Best Refresh Reel Podcasts (2025)

1
Forgive them Father 6:19

14h ago6:19

6:19

What's your #1 Challenge in Living your Truth?By Tarun Bathija

1
Scaling Tradition — The ‘Daughter’ Building A Cultural Food Empire 39:34

1d ago39:34

39:34

Dumpling Daughter isn’t just a food brand. It’s founder Nadia Liu Spellman’s heartfelt homage to family, culture and comfort. Her mission is simple but powerful: to make high-quality, restaurant-style comfort food accessible at home, while honoring the deep emotional ties that food can hold. Launched in 2014. Dumpling Daughter began as a beloved lo…

1
How Elavi Landed A Million-Dollar Deal With Costco 56:58

3h ago56:58

56:58

Michelle Razavi, the co-founder of Elavi, pulls back the curtain on how the brand landed a $1 million order from Costco just four months after the debut of its protein brownies. The hosts also discuss Chobani’s purchase of Daily Harvest and Via Verde Valle’s acquisition of A Dozen Cousins and how the latter may reflect a new paradigm in which found…

1
Elevator Talk: Hip Pop, Pari, Aqua Boost, Pablo’s Mate, Zenjoy 1:04:49

2h ago1:04:49

1:04:49

The latest installment of Elevator Talk features leaders from Hip Pop, Pari, Aqua Boost, Pablo’s Mate, Zenjoy. Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. This week’s special co-host is Adam Louras, a principal with Mercenary, who shared his thoughts, questions and feedback with the participants. H…

1
You Suck 6:19

7h ago6:19

6:19

What's your #1 Challenge in Living your Truth?By Tarun Bathija

1
‘Reel’ Change Is Here. How Seremoni Reimagined An Industry. 27:37

3h ago27:37

27:37

How do you build a globally scaled seafood company rooted in ancient Japanese techniques, humane animal treatment, and radical transparency – all before the age of 26? Meet Saif Khawaja, the founder and CEO of Seremoni, a startup that’s reinventing the seafood industry from the ground up. Launched in 2024, Seremoni is a vertically integrated compan…

1
Tender & Terrifying: What Makes a Good Man 12:33

8h ago12:33

12:33

What's your #1 Challenge in Living your Truth?By Tarun Bathija

1
Is There A Future For Plant-Based Meat? And, The Brilliance Of Boston’s Bina. 1:03:23

3d ago1:03:23

1:03:23

Is the plant-based meat boom going bust? Despite early excitement and big investments, some brands are in the midst of turbulent times and an uncertain future. The hosts weigh in. Plus, Babak Bina, co-founder of BCB3 Hospitality Group, shares how a deep commitment to guest experience and a love for cultural cuisine helped him develop some of the ci…

1
That Story was a Steal 5:08

4d ago5:08

5:08

What's your #1 Challenge in Living your Truth?By Tarun Bathija

1
Make Drinking Culture Great Again? A Cocktail Icon Has Ideas. 34:49

6d ago34:49

34:49

Tony Abou-Ganim, a legendary figure in the world of cocktails and hospitality with nearly five decades behind the bar, is sounding an alarm for the industry he cherishes. “Where did the fun go?” he asks – a question that reverberates across the ever-evolving landscape of bars and beverage culture. As the founder of cocktail platform Modern Mixologi…

1
Resume or Refresh? 5:30

8d ago5:30

5:30

What's your #1 Challenge in Living your Truth?By Tarun Bathija

1
Own & Infer – Behind The Scenes Of A ‘Perfect’ Brand Refresh 35:57

10d ago35:57

35:57

After a challenging 2024, Lemon Perfect knew it was time for a bold reset. Founder Yanni Hufnagel led the charge with a reengineered bottle and improved formula, but the brand’s comeback wouldn’t be complete without a new look. Enter Paula Grant and creative studio Suite9C, tasked with developing a daring visual identity refresh. This is the story …

1
Elevator Talk: Joon, Scobucha, Hey!Hunger, Jozo, Fable Fish Co. 1:04:08

11d ago1:04:08

1:04:08

The latest episode of Elevator Talk features leaders from Joon, Scobucha, Hey!Hunger, Jozo and Fable Fish Co. Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. This week’s special co-host is Eleanor Hayden, the founder & CEO of Hayden Consultancy, who shared her thoughts, questions and feedback with the …

1
How Easy it is to Fail & How little it takes to Succeed 6:32

13d ago6:32

6:32

What's your #1 Challenge in Living your Truth?By Tarun Bathija

1
It’s Kind Of Wild, But Katie Lee Biegel Is Changing The Way We Drink 18:34

13d ago18:34

18:34

What happens when a celebrated food personality brings her passion for clean eating to the wine aisle – and helps launch a brand that's redefining what’s in your glass? Katie Lee Biegel, the bestselling author, Food Network celebrity and co-founder of Kind of Wild wines, discusses her journey into the organic wine business and how she’s building a …

1
Grace & Gratitude: Why We Pray 12:37

16d ago12:37

12:37

What's your #1 Challenge in Living your Truth?By Tarun Bathija

1
It’s Better For… Who? Plus, How To ‘Rethink’ Food Insecurity. 56:29

17d ago56:29

56:29

They call it “better-for-you.” But better for who, exactly? And are trendy startups solving a problem – or just selling the illusion of one? The hosts dig in. We also revisit four interviews from Taste Radio’s NYC meetup, where leaders from innovative food and beverage organizations, including Rethink Food and The Goods Mart, shared insights on mis…

1
You are TOO Much 7:56

20d ago7:56

7:56

What's your #1 Challenge in Living your Truth?By Tarun Bathija

1
A Kroger ‘King’ Maker Reveals The Keys To Getting On Shelf – And Staying There 32:04

20d ago32:04

32:04

Todd Davis, a seasoned Kroger executive who’s been with the retailer for over 30 years, has a sharp instinct for what makes a brand not just survive, but soar. As the category manager for natural, local, and multicultural brands at Kroger’s King Soopers and City Market banners, Todd has spent decades championing innovative products and the passiona…

1
Divine Discomfort: Growth & Guidance - Just Enough Room to Breathe 15:01

23d ago15:01

15:01

What's your #1 Challenge in Living your Truth?By Tarun Bathija

1
Scaling Your Tribe. The Komos Way. 1:05:42

24d ago1:05:42

1:05:42

How do you cultivate a loyal following through organic growth and word-of-mouth buzz and without leaning on celebrity endorsements or splashy marketing campaigns? It’s the Komos way. In this episode, Ria Soler, the director of education and global advocacy for luxury spirit brand Tequila Komos, talks about how the company has focused on organic gro…

1
Elevator Talk: Corpse Reviver, MAA • TE, The NA Beverage Company, Big D Energy Drink 51:52

1M ago51:52

51:52

The latest installment of Elevator Talk features leaders from Corpse Reviver, MAA • TE, The NA Beverage Company and Big D Energy Drink. Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. This week’s special co-host is Courtney O’Brien, the founder of The Outlier Initiative, who shared her thoughts, questi…

1
Core Creation: Your Emotional Home 7:22

27d ago7:22

7:22

What's your #1 Challenge in Living your Truth?By Tarun Bathija

1
Vision & Virality — How Sauz Became One Of The Hottest Brands In CPG 46:52

27d ago46:52

46:52

Troy Bonde and Winston Alfieri aren’t selling your father’s ragu. Instead, the 25-year-old co-founders of Sauz, a bold, culture-forward pasta sauce brand, are reimagining what it means to build a modern CPG company from the ground up. And, it’s working. Launched in 2023, Sauz has quickly made a name for itself with an unconventional lineup of jarre…

1
Steep Silence: Why Do You Abandon Yourself? 10:18

1M ago10:18

10:18

What's your #1 Challenge in Living your Truth?By Tarun Bathija

1
Funding Favors the Few. Chefs Favor the Simple. 54:30

1M ago54:30

54:30

In a year clouded by economic uncertainty, you’d think investors would be clinging to their cash. But by the looks of things, maybe not? This episode also features an interview with acclaimed Boston-based chefs Jamie Bissonnette and Kenta Katagai as they take us behind the scenes of an unforgettable culinary collaboration. Show notes: 0:45: NYC In …

1
Labored Luck: Error 404 - No Luck Found 9:11

1M ago9:11

9:11

What's your #1 Challenge in Living your Truth?By Tarun Bathija

1
60 Startups. $7 Million. How Ignite20 Is Funding The Future Of CPG. 26:50

1M ago26:50

26:50

Ignite20 isn’t just cutting checks. The new $7 million venture capital fund and hybrid accelerator is lighting a fire under the next wave of CPG innovators. Launched in February 2025, Ignite20 was born out of the Redwood Ventures Group and is also backed by early-stage VC firm Santatera Capital and food distributor RPM Food. Over the next three yea…

1
Self Doubt 10:09

1M ago10:09

10:09

What's your #1 Challenge in Living your Truth?By Tarun Bathija

1
The M&A Train Keeps Rolling. And, How 'Jovi's Hampton Water Got Hot. 50:28

2M ago50:28

50:28

Is 2025 the year of the acquisition? The hosts highlight two more headline-grabbing deals announced over the past week: Hershey’s $750M purchase of BFY snack maker LesserEvil and the sale of watermelon water brand Mela to King Juice. We also speak with Jesse Bongiovi, who alongside rockstar father Jon Bon Jovi, co-founded Hampton Water Wine, a rosé…

1
Elevator Talk: E3 Energy Cubes, The Flavorsmith, Terranean, Sphere Snacks, Masala Gossip 1:04:54

1M ago1:04:54

1:04:54

The latest episode of Elevator Talk features leaders from E3 Energy Cubes, The Flavorsmith, Terranean, Sphere Snacks and Masala Gossip. Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. This week’s special co-host is Elisa Croft, the co-founder of First Friday CPG, who shared her thoughts, questions and …

1
Being Right 11:18

2M ago11:18

11:18

What's your #1 Challenge in Living your Truth?By Tarun Bathija

1
The ‘Real’ Story Behind Spindrift’s Stunning Success 47:34

1M ago47:34

47:34

Even after 15 years and a majority sale – reportedly valued at over $650 million – of the company he founded, Bill Creelman remains convinced that Spindrift is just at the beginning of a “real” revolution. Since launching Spindrift in 2010, Bill has built the brand into a powerhouse, generating nearly $300 million in annual retail sales, according …

1
Understanding vs. Discipline - The Real way to Change 7:21

2M ago7:21

7:21

What's your #1 Challenge in Living your Truth?By Tarun Bathija

1
How Datefix Landed A Dream Deal With Walmart... And What Comes Next 49:22

2M ago49:22

49:22

When Walmart calls, you answer. When the retail giant offers you shelf space in 2,700 of its stores, you say “yes.” But turning that opportunity into success? That’s where the real challenge begins. Alan Scholnick, the founder of Datefix, a date-based nutrition snack brand, talks about how its two-year development from nascent idea to Walmart shelv…

1
400th Episode: 4 Lies We Tell Ourselves 15:19

2M ago15:19

15:19

What's your #1 Challenge in Living your Truth?By Tarun Bathija

1
Startup To $800M Sale. How A Three-Word Mantra Guided Kevin McCray. 28:21

2M ago28:21

28:21

When Kevin McCray sold his namesake brand, Kevin’s Natural Foods, to Mars, Inc. for a staggering $800 million, it wasn’t just a milestone – it was the culmination of a business philosophy built on three simple words: humble and hungry. Now, with the launch of Wild Fox Foods, those same principles form the core of his new, better-for-you snack consu…

1
What Spiritual Awakening Looks Like 7:57

2M ago7:57

7:57

What's your #1 Challenge in Living your Truth?By Tarun Bathija

1
A Surprising Salvo On Artificial Colors. Plus, Ben Stiller... Pop? 38:44

2M ago38:44

38:44

Is West Virginia’s groundbreaking move to ban artificial dyes in food the pebble that causes an avalanche? And, is Ben Stiller really leaping into an already crowded pool for BFY soda? Lots to discuss. We also sit down with Dan Grim, the CEO of functional drink manufacturer Lucky To Be Beverage Co. Show notes: 0:45: D2, Not 3. Sign Up, Meet Up. Pit…

1
Elevator Talk: Herb & Orchid, Drop Needle Drinks, Fast Pickle, Edenesque, Nutrisurg 1:00:54

2M ago1:00:54

1:00:54

The latest installment of Elevator Talk features leaders from Herb & Orchid, Drop Needle Drinks, Fast Pickle, Edenesque, Nutrisurg. Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. This week’s special co-host is Rebecca Bernard, the founder of Empire City Brand Builders, who shared her thoughts, questio…

1
Freeing Forgiveness 6:21

2M ago6:21

6:21

What's your #1 Challenge in Living your Truth?By Tarun Bathija

1
Why A Financial Windfall Won’t Fulfill Caulipower’s Gail Becker… or Anyone Else 40:33

2M ago40:33

40:33

Gail Becker has a bold message for CPG entrepreneurs: if your brand isn’t built to truly improve the lives of your consumers, “you should stay the hell out.” As the founder of the trailblazing frozen food brand Caulipower, Gail has changed the way that millions of Americans think about comfort food. Caulipower offers gluten-free, better-for-you ver…

1
What Can You Live With? 6:15

2M ago6:15

6:15

What's your #1 Challenge in Living your Truth?By Tarun Bathija

1
What Fueled Poppi’s $1.65B Payday? Plus, Musings From Miami. 1:08:52

2M ago1:08:52

1:08:52

Poppi just popped – big time. But was PepsiCo’s $1.65 billion acquisition driven by TikTok virality, perfect timing, or industry heavyweights like Rohan Oza? (Sorry, prebiotics, this one's not about you.) And now that the first major deal has landed, is the BFY soda space about to see a gold rush – or a bubble burst? The hosts break it all down. Pl…

1
Aching Animosity: There is a Time & Place to settle Differences 7:40

2M ago7:40

7:40

What's your #1 Challenge in Living your Truth?By Tarun Bathija

1
Wild By Nature, Strategic By Design. It’s Why Wildwonder Is Surging. 35:18

2M ago35:18

35:18

Wild is woven into the fabric of her brand’s identity. But Rosa Li’s methodical, strategic approach to building a successful and respected CPG company stands in contrast to the untamed energy her products represent. Rosa is the founder and CEO of Wildwonder, a sparkling beverage brand that is infused with prebiotics and probiotics. Launched in 2020…

1
Elevator Talk: Big Mama’s, Cob, Tierra Negra, La Gringuita, Muria 1:03:30

2M ago1:03:30

1:03:30

Elevator Talk, BevNET's bi-monthly video series that highlights early-stage and disruptive food and beverage brands, is now part of Taste Radio! Beginning today, you can listen to the audio from every new episode via the Taste Radio feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all of your favorite listening platforms. This edition of Elevator Talk features …

1
Mind & the Heart - A Relationship to Freedom 10:50

2M ago10:50

10:50

What's your #1 Challenge in Living your Truth?By Tarun Bathija

1
Introducing... Nombase! 11:42

2M ago11:42

11:42

We're launching something BIG at BevNET, NOSH, and Brewbound, and you're invited to be the first to see it! Introducing Nombase — a new digital community and directory built for the CPG world. Nombase connects CPG professionals with trusted industry partners, AI-powered insights, timely conversations, company announcements, and job opportunities — …

1
Did Expo West Actually Deliver? It Depends On Who You Ask. 31:04

2M ago31:04

31:04

We're not exactly at odds, but there's definitely some healthy debate among the hosts around how to assess Expo West 2025. And it turns out, we're not alone. The biggest question on everyone's mind: how do we truly evaluate innovation, and what does it mean for the future of the food and beverage industry in the near term? Show notes: 0:25: Burner …

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Refresh Reel Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen