CPG Vibes

Updated: 19 Apr 2025 • 177 episodes
podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cpgvibes

Co-Hosts Alex Bayer and Wade Yenny with a combined experience in the CPG space of 35 years, chat about all things food and beverage in the market and share what’s going on in their lives and any current events. They also do shout-outs and answer questions live from viewers & listeners during their show.

Show episodes

This week we are focusing on hot trends out the gate for 2025, everything from data gathering, AI, innovations, supply chain, and more. We will also cover the daily changes and updates on tariffs and how they will continue to impact CPG Brands.This episode is sponsored by Kif & Co and Caroline Brain and they are curren

Join us for our special edition show bringing on guests from reputable organizations and companies based in Canada. As many know, CPG is alive and well in Canada with many brands that are growing in their home country and many entrepreneurs choose to expand to the United States and abroad. We will be bringing on (in no

56 min
00:00
56:18
No file found

The newly announced Trump Tariffs will have a major impact on many manufacturers and consumers. On top of this, CPG brands will be facing higher costs for their raw materials and finished goods if sourced internationally, which will result in higher retail prices. We wanted to talk about it, review what's going to happ

34 min
00:00
34:28
No file found

We are going to discuss something very real this week. What is it like to be a founder and HAVE TO shut down their own brand. It is painful and traumatizing.We are bringing on a founder who has been through this (Erica Rankin - Former Founder of Bro Dough) and also a CPG editor and journalist who covers these types of

56 min
00:00
56:08
No file found

Here's the latest CPG news happening right now on April 3rd, 2025 including Trump Tariffs Goes Into Effect, Huge Series A with Lucky Energy, Acquisitions Galore with Lesser Evil and Mela, and More Investment Action On April 2nd, (yesterday) Trump has announced reciprocal tariffs on essentially all goods, unless otherwi

6 min
00:00
06:00
No file found

This week we are featuring emerging and fast growing brands on our show in all different categories including hummus, chocolate bars, and energy drinks. We are bringing on: Nick Wiseman - Founder and CEO of Little Sesame Carla Spiruoulo - CEO of Nelly's Organic Hamid Saify - CMO of Lucky Beverage Co. We are excited to

61 min
00:00
01:01:22
No file found

Show participants