Taste Radio: Could The Next Olipop Be a Kid’s Drink? Functional & Fun Takes on CPG.

What if the next billion-dollar brand is hiding in a powder stick, a functional cookie, or a kid's lunchbox? The hosts break down the meteoric rise of hydration brand DryWater, spotlight Fields Good, the modern cookie brand launched by the daughter of the founder of Mrs. Fields, and examine the growing opportunity – and unique challenges – of marketing beverages to kids and families.

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Culture Pop Founder Tom First’s Challenger Mindset

Culture Pop CEO Tom First, a longtime entrepreneur, investor, and board member, shares strategies for keeping brands nimble and lean, with a focus on catching category leaders over the long term.

Campari Builds On The Aperol Playbook, Without The Booze

After a decade of building Aperol into one of the world's most recognizable cocktail ingredients by anchoring it to a ritual – the Aperol spritz – the Italian spirits giant is now applying the same playbook to Crodino, its zero-proof bitter aperitif.

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Meet the Investor: Elly Truesdell of New Fare Partners

At BevNET Live NYC 2026 several investors from top CPG capital firms sat down to offer a window into their outlook on the food and beverage industry and what they’re seeking in future portfolio brands.

Taste Radio: How Wilde Built A Brand No One Can Copy

For 12 years, Jason Wright has been obsessed with one question: Can a protein snack compete with the biggest brands on taste alone? In this episode, Jason, the founder and CEO of Wilde Snacks, explains why he spent years building proprietary manufacturing technology, the value of patient investors and the strategic role of Costco and product sampling in driving trial.

State of the Market: Emerging Brands at Mid-Year

At BevNET Live New York City 2026, leaders in the beverage space discussed the state of the emerging brand market, including trends in consumer, retail, investment and performance issues.