by Jeff Slater | Mar 29, 2026 | Foodpreneurs, Marketing Advice
When founder Joelle Weinand decided to build a better-for-you chocolate milk, she wasn’t just chasing another wellness trend. She was chasing permission. Permission for adults to enjoy something they loved as kids without guilt. Permission to be a little weird...
by Jeff Slater | Mar 22, 2026 | Marketing Advice
And Why Followers No Longer Matter Like They Used To I have spent most of my career in marketing. Forty-five years of building brands, shaping strategy, and advising companies across food and beverage, CPG, and beyond. I understand audience psychology, positioning,...
by Jeff Slater | Mar 15, 2026 | Foodpreneurs, Marketing Advice
The functional beverage space is more crowded than ever. Every day, consumers face an endless array of options promising energy boosts, gut health benefits, and clean ingredients. Olipop, Poppi, and newer entrants are battling for shelf space in natural foods...