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The S2G PodcastSeth Goldman on Brewing Successful Food Brands with Trust, Transparency, and FunOver the last three decades in the natural foods business, Seth Goldman has launched category-defining brands, navigated major acquisitions, scaled mission-driven supply chains, and brewed a whole lot of tea. In this “The Experts” episode, Chuck sits down with the founder of Honest Tea, PLNT Burger, Eat the Change, and Just Ice Tea to discuss what it takes to build a values-driven company in a crowded, ever-evolving food landscape. From label confusion to regenerative agriculture, navigating evolving food trends, simplifying product messaging, staying resilient through market shifts, and determining the right exit strategy, Seth unpacks the challenges and opportunities for...2025-05-0136 min
In the Weeds PodcastSeth Goldman: Co-Founder of Just Ice Tea, PLNT Burger, Eat The Change, Honest Tea and Chair of the Board at Beyond MeatOn episode 10, Seth Goldman gets In The Weeds with Chef Spike Mendelsohn. These two friends and co-founders dive into Seth’s childhood, his political and social advocacy work, and how he discovered that private sector could be a source of positive and impactful change. Seth lends listeners many nuggets of wisdom about taking leaps of faith, perseverance and using your platform and business to enact meaningful and significant shifts to make the world a better place for everyone.Seth Goldman is a social entrepreneur and the co-founder of Just Ice Tea and Eat the Change, brands focused on...2025-02-101h 42
Give an Ovation: The Restaurant Guest Experience Podcast with Zack OatesBuilding Purpose-Driven Brands for a Sustainable Future with Seth GoldmanSend us a textIn this episode of Give an Ovation, we welcome Seth Goldman, co-founder of Honest Tea and Just Ice Tea, chairman of Beyond Meat, and co-founder of PLNT Burger. Seth’s journey from government and activism to launching purpose-driven brands showcases his commitment to health, sustainability, and creating positive social impact.Zack and Seth discuss:How Seth transitioned from politics to entrepreneurship to drive lasting changeThe story behind Honest Tea, its evolution into Just Ice Tea, and the focus on transparency and qualityWhy PLNT Burger empowers customers to invest and participate in...2025-01-3020 min
Movie FriendsWolf Man w/ Alex GoldmanGrab some jerky and lock your doors - it's time for Wolf Man! Michelle and Seth are joined by Alex Goldman to discuss Leigh Whannell's 2025 body horror flick. Michelle ponders the difference between a wolf man and a werewolf, Alex rewrites the movie and Seth shares an appreciation for Alex's brand of jokes and everyone is curious about the jerky room. Check it out! Follow Alex on Twitter and check out Hyperfixed Podcast - seriously, it's a much better show than ours. For all of our bonus episodes and to vote on upcoming episodes check o...2025-01-3048 min
Chief Eternal OptimistReinventing Ice Tea, Again! | Seth Goldman, CEO Just Ice Team & (former) Honest Tea CEO and FounderSeth Goldman, the Founder and CEO of Just Ice Tea, and the mastermind behind the iconic Honest Tea brand (which he later sold to Coca-Cola) sits down and talk about business, culture, and even a quick chat on running 10 miles after eating 20 donuts.
Following the acquisition of Honest Tea, Coca-Cola chose to discontinue the brand, leaving a void in the market. Undeterred, Seth embarked on his second journey in reinventing the ice tea industry with Just Ice Tea. Remarkably, Seth and his team took Just Ice Tea from concept to commercialization in under 4 months—an impressive feat in its...2024-06-0656 min
Wharton Launch PadSeth Goldman | JUST Ice TeaSeth Goldman and Barry Nalebuff could hardly have been more successful in founding Honest Tea which became a significant business for Coca Cola. Seth tells the riveting story of what he did when a Coke executive reached out to say it would shut down Honest. (Originally aired on SiriusXM Business Radio.)2024-02-1326 min
The Startup CPG Podcast#115 Pure Gold Series: Lessons on Iterating from Seth Goldman + Updates on Eat the Change & Just Ice TeaThis episode was sponsored by RangeMe. Go to rangeme.com/startupcpgThis episode was sponsored by Floret. Go to tryfloret.com/startupcpgThis episode was sponsored by Cin7. Go to cin7.com/startupcpgWe have a really special episode today - Seth Goldman is back on the show! Over the past couple of years, Seth has come on the show a number of times for what we called the Pure Gold Series to talk field marketing, sustainability, trade shows, and even an “Ask Seth Anything.” I’ll link a playlist in the show notes with a...2023-11-2141 min
Live Purely with ElizabethSeth Goldman: Eat the Change, Learning From Honest Tea and Embracing the JourneyElizabeth welcomes Seth Goldman, well-known figure and a pioneer in the world of sustainable and mission-driven brands. First, Seth takes us on a journey back to 1998 when he launched the very first organic and Fairtrade tea, "Honest Tea." He talks about the ups and downs of selling to Coca-Cola, which eventually discontinued the line last year. Seth shares his relaunch of the brand as "Just Iced Tea”, the value of enjoying the journey and the profound impact that what you put on your fork has on both your own health and the climate. Seth talks about his new brand Ea...2023-10-2552 min
Made for ImpactMASTERCLASS: Seth Goldman's Guiding Principles in Business and Life"We can literally help people live longer, better lives." In this episode of Made For Impact, Seth Goldman, the Co-Founder of Honest Tea, shares his inspiring journey. He explains how the idea for Honest Tea originated from a desire to offer a beverage option that was less sweet and watery compared to what was available in the market. He emphasizes his commitment to working with companies that have a strong mission in promoting health impact, sourcing impact, and fair trade impact. Seth's passion for starting both for-profit and nonprofit initiatives stems from his aspiration to ta...2023-08-1025 minThe Startup CPG Podcast#100 Toasting to 100 Episodes of The Startup CPG Podcast with Our Favorite MomentsToday’s episode is a celebration. A celebration of 100 episodes of The Startup CPG Podcast! Can you believe it? If you’ve been listening since the beginning, that’s amazing! If this is your first episode, that’s also amazing - welcome! I want to give a heartfelt thank you to each of you as listeners and to our incredible sponsors - you all have allowed us to keep the show going!I thought to commemorate the occasion, I’d share my top 100 moments on the podcast - just kidding, I’ll just share 10-ish things. From most used me...2023-07-2544 min
Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank)387. Seth Goldman on Finding a Path to Activism through EntrepreneurshipOn “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Seth Goldman, Co-Founder of Eat the Change. They discuss how businesses can be used to make food systems healthier and more sustainable, the lessons Goldman learned from his entrepreneurial journey that shaped the launch of his new brand Just Ice Tea, and what it means when every meal offers an opportunity to take climate action. While you’re listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.2023-07-2049 min
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In this episode, Mike is joined by Seth Goldman. Seth is the Chief Change Agent at Eat the Change, Co-Founder at PLNT Burger, Chair of the Board at B...2023-07-0635 min
Taste RadioFleeting Fads, Lasting Trends And The Wisdom Of Seth GoldmanThis week, the hosts discussed the relevance and sustainability of consumer trends and how to identify fads versus lasting concepts, extolled the virtues of Taste Radio VIP and highlighted two upcoming and can’t miss industry events. This episode also features an interview with Honest Tea/Eat The Change co-founder Seth Goldman, who discussed lessons learned from 25 years as an entrepreneur. Show notes: 0:39: BYOS. Gender Reveal CPG. A “Skinny” Session. Swoops And Samples. – The hosts thanked listeners who have signed up as Taste Radio VIPs, encouraged Boston area entrepreneurs and industry professionals to meet up at BevNET...2023-03-3151 min
FoodNiche ChangemakersMission-Driven Food Innovation With Seth GoldmanOn this episode we will be discussing mission driven food innovation with one of the leading innovators in food and beverage industry: Seth Goldman. On this episode, Seth shares his journey, his lessons, vision and mission.
Seth Goldman is Co-Founder of Eat the Change®, a brand that empowers consumers to make dietary choices aligned with their concerns around climate and health. Eat the Change® recently launched Just Ice Tea, a line of organic bottled tea to go along with the company’s mushroom jerky and carrot snacks. Seth is also co-founder of PLNT Burger, a plant-based quick-serve resta...2023-03-2317 minThe Startup CPG PodcastPure Gold Series: How to Prep for a Successful Expo West with Seth Goldman (2022)Earlier this week we had a bonus episode that was a bit shorter, so I thought this was a good chance to re-air one of my favorite episodes from last year with Seth Goldman about prepping for Expo West (which is less than 1 month away!). We have five other great episodes with Seth from last year available as well. Be sure to stop by the Eat the Change booth in the North Hall if you attend Expo West this year, and while you are there, stop by Startup CPG’s booth and come say hi to me and the te...2023-02-0932 min
The Monthly BlendMeet the Chief Change Agent: DMV Legend Seth GoldmanSeth Goldman is a DMV legend as a prolific, serial entrepreneur, social impact leader and industry pioneer. Seth has literally put his money where his mouth is in everything he does and tells The Monthly Blend he is just getting started.2022-12-2131 min
Brands for a Better World (formerly Evolve CPG)098 - What We Eat Matters with Seth Goldman of Eat The ChangeThe foods that we choose to eat represent our single biggest environmental impact. This is the belief of today’s guest, activist entrepreneur Seth Goldman, who wants to inform and empower consumers to make choices that align with their concerns around climate change and wellbeing. Seth is the co-founder and Chief Change Agent of Eat the Change, a snack company on a mission to create chef-crafted, nutrient-dense snacks that are kind to the planet and delicious to eat! He is also the Cofounder of PLNT Burger and Honest Tea, Chair of the Board at Beyond Meat, and the author of...2022-11-3045 min
CEOs You Should Know: Washington DCSeth Goldman, Co-Founder & Chief Change Agent, Eat The ChangeM&T Bank presents CEOs You Should Know: Seth Goldman, Co-Founder & Chief Change Agent, Eat The Change2022-11-0722 min
The Food Institute PodcastHonest and Just: An Interview with Seth GoldmanWhen the Coca-Cola Co. announced it was discontinuing Honest Tea, co-founder Seth Goldman jumped into action to help fill the product niche he essentially created. Goldman – who also serves as executive chairman of Beyond Meat, co-founder of PLNT Burger, and co-founder of Eat the Change – shares his experience of developing and launching Just Ice Tea, what learnings he took from the creation of Honest Tea, and how the health-conscious consumer now has more choices than ever before.
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Biophilic Solutions: Nature Has the AnswersPlant Based Snacks For A Healthy Planet with Eat the Change Co-founder Seth GoldmanOne of our most effective tools for improving planetary health is the food we choose to eat. In environmental terms, a vegetarian diet is great and a vegan diet is even better. However, imagining that the bulk of the population will willingly shift to a vegan diet over the next few years seems pretty unlikely (to put it mildly). So, where does that leave us? In today’s episode, we’re joined by Eat the Change co-founder Seth Goldman to advocate for a plant-based approach to food and diet. In a plant-based model, vegetables, fruits, fungi, and legumes are the...2022-10-1844 min