a jar of NuttZo for the first time and wonder, "Why is it upside down?" The majority of the brand’s nut- and seed-based butters are packaged such that the twist cap is …
Staying Current? It’s All About A Convergence Of Convenience, Health And Indulgence
This episode highlights notable news and new products from the perspective of Taste Radio hosts Ray Latif, Jacqui Brugliera and Mike Schneider, including an unusual cola collaboration, a groundbreaki…
In The Face Of Adversity, What Would ‘Buddha’ Do? Try Otherworldly Innovation.
Like many food and beverage entrepreneurs, Buddha Brands co-founders Chris Magnone and Mark Cigos introduced themselves to the industry as exhibitors at Natural Products Expo West. At the time, the C…
These Founders Are Upending The Status Quo... And Smiling Along The Way
Four inspired founders. Four disruptive brands. Four stories about innovation, preparation and persistence.
In this episode, recorded at Natural Products Expo East 2021, Taste Radio editor Ray Latif …
The Return Of Expo East. What We Loved, And The One Thing We (Ray) Didn’t.
It was an unconventional convention, yet Natural Products Expo East 2021 was nevertheless a memorable event. Following a one-year hiatus, the annual trade show settled into its new home in Philadelph…
From Pre-Launch To National At Whole Foods In Less Than A Year. This Is The Story Of Acid League.
If you’re trying to catch flies, try honey. But if you’re attempting to land distribution at every Whole Foods store in North America, vinegar might be your best bet. At least that was the case with …
Why Simplicity And Surrender Has Been The Mantra Of This Acclaimed Entrepreneur
Greg Brewer, the co-founder of critically-acclaimed Brewer-Clifton Winery, is one of the most admired and lauded winemakers in the U.S. Plaudits, however, haven’t changed his casual and relaxed demea…
Pre-Expo East, We’re Pleased With These Particular Products
On the cusp of Natural Products Expo East 2021, Taste Radio’s hosts discussed ways that exhibitors can highlight their presence at the show as well as an updated look for BevNET.com, which features a…