Aug 29, 2025

The hosts dissect Spindrift’s decision to discontinue its Spiked line and spotlight rising CPG stars Mooski and Painterland Sisters, each of which recently announced major funding rounds. They also preview upcoming Taste Radio meetups in the U.S. and U.K., before taking bites and sips of oat bars, cookies and...

Aug 26, 2025

Aishwarya Iyer built one of the fastest-growing premium CPG brands by doing what many startups overlook: putting product integrity, brand trust, and strategic timing ahead of rapid retail expansion.

In this episode, Aishwarya, the founder and CEO of admired pantry staples company Brightland, shares how discovering...

Aug 22, 2025

While alcohol consumption is cooling, the battle between clean-label ingredients and high-protein performance foods is heating up. The hosts examine what’s driving these massive shifts in consumer behavior, and how brands like David, Crisp Power and Athletic Brewing are responding.

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Aug 20, 2025

The latest episode of Taste Radio’s Elevator Talk spotlights innovative leaders from Whole Moon, Solstice, Raya Fruit Water, Hawaiian Soda Co. and Elixir Shots

In this installment, founders and CEOs introduce their brands and share recent company updates and milestones. This week’s special co-host is Allison Ball,...

Aug 19, 2025

How do you turn seawater into a cult food brand? Ben Jacobsen did just that – and changed the way America thinks about salt.

In this episode, we sit down with Ben, the founder of Jacobsen Salt Co., whose journey began with a single, revelatory bite of tinned fish topped with a few flakes of sea salt. That moment...