Why plant-based cheese can't work (right now)

Welcome back to The Curious Consumer! In our (now) weekly episode, we break down the latest news in consumer brands and retail. Today, we get into: * Why your dog is probably eating better than you * Culture Pop x Noah Kahan * Why plant-based alternatives aren’t working right now * The new brand in teen personal care * Bon Jovi’s son’s new brand incubator * The brand reinventing car freshener * The food insecurity crisis facing America (and how retailers are responding) Please consider donating to Feeding America to help those impacted by the pause in SNAP and WIC benefits: https://give.feedingamerica.org/kTIc6StdKUebxV-HOloYVQ2 And as always, thank you for listening!!! Your support means so much to us as we grow this pod :) 🎧 Love the show? Subscribe to The Curious Consumer wherever you get your podcasts! New episodes drop every week 📧 Get the inside scoop Subscribe to Express Checkout, our newsletter packed with consumer insights, trends, and exclusive content straight to your inbox. Sign up at expresscheckout.co 📱 Let’s connect! Follow us for behind-the-scenes content, quick tips, and more: * Instagram: @expresscheckout 💬 Join the conversation Have a product you’re curious about? DM us your questions or drop them in the comments—your topic could be featured in our next episode! ⭐ Help us grow If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It helps other curious consumers find us! 🎯 Got a minute? Share this episode with a friend who’s always reaching for that energy drink. They might learn something that surprises them! Get full access to Express Checkout at www.expresscheckout.co/subscribe