HEARD (022) (Bonus): Expo West highlights - brand collaborations, standout founders, and what tasted great
Podcast: Beyond the PlatePublished On: Mon Mar 16 2026
Description: In this special bonus episode of HEARD, Kappy shares insights from Expo West - the natural and organic CPG industry’s biggest event. He joins Ilana Shenitzer, EVP of Consumer Brands at Ruder Finn, to talk about the brands, collaborations, founders, and food products that stood out on the show floor.Links and handles mentioned in this episode:Cloud 23 | Cravings | Caliwater | Once Upon A FarmPromobile Marketing | Sababa Foods x Fearless Eggs | Little Sesame x Yellowbird | Gato Dates | Tamar Date Coffee Kooshy Croutons | Popnuts | Purely Elizabeth | Poppi | FishwifeSiete Foods | GoodlesFrontera Foods | Stacy’s Pita Chips | Larabar | MadeGood | Rao’s | Carbone Fine FoodSimply NKD Chips | Amylu FoodsZahav Foods | Sweet Loren’s | Just Ice TeaEvergreen Waffles | Nana Joes Granola | CirC Protein BitesGoldie Lemonade | Ice Cream For BearsFollow Beyond the Plate on Facebook and X.Follow Kappy on Instagram and X.www.beyondtheplatepodcast.com www.onkappysplate.com
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