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What Goodles' $500M Acquisition Says About CPG Innovation

September 11, 2026

This week, we dig into Barilla Group's acquisition of Goodles and how the mac and cheese brand's success reflects growing demand for better-for-you versions of familiar, legacy products. We also look at David Protein maker Medici Brands' $2.2 billion valuation following its Series B raise, the launch of its better-for-you candy brand HallPass and how the company is rethinking two of the most familiar formats in CPG.  Show notes: 0:20: Incremental Betterness. Medici Momentum. Shelf Impact. Dan...

Five Brands Shaping CPG's Next Wave

September 09, 2026

In the latest episode of Taste Radio's Elevator Talk, leaders from five emerging CPG brands -- Tamarind Heads, Cozy, Samsara, Jöey Nordic Seed Crisps and Nadas Empanadas -- introduce their businesses, share what's changed since launch and offer a look at where they're headed next. Joining regular host Ray Latif, editor and producer of Taste Radio, is Can Koyuncu, the co-founder and CMO of Chapter Foods, who brings sharp questions, candid feedback and an investor's perspective to each pitch. W...

Keurig Dr Pepper's Former CEO Has A Beefy Take On Growth

September 08, 2026

What if the smartest growth strategy for your CPG brand is to stop chasing growth? Larry Young spent nearly 50 years in the beverage business before trading corporate boardrooms for a cattle ranch. The former CEO and president of Keurig Dr Pepper and his wife, Colette, now own Texas-based 10-2-4 Ranch, where they're building a premium beef brand on their own terms. In this episode, Larry and Colette explain why they've resisted the pressure to grow fast, raise money and chase scale; how they'...