In this episode:

This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery discuss the stateside debut of Gymkhana Fine Foods, a premium Indian sauce brand with fine-dining roots and fresh capital. The duo also details the launch of a functional beverage highlighting colostrum as a key benefit. Additionally, Monica outlines the acquisition of mocktail maker St. Agrestis by The Wine Group, and Brad talks about productivity drink startup Neutonic's latest funding round.

Show Highlights:

0:20 - Gymkhana Fine Foods is aiming to reframe Indian cuisine in the U.S. from takeout staple to premium everyday indulgence, backed by a $8.5 million Series A investment round. Monica details the brand's stateside launch.

3:30 - As the beauty and wellness worlds continue to converge, ARMRA is entering the ready-to-drink category with a shelf-stable colostrum soda designed to translate the brand's functional benefits into a mainstream beverage format. Brad breaks it all down.

5:25 - Brooklyn-based non-alcoholic beverage maker St. Agrestis, best known for its Phony Negroni line of bottled mocktails, has been acquired by The Wine Group for an undisclosed sum. Monica outlines the deal.

6:50 - Productivity drink startup Neutonic has secured $6 million in new funding as it seeks to accelerate its US retail presence with a move into national grocery stores slated for this summer. Brad explains more.

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