This series on sustainability was sparked by all the industry talk about consumers only supporting sustainable mezcals. And the IWSR released a report that supports that notion, claiming that nearly half of alcohol consumers say sustainability practices influence whether they buy from a company or not. But … do they...

Elly Truesdell is the Founder of New Fare Partners, Co-Founder of Made By Nacho, and the former Global Director of Local Brands Product Innovation at Whole Foods Market. On this episode of ITS, Elly and Ali talk about consumer evolution, how food tech impacted the natural foods industry, and...

This week on Inside Julia’s Kitchen, host Todd Schulkin welcomes Kevin Morse, the founder of Cairnspring Mills in Western Washington State. They discuss how Cairnspring is rebuilding our food system through milling, why we need more mills to thrive, and how he sees local mills as a tool for revitalizing rural...

Mike Gelb is the host of the Consumer VC Podcast, where he interviews venture funders and CPG founders. On this episode of ITS, Mike shares the themes and tenets he's gathered from over 200 interviews, including the importance of an organic sales engine, why retail-focused CPG investors are a great...

Consumer demands are redefining what we expect from grocery delivery services. Ghost grocery, ultra-fast delivery and grocery tech are trying to answer those demands. On this episode of Tech Bites, host Jennifer Leuzzi talks with Elaine Russel, who manages the grocery-tech focused Albertsons fund at Greycroft, and Oleg Shevlyagin, the...

Dan Frommer is the founder and editor in chief of The New Consumer, a publication about how and why people spend their time and money. On this episode of ITS, Dan walks Ali through a new survey (published today!) on consumer shopping habits and behaviour, his analysis of what's changed...

Today we’re asking: how can we all be respectful when dining out, to our fellow patrons, and most of all, to front of house staff? Restaurants are facing their toughest challenge ever and have relied on community support throughout the pandemic: to buy gift cards, order takeout, and even simply...

Vanessa and Kim Pham are the founders of Omsom, the DTC ready-to-use meal starters packed with the aromatics, seasonings, and oils at the foundation of many Asian dishes. On this episode of ITS, Kim and Vanessa share their story, their views on food appropriation, and how Omsom is helping make...

Digital platforms connecting farmers directly to consumers has been a growing food tech trend these past few years. The Coronavirus pandemic has accelerated that growth exponentially and put these platforms front and center. People are cooking more at home while sheltering at home, and have a growing interest in the...

Federico Muyshondt is Chief Customer Officer at Chobani and master of all things marketing and sales. On this episode of ITS, Fed breaks down the basics of selling a product to the customer (not to be confused with the consumer!) There are so many brands out there, and while many...