Beste Startup CPG podcaster (2025)

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#187- Expo West 2025 Debrief with S’NOODS and Whims 52:52

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In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff sits down with Caitlin Bricker, Editor of Startup CPG, Lauryn Bodden, Founder of S'NOODS, and Leanne Viola, Founder of Whims Delights to break down Expo West 2025—the industry’s biggest event of the year. They dive into key takeaways, touch on the hot debate: Did Expo West lack innovation? …

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Founder Feature: Susan Hartman of Recoup Beverages 41:32

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In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Susan Hartman, co-founder of Recoup Beverages, to discuss the journey of building a gut-healthy hydration brand. Susan shares how she met her co-founder, Siwat, and how his personal health journey inspired the creation of Recoup. She dives into the challenges and triumphs of t…

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#186 - Bootstrap Heroes: Bumpin Blends, Lentiful and Drink Wholesome 59:33

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In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff speaks with three visionary founders who have built and scaled their businesses without external funding. Joining the discussion are Lisa Mastela of Bumpin Blends, Ben Bacon of Lentiful, and Jack & Tessa Schrupp of Drink Wholesome—leaders who have mastered lean operations, strategic growth,…

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Founder Feature: Ranwei Chiang of Abstinence Spirits 34:01

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In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Ranwei Chiang, the CEO and owner of Abstinence Spirits, a brand redefining non-alcoholic beverages with bold flavors and sophisticated botanical blends. Ranwei shares the inspiring journey behind Abstinence Spirits, from its roots in South Africa’s Cape Floral Kingdom to its e…

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#185 - Commercial Kitchen vs. Co-Man: Where to Make Your First $1M of Product 56:51

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In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Mott Smith, co-founder and CEO of Amped Kitchens, and Jaime Valenti-Jordan of Catapult Commercialization Services, to break down one of the biggest decisions early-stage food brands face: Should you produce in a commercial kitchen or work with a co-manufacturer (Co-man)? They d…

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Founder Feature: Philip Teverow of Yolélé 33:46

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In this episode of The Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Philip Teverow, co-founder of Yolélé, an African food brand bringing Fonio, a gluten-free ancient grain, to the U.S. market. Philip shares the inspiring story of how he and his business partner, Chef Pierre Thiam, embarked on a mission to introduce African flavors to a wider a…

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BONUS: Winter Fancy Food Show Recap 40:37

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In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Patricia Menegoto and Kiki Huddleston from the Startup CPG team, as well as Brendan Cravitz from Azabu Foods x Meatless Future and Maxi Heidenblut from Häppy Candy, to recap the Winter Fancy Food Show in Las Vegas. The team shares behind-the-scenes insights on what made S…

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#184 -Distributor Spotlight: Karen Slusher of Azure Standard 45:32

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In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff sits down with Karen Slusher, Chief Experience Officer of Azure Standard, to explore how this unique distributor is transforming the CPG industry. Karen shares Azure's mission-driven approach to supporting emerging and independent brands, with a focus on sustainability, transparency, and in…

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Founder Feature: Akua Boakye Okunseinde of Karité 40:26

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In this episode of Startup CPG, Grace Kennedy sits down with Akua Boakye Okunseinde, one of the co-founders of Karité, a skincare brand rooted in the power of shea butter. Akua shares the inspiring story of how she and her two sisters—each with distinct professional backgrounds—came together to build a brand that blends Ghanaian heritage with derma…

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#183 - How AI is Helping CPG Brands with Lentiful and FocusFuel 45:30

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In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff sits down with Daniel Herz, co-founder and CEO of FocusFuel, and Ben Bacon, founder of Lentiful, to dive into how AI is transforming the way brands operate, market, and grow in the CPG space. Ben shares how AI tools like Claude have revolutionized his email marketing, product development, a…

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Founder Feature: Breanna and Jared Golestani of Kokada 41:42

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In this episode of The Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Breanna and Jared Golestani, the co-founders of Kokada, to discuss their journey from a kitchen experiment during the pandemic to launching a nationally distributed brand. As a husband-and-wife duo, they share how their love for food (and each other) led to the creation of the…

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BONUS: 2025 Shelfie Awards are Here! 36:10

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In this bonus episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by Patricia Menegoto and Kiki Huddleston from the Startup CPG team to dive deep into The Shelfie Awards, the biggest free awards program for emerging CPG brands. Now in its fifth year, the Shelfies offer small brands valuable visibility, credibility, and connections with ret…

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#182 - Rewind: How to Crush Expo West 56:32

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Let’s rewind, refresh, and get you ready for this year’s Expo West! 🎉 This episode originally aired in February 2024, but trust us—the insights are still absolute gold. Step into the vibrant world of Expo West in this episode of the Startup CPG podcast where Daniel Scharff is joined by startup CPG sales legends Matt Levine from Chlorophyll Water, C…

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Founder Feature: Ehime Eigbe-Akindele of Sweet Kiwi 34:43

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In this episode of The Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy chats with Ehime Eigbe-Akindele, founder of Sweet Kiwi, a frozen whipped Greek yogurt brand that combines functional nutrition with irresistible taste. Ehime shares her inspiring journey from working in bankruptcy litigation at Citigroup to creating a delicious and nutritious product. She ta…

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Bonus: Tariffs 101 with Aaron Alpeter 23:39

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In this bonus episode of The Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff sits down with supply chain expert Aaron Alpeter, founder of Izba, to break down the latest tariff changes and what they mean for CPG brands. With new tariffs potentially impacting goods from Mexico, Canada, and China, Aaron explains the potential ripple effects on supply chains, pric…

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#181 - Buyer Spotlight: John Lane, Category Manager at Raley's 45:12

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In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff is joined by John Lane, Category Manager for Snacks & Commercial Bread at Raley's, a division of The Raley's Companies (formerly Pantry buyer), to explore the evolving grocery landscape and the secrets behind Raley's success as a trusted grocery store chain for nearly 90 years. John shares …

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Founder Feature: Brian Bethke of BEAR Maple Farms 37:37

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In this episode of The Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Brian Bethke, founder of BEAR Maple Farms and winner of the 2024 Shelfie Award in the drink category. Brian shares his inspiring journey from building amplifiers for rock legends like Pearl Jam and Lenny Kravitz to creating a one-of-a-kind functional beverage featuring ginseng…

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#180 - Meet the Startup CPG Editor: Caitlin Bricker 38:37

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In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff welcomes Caitlin Bricker, editor at Startup CPG, to dive into her journey from food service to retail buying and now to the editorial world. Caitlin shares her passion for finding purpose-driven brands, her insights into the evolving CPG ecosystem, and her unique perspective shaped by perso…

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Founder Feature: Jana Goodbaum of Happy Wolf 38:35

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In this episode of The Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy chats with Jana Goodbaum, co-founder of Happy Wolf, a snack company revolutionizing toddler and kids' snacks with their "wildly simple" refrigerated bars. Jana shares her journey from advertising executive to entrepreneurial mom, driven by the frustration of limited healthy snack options for…

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#179 - Bootstrap Heroes: Hazard's Hop Water, SWAIR, Gourmend Foods 33:13

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In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff dives into the strategies and challenges of bootstrapping with three inspiring founders who have transformed bold ideas into thriving businesses—all without outside funding. Ryan Hansen, co-founder of Hazards Hop Water, shares how he scaled a six-figure non-alcoholic beverage brand by targe…

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Founder Feature: Becca Wright of Piedmont Pennies 36:04

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In this episode of The Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Becca Wright, the founder of Piedmont Pennies, to discuss the journey of turning a cherished family recipe into a thriving business. Becca shares the story behind her signature bite-sized cheesy biscuit crackers, inspired by her granddad’s recipe from North Carolina, and how s…

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#178 - Buyer Spotlight: Sean Goldsmith, The Zero Proof (DTC Non-Alc Retail) 37:38

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In this episode of the Startup CPG Podcast, Daniel Scharff sits down with Sean Goldsmith, co-founder of The Zero Proof, the largest online direct-to-consumer retailer of adult non-alcoholic beverages. Sean shares insights into the booming non-alcoholic beverage market, exploring trends like Dry January, the rise of wellness-driven consumer habits, …

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Founder Feature: Nikki Seaman of Freestyle Snacks 29:43

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In this episode of The Startup CPG Podcast, Grace Kennedy welcomes Nikki Seaman, founder and CEO of Freestyle Snacks, to discuss the journey behind reimagining olives as a premium, convenient snack. Nikki shares her inspiration for launching Freestyle Snacks during the pandemic, identifying a gap in the market for fresh, flavorful olives packaged f…

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#177 - Finding Your Co-Man: Lance Schwarzkopf of Copack 56:50

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In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Daniel Scharff and Lance Schwarzkopf take us behind the scenes of launching a food or beverage product. They break down the complexities of working with contract manufacturers, or "co-mans," to transform a concept into a market-ready product. Daniel and Lance share essential steps for emerging brands, fro…

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Founder Feature: Val Emanuel of Rif Care 37:16

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In this episode of the Startup CPG podcast, Grace Kennedy sits down with Val Emanuel, the inspiring co-founder of Rif Care, a two-year-old feminine care brand that prioritizes sustainability and wellness. Val shares the journey behind Rif Care's creation, from identifying gaps in the market for elevated, eco-friendly period products to overcoming c…

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#187- Expo West 2025 Debrief with S’NOODS and Whims 52:52

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Founder Feature: Susan Hartman of Recoup Beverages 41:32

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#186 - Bootstrap Heroes: Bumpin Blends, Lentiful and Drink Wholesome 59:33

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Founder Feature: Ranwei Chiang of Abstinence Spirits 34:01

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#185 - Commercial Kitchen vs. Co-Man: Where to Make Your First $1M of Product 56:51

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Founder Feature: Philip Teverow of Yolélé 33:46

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BONUS: Winter Fancy Food Show Recap 40:37

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#184 -Distributor Spotlight: Karen Slusher of Azure Standard 45:32

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Founder Feature: Akua Boakye Okunseinde of Karité 40:26

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#183 - How AI is Helping CPG Brands with Lentiful and FocusFuel 45:30

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Founder Feature: Breanna and Jared Golestani of Kokada 41:42

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BONUS: 2025 Shelfie Awards are Here! 36:10

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#182 - Rewind: How to Crush Expo West 56:32

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Founder Feature: Ehime Eigbe-Akindele of Sweet Kiwi 34:43

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Bonus: Tariffs 101 with Aaron Alpeter 23:39

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#181 - Buyer Spotlight: John Lane, Category Manager at Raley's 45:12

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Founder Feature: Brian Bethke of BEAR Maple Farms 37:37

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#180 - Meet the Startup CPG Editor: Caitlin Bricker 38:37

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Founder Feature: Jana Goodbaum of Happy Wolf 38:35

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#179 - Bootstrap Heroes: Hazard's Hop Water, SWAIR, Gourmend Foods 33:13

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Founder Feature: Becca Wright of Piedmont Pennies 36:04

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#178 - Buyer Spotlight: Sean Goldsmith, The Zero Proof (DTC Non-Alc Retail) 37:38

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Founder Feature: Nikki Seaman of Freestyle Snacks 29:43

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#177 - Finding Your Co-Man: Lance Schwarzkopf of Copack 56:50

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Founder Feature: Val Emanuel of Rif Care 37:16

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