This Week in CPG 09/02/25

News from Joydays, Yo Mama’s Foods, Daily Crunch Snacks, Sunnie, Rotten, Hiyo, New Primal, and Baked by Melissa.

Strategic bookkeeping keeps CPG founders in control of profits by managing distributor deductions.

Learn how to generate hundreds of UGC-style videos every month to supercharge your brand’s visibility across social platforms.

How to earn interest and optimize idle cash as a CPG founder.

If you’ve ever wondered how to get funding for your startup without giving away all your equity, this episode is for you. I’m joined by Kat Weaver, founder of Power […]

News from Koia, Hummus Goodness, Laurel’s Coffee, Blackbird’s Pizza, Leisure Hydration, Quinn, Elavi, Carbone Fine Food, OLIPOP and Huxley.

Join us for a deep dive into the product development decision-making process with the team at JPG Resources.

 Damiano Messineo, founder of Loopini, set out to reinvent pizza with lupini beans—creating a high-protein, high-fiber crust that actually tastes like pizza. From 13 months of recipe trials to launching […]

News from Puff Cookies, Chai Diaries, Sugar Bliss, GOOD GOOD, PREVAIL Jerky, Oishii Sake Spritz, Magnolia Bakery, Steepers Only, Twinings and Fly By Jing.

I sit down with John McGuckin, CEO of Clio Snacks and seasoned CPG executive, to unpack the brand’s remarkable journey from niche yogurt innovation to nationwide distribution. Clio’s Greek Yogurt […]