From Pasture to Power Play: Inside Lactalis’ Smartest Move of 2025 | Ep 22
When Lactalis acquired Portugal’s Queijos Tavares, it wasn’t just about cheese—it was a masterclass in strategic scaling through local dominance, channel depth, and premium storytelling. In this episo...
5 Touko 20259min
5 Hidden Forces Draining Growth in the Water Dispenser Business | Ep 21
Margins are shrinking. Customers are churning. And most water dispenser brands don’t know why. In this episode, we unpack the 5 hidden growth killers hurting the industry—from rising ops costs to weak...
4 Touko 202510min
Fonterra to sell 17B global business | Ep 20
Multiple international dairy companies, including Meiji, Lactalis, and Saputo, along with a US private equity firm, Warburg Pincus, are reportedly considering bids for Fonterra's consumer businesses. ...
2 Touko 20259min
Sugar Shock: Why Your Oat Latte Might Soon Be Taxed | Ep 19
Quick summary of the UK sugar tax revamp:Threshold lowered: From 5g to 4g of sugar per 100ml.Scope expanded: Now includes milk-based drinks (e.g. milkshakes, RTD coffees) and plant-based alternatives ...
2 Touko 20259min
European and US Water Dispense Market Growth Strategies | Ep 18
This Zenith Podcast offers market insights and expansion strategies for water dispense & filtration brands in Europe and the US. Zenith tracks detailed market data across numerous countries, covering ...
30 Huhti 202519min
"People Want to Feel Sharper" - Inside the Functional Drink Boom: Strategies, M&A, and trends shaping the market | Ep 17
Ever feel like your drink is doing more than just quenching your thirst? You're not alone! The world of functional beverages is absolutely booming right now. We're talking about drinks that go way bey...
28 Huhti 202511min
What Nestlé’s 2024 Annual Report reveals about winning in food & beverage today? | Ep 16
Investor opportunities💧 Plug-and-play dispensers, built like utilities, priced like subscriptions—this is water, unbundled. Raising equity for expansion.🧊 Where purity meets premium—this spring-fed ...
25 Huhti 202514min
Kefir's Rise A Global Dairy Megatrend (approaching $2BLN) | Ep 15
Kefir has transitioned from a niche ethnic drink to a significant global dairy trend due to increased consumer focus on natural, functional foods. This growth is evident in expanded product formats be...
25 Huhti 202512min
