In the Sauce

In the Sauce

A podcast about building consumer product (CPG) startups. When Haven's Kitchen launched its fresh sauces in grocery stores across the U.S., founder Alison Cayne knew they were jumping into something crazy. In her effort to get educated, she started meeting with everyone she knew and respected who could advise her - from operations and supply chain gurus to brand marketing and social media mavens. Then she started having those conversations as a podcast so that other entrepreneurs can learn from them as well. This is the story of building Haven’s Kitchen. But it’s also the story of every growing business. Because we’re all In the Sauce.

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October 10, 2024 61 mins

For the 250th and final episode of ITS, Ali invited Adam Brown to help her recap the past 6 years of the show.

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Annalea Krebs is the founder and CEO of Social Nature, an online product discovery platform with over 1M shoppers. On this episode of ITS, Annalea and Ali talk about the consumer journey, from trial to life-long fan, and how it's more important than ever to take the risk out of trying new products.

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September 26, 2024 59 mins

Catherine Campbell is the founder of One For the Books, a marketing consultancy that specializes in reviving older brands in food, home, hospitality, and culture. On this episode of ITS, Ali and Catherine discuss vibes: what brands do when they lose them, and how to know when you're a brand at risk.

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September 19, 2024 52 mins

McCall Gridley is Head of Sales & Partner Experience at Tastemade. On this episode of ITS, McCall tells Ali how brands can partner with Tastemade to create content that not only creates awareness, but also drives sales. They discuss the ever-evolving state of food media, how to think about content and consumer mindset, and why a media ecosystem is better than a single channel strategy.

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September 12, 2024 65 mins

Jane Miller is the CEO of Rudi's Rocky Mountain Bakery and CPG veteran with over 30 years of executive experience. On this episode of ITS, Jane and Ali talk about the fundamentals that have always been true of sustainable CPG brands, the qualities of great leaders, what makes brands fail, and why "build it and they will come" is a very bad idea.

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September 5, 2024 51 mins

Steven Singer is the founder and CEO of FODY Food and a 25-year CPG veteran. On this episode of ITS, Steven and Ali talk about the pros and cons of a building a niche product, how social media has truly changed the game in CPG, and how founders can protect themselves and their companies in this new era.

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August 2, 2024 57 mins

Clara Paye is the founder and CEO of UNiTE, best known for its line of globally-inspired protein bars. On this episode of ITS, Clara and Ali talk about building data stories for retailers, resources for emerging brands, and Clara's mission to democratize wellness.

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July 25, 2024 53 mins

Sasha Shor is the founder of Holy Tshili, a new condiment company that all began with a mashup of everything bagel seasoning, chili crisp, and furikake. On this episode of ITS, Sasha shares her lessons from a decades-long career as an award-winning creative leader, storyteller, and collaborator.

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July 18, 2024 50 mins

Kevin Griffith is the founder and CEO of Amplifi, an operational finance firm that works with CPG companies. On this episode of ITS, Kevin and Ali talk about key financial functions that emerging brands must understand to protect cash and stay healthy during tough times.

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July 11, 2024 53 mins

Amrit Richmond is a CPG strategist best known for the content & community she’s worked to build since 2017: Indie CPG. On this episode of ITS, Amrit and Ali extol the virtues of cross-brand collaborations and cover everything from Faire emails to retail exclusive products.

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June 28, 2024 56 mins

Ben Bacon is the founder of Lentilful, the instant meal company that launched 18 months ago and is rapidly growing its distribution. On this episode of ITS, Ben shares his thoughts on product, market, consumer, and sales channels, and resources. It's a must-listen for very early stage food startup.

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June 20, 2024 40 mins

Graham Edward is the Head of Emerging Brand Partnerships and Canada Brand Partnerships at Instacart. On this episode of ITS, he walks Ali through how emerging brands can leverage Instacart to both maximize sales and build awareness on the platform.

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May 31, 2024 55 mins

Yasameen and Sheilla Sajady are the founders of Maazah, the refrigerated condiment company, best known for it’s bold, tart, delicious chutneys. On this episode of ITS, the sisters talk Ali through how they've leveraged industry awards and accelerators to build efficiently and thoughtfully.

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May 23, 2024 53 mins

Malik Ducard is the Chief Content Officer at Pinterest, where he is responsible for setting the global content strategy. On this episode of ITS, Ali and Malik cover AI, the future of content, and how brands can work with Pinterest to reach and please consumers.

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May 9, 2024 61 mins

Jessica Bernheim is the Head of Marketing and Strategy at Daring Foods. On this episode of ITS, Jess walks Ali through an often-used, yet misunderstood concept: brand strategy.

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May 2, 2024 58 mins

Miles Soboroff is the Co-Founder of Zab’s – the datil pepper hot sauce company that has won over heat lovers across the US. On this episode of ITS, Miles and Ali talk about winning on Faire, the Why behind Foodservice, and how Zab's holds onto its messaging.

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April 26, 2024 53 mins

Ethan Frisch and Ori Zohar are Co-Founders of Burlap & Barrel, the spice company deeply beloved by the chef community and home cooks, in search of spices that taste like they’re meant to taste. On this episode of ITS, Ethan and Ori tell Ali how they not only quintupled in Covid, but how they made sure to stay in the hearts and carts of consumers after the pandemic.

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April 11, 2024 60 mins

Vanessa McPhill is a Freelance Marketer and Amazon Ads Manager Partner who works with brands to craft online and offline strategies to drive awareness and growth. On this episode of ITS, Vanessa walks Ali through Amazon: How to think about it, why a full-funnel approach is key, why it's a retail and media partner, and what the heck A+ content is.

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April 4, 2024 44 mins

Nicholas Naclero is Founder of Mmmly, the new classic cookie brand offering indulgent snacks that are actually good for you. On this episode of ITS, Nick and Ali talk about his learnings from the first 3 years of business, how our choices are now about efficiency, why the consumer has returned to the center, and his Wefunder campaign.

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March 28, 2024 61 mins

Mark Haas is the CEO of the Helmsman Group, a company that has helped companies like Magic Spoon, Urban Remedy, Kellogg’s, and Haven's Kitchen build sustainable, scalable, and profitable CPG products. On this episode of ITS, Ali and Mark talk about innovation: what makes it great, why to build it from the ground up, and how to work best with an outside partner.

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