Best Cpgfoodstartup Podcasts (2024)

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Filling the Gap for Glass Bottled Living Beverages! Sol-ti on the Nexxt Level Podcast 47:06

10h ago47:06

47:06

Encore Presentation from 2020: Ryne O'Donnell is the Founder of Sol-ti, a living beverage company. Ryne’s personal obsession with health and well-being along with the undeniable benefits of good, organic food and juice had on his body made him realize that there was a lack of quality options for travelers. This, coupled with the incessant infiltrat…

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Best Of: Knowing When to Hold 'Em - Oats Overnight on the NexxtLevel Brands Podcast! 40:17

3M ago40:17

40:17

Encore Presentation Brian Tate is the Founder and CEO of Oats Overnight. He studied at the Grande Valley University for two years before leaving to pursue professional poker. After more than a decade of playing high-stakes poker, he took his passion for risk, analytics, and game theory and applied that expertise where it was needed: the crowded bre…

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Catching Up With Alex Bayer: Round 2 on the NexxtLevel Brands Podcast 42:07

3M ago42:07

42:07

Encore Presentation: In this episode, we’re welcoming back Alex Bayer, Co-Founder and CEO of Genius Juice for an update. Genius Juice was featured on Shark Tank, they received Bevnet Smoothie of the Year, and Alex is now the host of two podcasts –15 Minutes of Genius and Friday Vibes, and he’s here to tell us about the latest news and progress arou…

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Encore: Why Access to Capital is Critical - Round 2 with Michael Movitz 33:59

4M ago33:59

33:59

Encore: Today I’m welcoming back Michael Movitz, of the Movitz group, and co- founding partner of Brandjectory, a one-of-a-kind relationship-building platform for early-stage CPG founders and investors to help discover each other. We last spoke in October of 2020, so we have plenty to hear about Brandjectory and its journey since then. Michael's ca…

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Encore Presentation: Baking Up Better-for-You Brownies - dalci on the NexxtLevel Brands Podcast! 37:24

5M ago37:24

37:24

Encore Presentation: Najwa Khan is the Founder of dalci, a line of gut-healthy brownies. Najwa started the company after struggling to find healthy snacks that could satisfy her craving for sweets. She has over 10 years of experience in the health and wellness space, having worked in various roles for nonprofits, market research firms, healthcare a…

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Encore Presentation: A Healthy Snack with Total Appeal - RIND Snacks on the NexxtLevel Brands Podcast 48:02

6M ago48:02

48:02

By G. Steven Cleere - NexxtLevel Brands

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Round 2: Catching Up with Will Nitze of IQBAR, 0n The NexxtLevel Podcast - Encore 43:28

6M ago43:28

43:28

In this Encore episode we are following up with one of our previous guests, Will Nitze, Founder and CEO of IQBar. We last spoke to Will before the pandemic, so our discussion will cover the last few years and what’s been happening at IQBar, the pandemic and how it affected the company, and future ideas for new product categories. IQBar’s mission is…

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Encore: Irrational Persistence - Learn from the Skinny Butcher 39:09

7M ago39:09

39:09

In this Encore Podcast episode, I speak with Dave Zilko, Co-Founder of Skinny Butcher. You’ll hear the amazing origin story of the “plant poultry” brand that was founded after Dave and his partner Jack built and sold Garden Fresh salsa to Campbell Soups for $231M. Dave shares his passion for Skinny Butcher’s sustainability focus, hopes for a global…

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Encore: Getting a slice of a Staid Category, Willamette Valley Pie Company - On the NexxtLevel Brands Podcast 39:33

7M ago39:33

39:33

Encore Presentation: My guest today is Austin Kelly, CEO at Willamette Valley Pie Company in Oregon. I speak with Austin about how Willamette is growing their business– carefully self-financing, planning their expansion slowly and naturally. Their products occupy a premium, artisanal spot in the frozen pie category, and continue to be hand-crafted …

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Authenticity in Product and Brand - David Cisneros on the NexxtLevel Brands Podcast 42:40

8M ago42:40

42:40

Today we’re speaking with David Cisneros, co-founder of WES and Origo Brands, and taking an enlightening journey through the world of Hispanic food brands. David shares his transition from attorney to successful food brand entrepreneur. You’ll hear about David’s travels to Latin America and how he is shaking up the US market with new and authentic …

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Encore: URösti Stuft Spuds and Stephen Caldwell Round 2 on the NexxtLevel Brands Podcast 35:47

8M ago35:47

35:47

By G. Steven Cleere - NexxtLevel Brands

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Encore Presentation: A better way to satisfy those nighttime cravings! Nightfood on the NexxtLevel Brands Podcast! 48:58

9M ago48:58

48:58

By G. Steven Cleere - NexxtLevel Brands

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Replace Your Coffee? Teeccino on the NexxtLevel Podcast! 45:32

11M ago45:32

45:32

By G. Steven Cleere - NexxtLevel Brands

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Encore - From No Guilt Pizza? It's True! - Cali'flour Foods on the NexxtLevel Brands Podcast! 48:06

11M ago48:06

48:06

Encore Presentation from early 2020 - Amy Lacey is the Owner and Founder of Cali’flour. Amy set out to re-imagine her favorite foods and created a no-mess no-stress, cauliflower pizza crust to satisfy her cravings without sacrificing her health. No longer able to enjoy pizza night with her family, Amy set out to re-imagine her favorite foods and cr…

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Encore Presentation: Being Better Salt: True Salt on the NexxtLevel Brands Podcast 39:00

12M ago39:00

39:00

By G. Steven Cleere - NexxtLevel Brands

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Encore Presentation: Get Your Brand PR Started!! Gloria Chou on the NexxtLevel Brands Podcast 36:20

1y ago36:20

36:20

By G. Steven Cleere - NexxtLevel Brands

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Encore Presentation: Take Healthy Snacking to the Next Level, Recipe 33 on the NexxtLevel Podcast. 42:17

1y ago42:17

42:17

By G. Steven Cleere - NexxtLevel Brands

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Encore Presentation: Hard to Be Humble... Humblemaker Coffee on the NexxtLevel Brands Podcast! 39:24

1y ago39:24

39:24

By G. Steven Cleere - NexxtLevel Brands

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Encore Presentation: Baking in Success - ChipMonk Baking on the NexxtLevel Brands Podcast! 44:52

1y ago44:52

44:52

By G. Steven Cleere - NexxtLevel Brands

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Encore: An Answer to the Broken Meat Supply Chain: Farmer Focus on the NexxtLevel Brands Podcast 35:25

1y ago35:25

35:25

Encore Presentation: Corwin Heatwole is the Founder and CEO of Farmer Focus, the number one exclusively organic chicken farm in the United States. As a sixth-generation family farmer, Corwin grew up working on his family's farm. He founded Farmer Focus almost 8 years ago with a dream of creating a financially viable farming business he could pass d…

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Encore: The Best Product Name Ever: Cool Beans on the NexxtLevel Brands Podcast 38:09

1y ago38:09

38:09

By G. Steven Cleere - NexxtLevel Brands

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Encore :The Value of Branding - Cloud Water Brands on The NexxtLevel Podcast! 47:23

1+ y ago47:23

47:23

By G. Steven Cleere - NexxtLevel Brands

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Encore: Revolutionizing the Bread Industry! Outer Aisle on the NexxtLevel Podcast 43:13

1+ y ago43:13

43:13

By G. Steven Cleere - NexxtLevel Brands

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Encore: The Frozen Little Pie with the Big Homemade Taste! - Mamie's Pies on the NexxtLevel Brands Podcast 41:38

1+ y ago41:38

41:38

By G. Steven Cleere - NexxtLevel Brands

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Best of - Wundernuggets and Crafty Counter, with Hema Reddy- Original June 2019 44:27

1+ y ago44:27

44:27

Hema Reddy is the Founder and CEO of Crafty Counter, a food company that specializes in nutrient-dense food that also is pleasing to the taste buds. Their flagship product, Wunder Nuggets, provides a well-balanced meal contained in every serving. Crafty Counter is designed to help flexitarian families have better choices so that they can help long …

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Get a Buzz With Your Belt! BOMANI on the NexxtLevel Brands Podcast! 35:26

1+ y ago35:26

35:26

By G. Steven Cleere - NexxtLevel Brands

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Doing a Dry January? - HOP WTR on the NexxtLevel Brands Podcast 40:06

1+ y ago40:06

40:06

By G. Steven Cleere - NexxtLevel Brands

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Freshly Roasted Coffee by Firefighters - Fire Dept. Coffee on the NexxtLevel Brands Podcast! 37:11

1+ y ago37:11

37:11

By G. Steven Cleere - NexxtLevel Brands

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The Secret of the Starter - Alex's Awesome Sourdough on the NexxtLevel Podcast! 47:04

1+ y ago47:04

47:04

Alexander Corsini is the Founder and CEO of Alex's Awesome Sourdough. After discovering sourdough's unique health benefits following an autoimmune diagnosis in 2016, he set out to build a brand celebrating all things sourdough fermentation. In 2017, he launched the natural foods brand with a focus on the nourishing qualities of sourdough, bringing …

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Round 2: Catching up with Hector Saldívar of Tia Lupita Foods 42:12

1+ y ago42:12

42:12

Today I’m welcoming back Hector Saldivar, founder of Tia Lupita Foods. I last spoke to Hector in November of 2020, and I’m excited to find out how he and his company have progressed since then. Tia Lupita Foods are inspired by Mexican recipes from Hector Saldivar's Mom and her family kitchen. Their flavorful sauces and snacks use healthy, sustainab…

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Round 2 Catching up with Kellie Lee of ROWDY 1 28:45

1+ y ago28:45

28:45

Today I’m welcoming back Kellie Lee, Creator and CEO at Rowdy Prebiotic Foods Company, for an update on her entrepreneurial journey. Kellie developed Rowdy bars when she was creating convenient, real foods to take on hikes with her husband. What makes Rowdy products special is YaconRoot - the unique prebiotic, naturally sweet ingredient that has be…

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Encore from 7/15/2021 - The Snack from Ipanema - Brazi Bites on the NexxtLevel Brands Podcast! 45:34

1+ y ago45:34

45:34

By G. Steven Cleere - NexxtLevel Brands

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Ecommerce Flexible Funding Wayflyer on the NexxtLevel Podcast 33:08

1+ y ago33:08

33:08

Are you an eCommerce business in need of extra cash for inventory or marketing? My guest today is Jay Puentes, Sales & Business Development Leader at Wayflyer. Wayfler provides flexible funding and actionable insights to the world's fastest-growing eCommerce businesses. They help businesses worldwide reach their growth potential by providing financ…

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Shaking Up the Ice Tea Category - Shaka Tea on the NexxtLevel Podcast! 46:47

1+ y ago46:47

46:47

By G. Steven Cleere - NexxtLevel Brands

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Innovate and Pivot - Killer Creamery on the NexxtLevel Brands Podcast 42:14

1+ y ago42:14

42:14

By G. Steven Cleere - NexxtLevel Brands

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Fermenting Your Business Growth: Cleveland Kitchen on the NexxtLevel Brands Podcast! 38:01

2y ago38:01

38:01

Today’s guest is Mac Anderson, Co-Founder & Chief Commercial Officer at Cleveland Kitchen. Mac and his siblings were raised in a culture of natural foods - their mom is a trained Chef who started a natural food co-op in Ohio way before such things were widespread. Join us as we discuss the origin story and rocket to success of this family business,…

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Brands As An Agent of Change: Seth Goldman on the NexxtLevel Brands Podcast! 36:15

2y ago36:15

36:15

Today’s guest is Seth Goldman, Co-Founder and Chief Change Agent of Eat the Change®. Seth is also the Co-Founder of PLNT Burger, Honest Tea, and Chair of the board of Beyond Meat. Seth has been widely recognized for his “serial” entrepreneurial success and impact, including Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year in Greater Washington, the Washing…

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Encore: Put Spice in Your Cooking Sauces: Bushwick Kitchen on the NexxtLevel Brands Podcast! 46:03

2y ago46:03

46:03

By G. Steven Cleere - NexxtLevel Brands

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Encore: Are Your Cleaning Products Clean Label? Aunt Fannie’s on the NexxtLevel Brands Podcast! 40:28

2y ago40:28

40:28

By G. Steven Cleere - NexxtLevel Brands

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Fats Are GOOD For YOU! No, Really - Love Good Fats on the Nexxtlevel Brands Podcast! 43:16

2y ago43:16

43:16

By G. Steven Cleere - NexxtLevel Brands

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Going to the Dogs - Portland Pet Food Company on the NexxtLevel Brands Podcast! 40:18

2y ago40:18

40:18

By G. Steven Cleere - NexxtLevel Brands

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Encore Presentation: The Secret Is In The Dough - Doughp on the NexxtLevel Brands Podcast! 38:06

2y ago38:06

38:06

By G. Steven Cleere - NexxtLevel Brands

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The Role of the Intrapreneur – Aquamar on the NexxtLevel Brands Podcast 42:09

2y ago42:09

42:09

Have you ever wondered exactly what’s in that “imitation crab” meat that is available in every grocery store? This same ‘imitation crab’ is also in every California sushi roll, seafood salad, and many other prepared seafood dishes. It’s “surimi.” Surimi is real fish, made from wild-caught Alaskan pollock/whiting. It first appeared in the U.S. in th…

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You Need More than Legal Help - Ryan Lewendon joins us on the NexxtLevel Brands Podcast 46:11

2y ago46:11

46:11

If you think today’s episode is going to be filled with boring legalese, think again. Not only are many entrepreneurs reticent to involve a legal expert, but they tend to think of them merely as risk-mitigators. But stop to consider – your business could attract bigger initial financing, celebrity partners and endorsements, and maybe even a higher …

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Best of : Being the Validator - Lekkco Belgian Dark Chocolate Spread on the NexxtLevel Brands Podcast! 48:12

2y ago48:12

48:12

By G. Steven Cleere - NexxtLevel Brands

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Best Of: Natural Snacks from Africa - Amazi Foods on the NexxtLevel Brands Podcast! 43:08

2y ago43:08

43:08

By G. Steven Cleere - NexxtLevel Brands

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Taking Mom's Dressing to Market - Tessemae's on the NexxtLevel Brands Podcast 37:00

2y ago37:00

37:00

In our previous episode, we talked about having a great idea for a food product and how to consult the Food Innovation Center about creating it, but Greg Vetter of Tessemae's simply brought in a tub of lettuce with his secret dressing on it and walked out of a Whole Foods buyer meeting with an order. After selling 600+ bottles in five days simply d…

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The Million Dollar Palate - Sarah Masoni on the NexxtLevel Brands Podcast 44:27

2y ago44:27

44:27

Do you have a prize-winning recipe that you think could make a great product to sell at retail? The Food Innovation Center is ready to help you convert your grandma’s secret sauce recipe into a retail-ready, safe, scalable product that’s ready for the grocery store shelf. My guest today has been called the million-dollar palate because she is leadi…

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Best Of: Stop Harming Your Mouth - ORL Labs on the NexxtLevel Brands Podcast! 44:27

2y ago44:27

44:27

By G. Steven Cleere - NexxtLevel Brands

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Great Things in Small Packages: Zolt on the NexxtLevel Brands Podcast 48:07

2y ago48:07

48:07

My guests today are Ani Collum and Doug Siegel, the co-founders of Zolt, a company that offers “plant-powered super drink” powders with amazing functional ingredients like reishi mushrooms, ashwagandha root, green and black tea, guarana, and many more. Each formulation of adaptogens, antioxidants, and terpene botanicals is tailored to key areas of …

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