The People v. David, A Protein Soda Boom and George Clooney's Near Beer

In this episode: This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery discuss a class action lawsuit against David Protein, Bloom's entry into the crowded protein soda set, Bachan's post-acquisition plans, and George Clooney's near beer brand. Show Highlights: 0:20 - A class action lawsuit filed in New York federal court claims David Protein significantly understates the calories and fat content in its protein bars. Monica unpacks the case. 5:20 - Bloom has launched its own protein soda, entering an increasingly competitive set. Brad shares his take on the booming category. 8:10 - What's in store for Japanese barbecue sauce brand Bachan's following its sale to the Marzetti Company? Monica breaks down the deal. 10:20 - George Clooney and the rest of the team behind tequila brand Casamigos are back at it with a new non-alcoholic beer startup. Brad details the launch. 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