Taste Radio

This week’s edition of Taste Radio features an interview with Jennie Ripps, the co-founder and CEO of Owl’s Brew, a maker of tea-based cocktail mixers and tea-and-beer Radlers. In our conversation, Ripps spoke about the development of Owl’s Brew, which has been at the forefront of the premium cocktail mixer category since its launch in 2013. She also discussed the company’s relationship with Zx Ventures, the global incubation arm of Anheuser Busch, which is an investor in the brand, including how Owl’s Brew evaluated the opportunity to work with a strategic partner and what Zx brings to the table beyond financial investment. Also included in this episode of the podcast: Project NOSH editor Carol Ortenberg and BevNET senior brand specialist Jon Landis sat down with Pete Speranza, who is a New Business Development Principal with General Mills’ business development and venture capital arm 301INC, to discuss the group’s mission and its investments with emerging food and beverage brands. And in the latest edition