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Sep 13, 2024

It’s another drag for canna-brands. The hosts discuss an emergency regulation in California that would remove food and beverage brands containing hemp-derived THC from stores in the state. They also wonder about the runway for a trendy flavor and highlight several new and unusual products.

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0:25: Wine Under...


Sep 10, 2024

At one point during our conversation with Four Sigmatic founder and CEO Tero Isokauppila, he recounts a story about playing golf with the CEO of a large and well-known U.S. retailer. The executive told Tero that Four Sigmatic wouldn’t be successful because of its esoteric brand name.

It’s fair to say that the CEO...


Sep 6, 2024

Was Newtopia Now worth a visit? Why are founders flocking to San Diego? Is “Side Hustlers” the new “Shark Tank”? What’s going on with instant noodles? And, is drinking pastrami a real thing? All good questions. The hosts have answers.

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0:25: Naked + Famous. Sippin’ In The CPH. Newtopia FOMO....


Sep 3, 2024

He may be nicknamed “The Beverage Whisperer,” but when Ken Sadowsky speaks he’s heard loud and clear. 

A longtime industry advisor and investor, Ken is one of the most respected and influential voices in the beverage business.

Ken is currently the executive director of The Northeastern Independent Distributors...


Aug 30, 2024

A recent Linkedin post penned by an executive of online distribution platform Pod Foods ignited a passionate discussion about the limited routes to market for emerging brands and whether things might be changing for the better… or worse. Taste Radio’s hosts have their say on the matter.

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0:35: JacquIC....