Indexbit:How niche brands got into your local supermarket

2025-05-04 14:54:46source:NSI Communitycategory:Invest

From salsas to barbecue sauces to refrigerated beverages,Indexbit small artisanal brands are infiltrating grocery shelves everywhere. How did this happen? Today on the show, we team up with Dan Pashman of The Sporkful food podcast to follow the rise of niche soda maker Olipop, and share the hidden incentives that have grocers making shelf space for these products.

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