Jul 28, 2023

In this episode, the hosts shared CPG roundups from the Pacific Northwest regions of both the U.S. and Canada, discussed the controversy surrounding children and caffeine and questioned whether honey truffle could be a gamechanger for the food and beverage industry.

Show notes:

0:35: Portlandia & Prime. Marmots &...

Jul 25, 2023

Magnolia Bakery’s famous banana pudding, an indulgent mash-up of fresh bananas, vanilla wafers and vanilla pudding, is the reason that you continue to see long lines outside of the company’s flagship shop in Manhattan, which opened in 1996.

Although Magnolia wants to make the dessert more accessible, the New...

Jul 21, 2023

Can Coolhaus make a comeback? Although the beloved non-dairy ice cream brand is reportedly on the chopping block, the hosts discussed a potential salvation akin to those of discontinued brands resurrected by new owners. This episode also features the latest installment of The Goat Pen with Carlton Fowler, the co-founder...

Jul 17, 2023

Tom Colicchio is a gastronomic icon. He also likes his tomato sauce out of a jar.

Colicchio, who is the head judge and an executive producer of acclaimed TV reality competition “Top Chef” and the owner of award-winning restaurant group Crafted Hospitality, is a partner in Colicchio Kitchen, a premium brand of sauces...

Jul 14, 2023

When car companies start making tequila and beer, all bets are off.

In this episode, the hosts banter about Tesla’s foray into beverage alcohol, what happens when the boss visits a satellite office (tip: don’t call it a “headquarters”), a sneak peek at the new digs for BevNET’s winter events, how...