Pod Foods

Thanks to all 3,000+ applicants for our Head of Marketing position at Pod Foods! We have some incredibly talented candidates to choose from, and want to appreciate LinkedIn as a platform to make our hiring process so visible. We'll be able to announce the newest addition to the Pod Foods team soon, and you'll be able to see their work right here on this platform. Meanwhile...be on the lookout for ANOTHER exciting new position which we'll be posting later this week. #innovation #grocery #nobadfood Flowspace Total Quality Logistics

🏔️ The lush fields of Jeju Island have nurtured one of Korea’s most celebrated organic teas for over 40 years - and now they’re making their way to the shelves of Erewhon! Pod Foods is delighted to bring OSULLOC’s exquisite tea collection to this iconic retailer, connecting Korean tea culture with the vibrant community of LA shoppers. Osulloc’s teas have captured the essence of Jeju’s volcanic soils and rich heritage to cultivate a unique blend of tradition and innovation. The brand’s journey began in 1979 with a mission to revive Korean tea culture, and today it continues to lead the way with sustainability and flavor at its core. Erewhon shoppers can now experience the elegance of what Osulloc has to offer, ranging from premium matcha to pure, unadulterated teas. Perfect for both connoisseurs and newcomers alike, Osulloc invites you to rethink your tea rituals with their unmatched quality and rich heritage that shine through every sip. ✨ indulge in the magic of Jeju Island with every sip and find the perfect balance of flavor, wellness, and craftsmanship through Osulloc - now available at Erewhon! 🫖 #PodFoods #FoodAndBeverage #FoodInnovation Fiona Lee Larissa Russell Peter Gialantzis Dan Rabens Drew Schwartz Matthew Bowen Mark Rider Russell Heiman

Sage advice here from Jennifer Alsever about how to win at Walmart. Walmart is arguably the best-executed large retailer in the world, and anyone who expects to succeed in that ecosystem should heed this advice. Nothing here is unique to Walmart though. All 56 of these "insider tips" would apply to any large-scale retail grocer, and CPG brands looking to scale up to the Major leagues should take note of these best practices. These same criteria are increasingly what our team is leaning into to determine which brands are ready to go in front of our national accounts in our monthly Boxes of Innovation. Pod Foods #innovation #grocery #walmart https://lnkd.in/e5V52NgW

🗽 Manhattan shoppers - your grocery game just got up a level! The Pod Foods team is proud to bring you our newest partnership with Gourmet Garage NY, the iconic NYC market known for helping shoppers “Shop like a Chef” and delivering top-notch specialty products. This collaboration means that Gourmet Garage’s shelves are about to get even tastier and more innovative with an exciting lineup of Pod Foods brands: Mellody®, Austin Pretzel Company, LOO, WonderPop, Daytrip, Masa Chips, Rawmyun, and Häppy Candy. 🎉 Pod Foods believes in connecting forward-thinking brands with retailers that truly value quality and uniqueness, and Gourmet Garage is the perfect partner to help redefine what grocery shelves can look like. These stores will be the wonderful home for Pod Foods' curated standout brands in the heart of New York City, where innovative food culture thrives. So why not grab your cart, hit the aisles at Gourmet Garage, and explore what’s new! Stay tuned as we continue to grow our footprint and redefine what’s possible in grocery shopping 🚀 #PodFoods #FoodAndBeverage #FoodInnovation Fiona Lee Larissa Russell Peter Gialantzis Dan Rabens Drew Schwartz Matthew Bowen Mark Rider Angela D. Muth Woo Pailet Sophia Schmidt

We all know the drill by now… When the going gets tough…people hoard toilet paper and canned goods. It’s going to be an interesting January to watch YoY comps in retail grocery. Consumers are already stocking up on product ahead of presumed tarriff-related price increases. Nevermind the fact that most of the tarrifs won’t directly impact the landed COGS of any of these products until Q2…this is a self fulfilling prophecy. If I were a retailer, I would be running big promotions on Beverages, Frozen Meats, and import specialty items in the second half of January to capitalize on the frenzy. Brands can expect a bump associated with increased customer traffic, and the Super Bowl snacking season will have a big tailwind this year. It goes without saying, but this is also a great time to be long on Costco Wholesale Sam's Club and BJ's Wholesale Club Pod Foods #innovation #inflation #tarrifs https://lnkd.in/eGyb4HBB

Cravings, meet your match - why not welcome more balance into your life with convenient chews that will be your new secret weapon for better metabolism! 🌟 These small yet packed with action Curb Chews are the latest addition that Lemme brings to the shelves of Sprouts Farmers Market - and they are here to make healthy choices easier (and tastier) than ever. With a focus on clean ingredients and no artificial colors or high-fructose corn syrup, these soft chews are as mindful as they are convenient. 🍒 Lemme Curb Chews are scientifically studied and formulated using innovative ingredients like bioavailable Chromium Picolinate, known for its beneficial functional properties. Plus, they’re packed with real fruit extracts for an extra touch of deliciousness that you’ll definitely enjoy! One chew a day is all it takes to stay on track and be your best. Find your new go-to for cravings at Sprouts and start the journey to a more empowered lifestyle! ✨ #PodFoods #FoodAndBeverage #Wellness Fiona Lee Larissa Russell Peter Gialantzis Dan Rabens Drew Schwartz Matthew Bowen Mark Rider

✨ A new yet familiar experience is now brewing at Sprouts Farmers Market nationwide! Introducing the latest addition to your morning coffee selection - Strong Coffee Company’s Hazelnut Mocha Instant Latte, an innovative coffee blend that combines convenience, flavor, and nutrition into one perfect cup. Made with organic, fair-trade coffee, Strong Coffee’s latte is ethically sourced for a smooth, rich flavor to fuel your daily mission. That’s not all - it’s powered by grass-fed collagen protein to give your body the support it needs, plus adaptogens to keep you cool, calm, and collected! ☕️ No matter if you're chasing goals, juggling a busy day, or just need a delicious pick-me-up that tastes amazing, this convenient coffee blend will help you start the day STRONG. This is certainly not your average instant coffee -  it’s a whole morning ritual redefined. Find Strong Coffee’s Hazelnut Mocha Instant Latte as well as their full coffee selection in the aisles of Sprouts and embrace the power of a latte that works as hard as you do. 💪 #PodFoods #FoodAndBeverage #FoodInnovation Fiona Lee Larissa Russell Peter Gialantzis Dan Rabens Drew Schwartz Matthew Bowen Mark Rider Adam Von Rothfelder Justin Nixon

Make groceries fun again… If Gen Z can save shopping malls with their paradoxical affinity for shopping IRL, what does that mean for retail grocery? Young people are going into stores like Sephora nowadays because it’s a fun social experience. We were ahead of our time, but when we were growing Lucky’s Market 10+ years ago, one of the four pillars of the brand identity was “Fun”. We offered $2 beers, video games, and had all sorts of events going on with (relatively) irreverent and edgy marketing voice. I won’t name any names, but if the grocery store you shop in isn’t a “fun” experience, then it is at a major risk of being replaced by Amazon and Walmart, online. “Fun” can take on different forms. I think it’s fun to shop at Costco and see what’s new, and remark at how low their margins are, but that’s just me. Everybody eats, and for most of modern human history the food market has been a social epicenter of the community, where people go to connect while they shop. The retailers who tap into that with good new products will win Gen Z’s hearts and minds. Pod Foods #innovation #grocery #genz https://lnkd.in/dGSVUuQM

📣 To all Sprouts shoppers who want shiny healthy hair: Your award winning hair care brand everblue is now officially stocked at all Sprouts Farmers Market nationwide, providing natural and healthy hair care that works for everyone! Everblue Naturals is the first climate-positive haircare brand to join Sprouts shelves, offsetting 120% of its emissions with every product sold. That means your hair care routine doesn’t just look good, it does good, too! Their naturally derived, expert-crafted formulas are designed to hydrate, nourish, and transform your hair while being gentle on the earth. From volumizing shampoos to shine-boosting conditioners, Everblue combines the best of nature and science to deliver results you’ll love. Plus, with their recognition as the Best Natural Shampoo & Conditioner in the GOOD Best of Natural Awards, you know you’re getting products that truly deliver. 🏆 ✨ Step into the future of hair care and find Everblue at Sprouts. Your best hair days - and a brighter planet - await! #PodFoods #Wellness #Sustainability Fiona Lee Larissa Russell Peter Gialantzis Dan Rabens Drew Schwartz Matthew Bowen Mark Rider Renee Stuart (nee Lee)

Have you heard about the great Guinness Shortage of 2024? In this age of alcohol abstinence, this caught me by surprise this week. Apparently, pubs across the UK are being rationed to less than 25% of demand, due to surging popularity with Gen Z…the same people who are supposedly killing the alcohol industry with their disinterest. I did a little light research into this paradox and the root causes are exactly what you would expect: 1. Kim Kardashian 2. Viral Social Media Long story short, Kim made Guinness cool with the youngest and coolest cohort of consumers almost a year ago with some viral posts which reverberated from X to Instagram to TikTok. Now here we are, with Gen Xers being turned away from their local watering holes because Diageo can’t possibly keep up with the demand. So, while almost every other alcoholic beer in existence is pushing a boulder uphill, Guinness is breaking records. Sales are up over 20% across the board. The moral of the story: If you like money and you want your product to be successful, you need to speak to people in a language they understand. We’ve had multiple viral brands this year at Pod Foods, and the common thread is that all of them used omnichannel marketing to tap into the zeitgeist with Gen Z. Brands that aren’t trying to do this are going to face increasing headwinds as Gen Z’s buying power increases quarterly. If you are a retailer carrying legacy products which are not “switched on” you are at risk, and the tides of change are looming. Total Quality Logistics Flowspace Michael Weber Anja Westhues Ivan Tsvilik #innovation #guinness #grocery