Why Fonterra Walked Away From a 4,000-Ton Plant | Ep 23
When Fonterra announced it was shutting down its Hamilton canning facility, most saw a factory closure. But insiders saw something bigger: a seismic shift from commodity dairy to high-margin, personal...
6 Maj 202512min
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 Maj 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 Maj 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 Maj 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 Maj 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 Apr 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 Apr 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 Apr 202514min
