
In the Sauce
A podcast about building consumer product (CPG) startups. When Haven's Kitchen launched its fresh sauces in grocery stores across the U.S., founder Alison Cayne knew they were jumping into something crazy. In her effort to get educated, she started meeting with everyone she knew and respected who could advise her - from operations and supply chain gurus to brand marketing and social media mavens. Then she started having those conversations as a podcast so that other entrepreneurs can learn from them as well. This is the story of building Haven’s Kitchen. But it’s also the story of every growing business. Because we’re all In the Sauce.
Latest episodes

Jun 28, 2024 • 57min
Building Humbly
Ben Bacon is the founder of Lentilful, the instant meal company that launched 18 months ago and is rapidly growing its distribution. On this episode of ITS, Ben shares his thoughts on product, market, consumer, and sales channels, and resources. It's a must-listen for very early stage food startup.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support In The Sauce by becoming a member!In The Sauce is Powered by Simplecast.

Jun 20, 2024 • 41min
Building with Instacart
Graham Edward is the Head of Emerging Brand Partnerships and Canada Brand Partnerships at Instacart. On this episode of ITS, he walks Ali through how emerging brands can leverage Instacart to both maximize sales and build awareness on the platform.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support In The Sauce by becoming a member!In The Sauce is Powered by Simplecast.

May 31, 2024 • 56min
Building on Industry Love
Yasameen and Sheilla Sajady are the founders of Maazah, the refrigerated condiment company, best known for it’s bold, tart, delicious chutneys. On this episode of ITS, the sisters talk Ali through how they've leveraged industry awards and accelerators to build efficiently and thoughtfully.Photo courtesy of Quincy Street Kitchen.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support In The Sauce by becoming a member!In The Sauce is Powered by Simplecast.

May 23, 2024 • 54min
Building with Pinterest
Malik Ducard is the Chief Content Officer at Pinterest, where he is responsible for setting the global content strategy. On this episode of ITS, Ali and Malik cover AI, the future of content, and how brands can work with Pinterest to reach and please consumers.Photo courtesy of Pinterest.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support In The Sauce by becoming a member!In The Sauce is Powered by Simplecast.

May 9, 2024 • 1h 1min
Building Consistently
Jessica Bernheim is the Head of Marketing and Strategy at Daring Foods. On this episode of ITS, Jess walks Ali through an often-used, yet misunderstood concept: brand strategy.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support In The Sauce by becoming a member!In The Sauce is Powered by Simplecast.

May 2, 2024 • 58min
Building Everyday Premium
Miles Soboroff is the Co-Founder of Zab’s – the datil pepper hot sauce company that has won over heat lovers across the US. On this episode of ITS, Miles and Ali talk about winning on Faire, the Why behind Foodservice, and how Zab's holds onto its messaging.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support In The Sauce by becoming a member!In The Sauce is Powered by Simplecast.

Apr 26, 2024 • 53min
Building to Please
Ethan Frisch and Ori Zohar, Co-Founders of Burlap & Barrel, share how they grew their spice company during the pandemic by focusing on e-commerce sales. They discuss hiring customers for key roles, the benefits of appearing on Shark Tank, and strategic planning for TV success. The episode also covers sourcing quality spices, customer engagement, and collaboration with co-packers to meet sales forecasts.

Apr 11, 2024 • 1h
Building Full Funnel on Amazon
Vanessa McPhill is a Freelance Marketer and Amazon Ads Manager Partner who works with brands to craft online and offline strategies to drive awareness and growth. On this episode of ITS, Vanessa walks Ali through Amazon: How to think about it, why a full-funnel approach is key, why it's a retail and media partner, and what the heck A+ content is.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support In The Sauce by becoming a member!In The Sauce is Powered by Simplecast.

Apr 4, 2024 • 44min
Building Fast and Familiar
Nicholas Naclero is Founder of Mmmly, the new classic cookie brand offering indulgent snacks that are actually good for you. On this episode of ITS, Nick and Ali talk about his learnings from the first 3 years of business, how our choices are now about efficiency, why the consumer has returned to the center, and his Wefunder campaign.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support In The Sauce by becoming a member!In The Sauce is Powered by Simplecast.

Mar 28, 2024 • 1h 2min
Building Better Innovation
Mark Haas is the CEO of the Helmsman Group, a company that has helped companies like Magic Spoon, Urban Remedy, Kellogg’s, and Haven's Kitchen build sustainable, scalable, and profitable CPG products. On this episode of ITS, Ali and Mark talk about innovation: what makes it great, why to build it from the ground up, and how to work best with an outside partner.In the Sauce is Powered by Simplecast.
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