Defining Ultraprocessed, Celsius Cools Off, Reinventing 7UP

In this episode: This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard break down the federal government's first proposed definition of ultraprocessed foods and a rocky quarter for Celsius. The hosts also dig into Khloé Kardashian's latest Khloud innovation and Keurig Dr Pepper's lime-forward reformulation of 7UP. Show Highlights: 0:20 - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services kicked off the week unveiling its proposal for significant changes to the federal food regulatory framework that would establish, for the first time, a proposed government definition of ultraprocessed foods.  2:00 - All is not well at Celsius these days. The energy drink maker – which now houses the Alani Nu and Rockstar brands – reported second-quarter earnings that fell below investor expectations. 5:50 - Khloé Kardashian's snack startup debuted Khloud Plus, a new platform that combines protein with additional functional ingredients, beginning with collagen. 8:55 - Dr Pepper Keurig announced a reformulation of its 7UP soda that puts lime in the limelight. 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. New episodes are released every week. Send us comments and suggestions anytime to [email protected]. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts