Taste Radio

Candy-coated dates, cocktails in pouches, collagen-infused beauty drinks and "noise-canceling" tonics. The latest wave of launches begs the question: is niche now the norm in food and beverage? Show notes: 0:25: 'Base Mentality. BBL Winners. Regen For All. Bark-Tinis. Adult Capri Sun. Hippies & Santa.--  Melissa offers a 411 on Nombase, BevNET's integrated platform that combines data tools, a partner directory, educational resources, and a weekly podcast. The hosts reflect on Brewbound Live, praising the event's thoughtfully curated content, attendee engagement and upbeat atmosphere. They also highlight a memorable Pitch Slam moment that spurred an emotional, celebratory scene. The conversation then shifts to regenerative agriculture and the USDA's newly announced $700 million pilot program aimed at expanding the farming approach. They turn their attention to numerous products sampled at BevNET Live and new ones sent to the office including a zero-proof Peppermint "Bark-Tini," dates coated in a candy shel