Plus, Yerba Madre CEO, Saint James in the club, product review, Taste Radio͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
 
 
July 21, 2026
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🍃 Yerba Madre Names New CEO

Yerba Madre has a new CEO. The brand named board member Steve Lesnard to the top spot as it focuses on expanding its consumer reach amid growing demand for functional beverages.

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📦 Saint James Goes National in Costco

Saint James Iced Tea is expanding its club footprint via a nationwide Costco launch, featuring a chain exclusive variety pack at all of the retailer’s U.S. locations.

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⭐ Review: ARMRA

⭐ Review: ARMRA

This week, we sipped on ARMRA’s new ready-to-drink colostrum soda, available in Huckleberry, Pomelo Basil, Spicy Lime, and Pear Ginger flavors. 

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🎙️ Taste Radio: Scaling Special

Why Heathcote’s Suzanne Lyon Refuses To Compromise

Why Heathcote’s Suzanne Lyon Refuses To Compromise

Heathcote Bakery founder Suzanne Lyon built a devoted following with an ultra-premium chocolate chip cookie made with uncompromising ingredients and a meticulous process. Then came viral demand, endorsements from Oprah and Bobby Flay, and the challenge every founder faces: how do you scale without sacrificing quality?

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