Mid-Year News Quiz

In this episode: On the episode of CPG Week, the team conducts a wide-ranging, mid-year quiz related to some of the quirkier elements of the industry this year. Joined by BevNET Editor-in-Chief Jeff Klineman, the podcast hosts — Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporters Lukas Southard and Brad Avery — all came to the show with a trivia question to test each other's news knowledge. The questions ranged from butter statues of famous athletes and food culture celebrity biopics to Pop-Tarts and "Brat Summer." Show Highlights: 0:30 - As Labor Day ushers in the unofficial end of school break, the group shares their personal favorite snacks of the summer with a nod to the impending "pumpkin spice" season. 3:30 - Jeff kicks off the quiz with a multiple-choice question addressing the overlap of food and professional sports. 7:15 - Monica's question leads to a discussion of the announcement that Mars is acquiring Pop-Tarts maker Kellanova. 14:00 - Ushered in by Charlie XCX's hit album "Brat," Brad asks which sausage maker has capitalized on one of the summer's biggest hashtag trends. 15:30 - Who is the latest food icon to be announced as the subject of a biopic? Spoiler: It's not Guy Fieri, but that might be the group's favorite option for future biographical films. About the 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