290. Beyond ChatGPT: How AI Is Transforming CPG Operations and Supply Chains

Oct 23
290. Beyond ChatGPT: How AI Is Transforming CPG Operations and Supply Chains

 What if AI could do more than answer questions and actually help you run a more profitable CPG brand?  In this episode, I sit down with Ryan Conti, Co-Founder of […]

Oct 19
289. The Future of Snacking: How Health, GLP-1s, and Functional Indulgence Are Reshaping Sweets

The better-for-you movement has transformed everything from soda to cereal, but cookies, candy, and other indulgent categories may be among the next major areas ripe for disruption. In this episode, […]

Oct 19
This Week in CPG 10/19/2026

News updates from Daily Crunch, Nature’s Wild Berry, Unwind, GoMacro, Hola Mija Foods, Juliet Wine, 18 Chestnuts, Sweet Logic, Tulua, Mingle Mocktails, Unbothered Foods, Doich, CHUH Matcha, B.T.R. NATION, Califia Farms, Three Trees Foods, Lofty Pops, Boostcous, The New Primal, and Better Together Foods.

Oct 16
288. How AI Is Changing Product Discovery for CPG Brands

What if your product is great, but AI doesn't know it exists? AI shopping assistants like ChatGPT and Claude are changing how consumers discover and choose products. But is your […]

Oct 12
287. Jeni Britton on Building a Gut Health Brand After a Successfully Indulgent Ice Cream Company

After building Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams into one of the most recognizable brands in modern food, Jeni Britton is starting again. Her new company, Floura, is taking on a very […]

Oct 12
This Week in CPG 10/12/2026

News updates from Crafty Ramen, REBBL, Chili Chews, Maazah, Yaza Foods, CocoLove, Bovita Health, WildBoard, Mom Snacks, Koia, Once Upon a Farm, OLIPOP, Yogurtland, Final Boss Sour, RodeoCPG, 18 Chestnuts, Backflip, and Freestyle Snacks.

Oct 05
286. Why Redesigns Backfire: The Neuroscience of Shopper Recognition

In this episode, Sigi Hale, Ph.D., Head of Consumer Insights and Testing, explains the neuroscience behind shopper recognition, brand familiarity, and buying behavior. We explore why some packaging redesigns hurt […]

Oct 05
This Week in CPG 10/05/2026

News updates from Bizzy Coffee, Harken Sweets, Queen St. Bakery, Loonen, Oval Coffee Roasters, Kidfresh, Soupergirl, Khloud, H2Glow, Cygnet Gin, Fortune Favors, Sauz, Atomic, Something & Nothing, Recess, and Lil’ Gourmets.

Oct 02
How to Turn One Press Feature Into 10 Sales Opportunities

One press feature can do more than build buzz. When used strategically, it can open doors to retail buyers, strengthen sales outreach, fuel social content, attract creators, and create even more media opportunities.

Sep 30
285. From Her Parents’ Kitchen to 500 Sprouts Stores: How Lindsey Mifsud Built LL’s Kitchen

In this episode, I sit down with Lindsey Mifsud, founder of LL’s Kitchen, to talk about how she turned a homemade granola recipe into a growing CPG brand now sold […]