Scandal, Sauce, Snacks and Shrooms
Thu Feb 05 2026
In this episode:
This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery dig into the public relations crisis surrounding brands linked to prominent investor and advisor Peter Attia following recent revelations of his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The duo also discusses the acquisition of Japanese-style barbecue sauce brand Bachan's, Hain Celestial's decision to divest its snack brands, and big moves by mushroom beverage makers.
Show Highlights:
0:15 - Japanese barbecue sauce supplier Bachan's announced that it has been acquired for $400 million by publicly traded food manufacturer The Marzetti Company. Monica shares details on the deal.
2:15 - Peter Attia, an investor in brands like David Protein, AG1 and Magic Spoon among others, was revealed to have had a close, yearslong relationship with disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Brad discusses the fallout.
5:35 - Beleaguered natural products giant Hain Celestial is getting out of the snack business as part of a larger overhaul.
6:35 - Adaptogenic mushroom energy drink brands are united in offering consumers a better-for-you lift. But whether or not to offer them a trip is becoming a different discussion.
8:00 - Tabasco's parent company is suing Stoli Vodka over similar packaging, and William Shatner stars in a Big Game ad for Kellogg's Raisin Bran.
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 cpgweek@nosh.com.
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In this episode: This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery dig into the public relations crisis surrounding brands linked to prominent investor and advisor Peter Attia following recent revelations of his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The duo also discusses the acquisition of Japanese-style barbecue sauce brand Bachan's, Hain Celestial's decision to divest its snack brands, and big moves by mushroom beverage makers. Show Highlights: 0:15 - Japanese barbecue sauce supplier Bachan's announced that it has been acquired for $400 million by publicly traded food manufacturer The Marzetti Company. Monica shares details on the deal. 2:15 - Peter Attia, an investor in brands like David Protein, AG1 and Magic Spoon among others, was revealed to have had a close, yearslong relationship with disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Brad discusses the fallout. 5:35 - Beleaguered natural products giant Hain Celestial is getting out of the snack business as part of a larger overhaul. 6:35 - Adaptogenic mushroom energy drink brands are united in offering consumers a better-for-you lift. But whether or not to offer them a trip is becoming a different discussion. 8:00 - Tabasco's parent company is suing Stoli Vodka over similar packaging, and William Shatner stars in a Big Game ad for Kellogg's Raisin Bran. 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 cpgweek@nosh.com. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts