In this episode:

In this episode, the CPG Week podcast team discusses the emerging trends spotted on the show floor at the final Winter Fancy Food Show and why the Specialty Food Association is replacing the long-running tradeshow with a new event next year. Then, the group talks about the adult non-alcoholic beverage category, including sales data and standout brands.

Show Highlights:

0:30 - Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous recaps the trends from the Winter Fancy Food Show and explains why the Specialty Food Association is retiring the event after a nearly five-decade run.

10:00 - Senior reporter Lukas Southard discusses his Damp January and shares NIQ data on the adult non-alcoholic beverage category.

11:45 - Senior reporter Brad Avery details his experience with the growing sober-curious movement and highlights a mass market retailer expanding its assortment of booze-free beverages.

13:50 - The group debates the pronunciation of a new celebrity-founded brand in the near-beer segment.

15:40 - The Surgeon General denounces alcohol as "one of the leading preventable causes of cancer." Will this lead to a decrease in consumption?

About CPG Week

CPG Week is the podcast that explores the latest happenings in the consumer packaged goods industry. Join our seasoned reporting team as they dish out the week's stories in quick, easy-to-digest episodes. Catch up on the top headlines of the week, dive into exclusive insights with the BevNET and Nosh teams, and set yourself up to make more informed business decisions. Tune in to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the dynamic world of packaged food and beverage.

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