# cpg (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover cpg. Page: Feed: --- ## [CPG Week Podcast: Defining Ultraprocessed, Celsius Cools Off, Reinventing 7UP](https://www.nosh.com/cpgweek/cpg-week-podcast-defining-ultraprocessed-celsius-cools-off-reinventing-7up) _2026-08-13 · Nosh Staff · CPG Week Podcast by BevNET & Nosh_ This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard break down the federal government’s first proposed definition of ultraprocessed foods and a rocky quarter for Celsius. The hosts also dig into Khloé Kardashian’s latest Khloud innovation and Keurig Dr Pepper’s lime-forward reformulation of 7UP. ## [CPG Week Podcast: Freezer Burns, Bankruptcy and Food’s Biggest Changemakers](https://www.nosh.com/cpgweek/cpg-week-podcast-freezer-burns-bankruptcy-and-foods-biggest-changemakers) _2026-07-30 · Nosh Staff · CPG Week Podcast by BevNET & Nosh_ This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss the collapse of one of the nation's largest beverage distributors, a closely watched false advertising dispute in the frozen novelty aisle, ongoing scrutiny surrounding regenerative dairy leader Alexandre Family Farm, Vita Coco's latest acquisition, and the launch of Nosh Impact 50, the… ## [CPG Week Podcast: Utz Goes Private, Sèchey Shifts, Final Boss Sour Levels Up](https://www.nosh.com/cpgweek/cpg-week-podcast-utz-goes-private-schey-shifts-final-boss-sour-levels-up) _2026-07-23 · Nosh Staff · CPG Week Podcast by BevNET & Nosh_ This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss Utz Brands' $2.9 billion acquisition by Germany's Intersnack Group and Sèchey's decision to exit brick-and-mortar retail in favor of a technology platform. The hosts also chat about Final Boss Sour's $4 million funding round and Yerba Madre's leadership transition. ## [CPG Week Podcast: The Frozen PB&J Wars Heat Up; FDA Cracks Down on Caffeine Labeling](https://www.nosh.com/cpgweek/cpg-week-podcast-the-frozen-pbj-wars-heat-up-fda-cracks-down-on-caffeine-labeling) _2026-07-16 · Nosh Staff · CPG Week Podcast by BevNET & Nosh_ This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery examine four stories shaping the packaged food industry: the seed funding round fueling a drink mix startup’s retail expansion, The EVERY Company’s latest step toward commercializing precision-fermented egg white proteins, Welch's bid to disrupt the frozen sandwich category, and the FDA's push for greater… ## [CPG Week Podcast: Kroger Goes Shopping, Nutrabolt’s Market Debut and Big Food on Trial](https://www.nosh.com/cpgweek/cpg-week-podcast-kroger-goes-shopping-nutrabolts-market-debut-and-big-food-on-trial) _2026-07-09 · Nosh Staff · CPG Week Podcast by BevNET & Nosh_ This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard unpack Kroger's $1.65 billion deal to acquire Giant Eagle, Nutrabolt's reported initial public offering plans and two legal developments that could have ripple effects across the food industry: a proposed class action over protein labeling and the dismissal of a closely watched ultraprocessed foods… ## [CPG Week Podcast: Tara Bosch’s Next Bet and Trade Dress Distress](https://www.nosh.com/news/2026/cpg-week-podcast-tara-boschs-next-bet-and-trade-dress-distress) _2026-06-25 · Nosh Staff · CPG Week Podcast by BevNET & Nosh_ This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss Algae Cooking Club’s funding round and BRĒZ’s strategic pivot, plus SmartSweets founder Tara Bosch’s second entrepreneurial act and a legal battle between two electrolyte beverage makers. ## [CPG Week Podcast: Nestle’s Goodbye to Fake Dyes And Hydration Litigation](https://www.nosh.com/news/2026/cpg-week-podcast-nestles-goodbye-to-fake-dyes-and-hydration-litigation) _2026-06-18 · Nosh Staff · CPG Week Podcast by BevNET & Nosh_ This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss how Nestlé USA nixed synthetic dyes across its food and beverage portfolio and why hydration brand LMNT is suing Oasis, a product ratings app. The hosts also break down new funding for collagen protein bar brand Stars + Honey and aguas frescas maker Bawi. ## [CPG Week Podcast: Meat Snack Mania, Celsius In Hot Water and Tom Brady’s Good Nut](https://www.nosh.com/news/2026/cpg-week-podcast-meat-snack-mania-celsius-in-hot-water-and-tom-bradys-good-nut) _2026-06-11 · Nosh Staff · CPG Week Podcast by BevNET & Nosh_ This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery discuss why analysts are bullish on the meat snack category, plus a new premium coconut water brand founded by Tom Brady. The hosts also talk about the strategy behind Morinaga’s acquisition of My/Mochi and an investigation into Celsius Holdings over marketing to minors. ## [CPG Week Podcast: Spilling The Tea On Ryl’s Latest Raise](https://www.nosh.com/news/2026/cpg-week-podcast-spilling-the-tea-on-ryls-latest-raise) _2026-06-04 · Nosh Staff · CPG Week Podcast by BevNET & Nosh_ This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss Trek One Capital’s acquisitions of Good Karma Foods and No Cow. The podcasters also highlight the latest funding announcements, including a new investment for a celebrity-backed supplement brand. ## [CPG Week Podcast: Chicken In A Biscuit, Messi No Más, And a Can Of Cod](https://www.nosh.com/news/2026/cpg-week-podcast-chicken-in-a-biscuit-messi-no-mas-and-a-can-of-cod) _2026-05-28 · Nosh Staff · CPG Week Podcast by BevNET & Nosh_ This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss WILDE Brands’ expansion into crackers made with chicken breast, the discontinuation of Lionel Messi’s sports drink brand, a functional beverage startup tackling menstrual symptoms, and David Protein’s sequel to last year’s seafood stunt. ## [CLI-first decentralized GPU compute (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/PPtj1I0djGWS) _2026-05-28 · **Sponsored**_ Pay workers or run your GPU for FFmpeg transcode and AI inference. ## [The Future of Women's Health: Why Smart CPG Brands Are Betting on Cycle Syncing](https://thegrowthsignal.substack.com/p/the-future-of-womens-health-why-smart) _2025-05-21 · The Growth Signal · The Growth Signal_ Tapping into the biological rhythm of half your customer base. ## [Why Luxury Postpartum Retreats Are The New CPG Wellness Frontier](https://thegrowthsignal.substack.com/p/why-luxury-postpartum-retreats-are) _2025-05-08 · The Growth Signal · The Growth Signal_ Welcome to the business of recovery—identifying growth opportunities in the postnatal industry. ## [Natural vs. Synthetic: Navigating the 2026 FDA Food Dye Ban](https://thegrowthsignal.substack.com/p/natural-vs-synthetic-navigating-the) _2025-05-01 · The Growth Signal · The Growth Signal_ Why RFK Jr.'s push for natural ingredients will drive unprecedented demand for biotech solutions. ## [The $18 Billion Baby Boom Opportunity](https://thegrowthsignal.substack.com/p/the-18-billion-baby-boom-opportunity) _2025-04-25 · The Growth Signal · The Growth Signal_ Why CPG leaders need to pay attention to the pronatalist push. ## [The New Beauty Economy: How GLP-1s and Biohacking Are Reshaping CPG](https://thegrowthsignal.substack.com/p/the-new-beauty-economy-how-glp-1s) _2025-04-18 · The Growth Signal · The Growth Signal_ The Collision of Beauty Culture and Pharmaceutical Weight Loss ## [Investing in Third & Fourth Spaces Will Strengthen Your Product Strategy](https://thegrowthsignal.substack.com/p/investing-in-third-and-fourth-spaces) _2025-04-11 · The Growth Signal · The Growth Signal_ Evaluating business development opportunities for third and fourth space culture. ## [What the Wellness Economy Means for a Skincare Slowdown](https://thegrowthsignal.substack.com/p/what-the-wellness-economy-means-for) _2025-04-04 · The Growth Signal · The Growth Signal_ From Products to Rituals: New Data on Why Skincare is Slowing Down ## [Navigating The Luxury Fragrance Slow-Down](https://thegrowthsignal.substack.com/p/navigating-the-luxury-fragrance-slow) _2025-03-21 · The Growth Signal · The Growth Signal_ The brands and formats driving growth amid the downturn. ## [Understanding the Gummy Supplement Boom](https://thegrowthsignal.substack.com/p/understanding-the-gummy-supplement) _2025-03-14 · The Growth Signal · The Growth Signal_ The fastest growing benefits, ingredients, and answers to the question, “Are they as effective as capsules and powders?” ## [Stream Torrents and IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/79MLei2BTklc) _2025-03-14 · **Sponsored**_ Search, index, and play music, movies, books, and live TV in your browser. ## [Curated Insights From Our Most Impactful Forecasts and Analysis](https://thegrowthsignal.substack.com/p/curated-insights-from-our-most-impactful) _2025-03-03 · The Growth Signal · The Growth Signal_ From Inflection Point to Growth Signal: Our Journey Continues.