The Food Intelligence Podcast

In this episode of The Food Intelligence Podcast, Miriam Aniel from Tastewise sits down with Kevin Ryan - the brain behind FoodStuff and Malachite Strategy & Research - for a candid conversation about how culture, emotion, and identity are reshaping the future of CPGs.

Together, they unpack how authenticity is redefining what “premium” means, why real meat is making a comeback, and how consumer behavior is driving a new era of purpose-led growth in food and beverage. It’s an honest look at the people and cultural shifts behind the data.

In this episode:
  • The rise of “quiet luxury” and food as identity
  • Why the next big opportunity for CPGs lies in emotional fluency
  • The return of “real food” as a wellness and sustainability play
  • How culture and consumption are becoming inseparable
About Kevin Ryan:
Kevin is the founder of FoodStuff, a must-read weekly newsletter exploring the intersection of food, culture, and business. You can subscribe at foodstuff.substack.com
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What is The Food Intelligence Podcast?

The Food Intelligence Podcast is a show from Tastewise, where we talk to innovators and leaders in the food and beverage industry to learn how they grow brands and build amazing businesses. Our mission with this show is to share valuable advice with other Go-To-Market professionals in the food industry and learn as much as we can in the process.