Oct 29, 2021

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 gatekeepers and debated on whether the rise of RTD cocktails will impact the premium mixer segment. We also feature short...

Oct 26, 2021

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, Omsom markets chef-crafted starter kits that the company describes as “pantry shortcuts for specific Asian dishes”...

Oct 19, 2021

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 at the base of the jar, allowing for the ingredients’ natural oils to rise to the top and make it easier for...

Oct 15, 2021

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 groundbreaking law impacting CBD brands, flavor-driven innovation in overnight oatmeal, RTD cocktails and hummus. The show also...

Oct 12, 2021

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 Canadian business partners were marketing coconut water, a product they saw as an anchor for a platform of premium and...