The Startup CPG Podcast

In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy speaks with Damiano Messineo, founder of Loopini, a revolutionary brand reimagining pizza through the power of the ancient lupini bean. From …

In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, our Editor, Caitlin Bricker, sits down with Ashley Waldman, founder of Jubilee's, a groundbreaking line of flavored milk for kids made with real frui…

In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff chats with Dana Kim & Sam Kass to unpack what “health” and “sustainability” actually mean to today’s consumers.

Sam Kass, former White House …

In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy chats with Morgan Murdock, the founder of Unbothered Foods—a gut-friendly, sourdough-based cracker brand launched in 2023. Morgan, a clinical…

In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff and Caitlin Bricker dive deep into how emerging brands are using AI for operations and back office support. Joined by two powerhouse founder…

In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy speaks with BJ McCaslin, co-founder of Holy! Water.BJ shares the story behind Holy! Water, a functional beverage brand built on the belief th…

In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff sits down with CPG veteran Matt Merson to dive deep into one of the most critical topics for emerging brands: velocity. With over three deca…

In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, host Grace Kennedy speaks with Max Luthy, co-founder of Plink! Hydration, a fast-growing brand bringing a fresh take to the electrolyte category with its f…

In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff and Patricia Menegoto from the Startup CPG team sit down with Leana Salamah of the Specialty Food Association to learn all about the upcomin…

In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy chats with Marilyn Yang, co-founder and CEO of Popadelics—the first-of-its-kind crunchy shiitake mushroom chip brand. Marilyn shares the stor…

In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff sits down with Luke Montgomery-Smith, co-founder of Plink!, and Tyshawn Bryant, founder of Green Regimen, to unpack their incredible journey…

In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff sits down with Jia Liao of Hotpot Queen, Jake Deleon of Fila Manila, and Matt Whiteside of Circle Beverage to unpack the real-world impact o…

In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Maxi Heidenblut, the founder of Häppy Candy, a better-for-you gummy candy brand with 70% less sugar—without using artificial s…

In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff sits down with Tim Dornfeld, 

Director of Category Management at KeHE, to dive deep into what every brand should know about working with a di…

In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Jennifer Schwartz, the founder of Freezecake—the first brand to offer freeze-dried cheesecake. Jennifer shares the incredible …

In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff dives into the world of celebrity endorsements and brand partnerships with legal expert Hillary Hughes of Foster Garvey. They break down the…

In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy speaks with Zoe Levin, founder and CEO of Bim Bam Boo, a pioneering tree-free paper company committed to sustainability and innovation. As a …

In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff sits down with Caitlin Bricker, Editor of Startup CPG, Lauryn Bodden, Founder of S'NOODS, and Leanne Viola, Founder of Whims Delights to bre…

In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Susan Hartman, co-founder of Recoup Beverages, to discuss the journey of building a gut-healthy hydration brand. Susan shares …

In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff speaks with three visionary founders who have built and scaled their businesses without external funding. Joining the discussion are Lisa Ma…