The Hit List: August 2025

 
 

From pop culture tie-ins to chef-driven insights, August demonstrated the power of strong media relationships combined with strategic thinking. Dadascope’s credibility with top-tier journalists and our cultivated bench of expert voices helped us secure competitive placements in Food & Wine, Simply Recipes, and Bon Appétit. With back-to-school stories and fall angles heating up, our clients stood out for their quality, values, and timeliness.

 

Lotus Foods

  • Eat This, Not That featured Lotus Foods’ Organic Millet & Brown Rice Ramen in “11 Costco Groceries I Buy Every Week Without Fail”. One contributor praised it as a tasty and cost-effective gluten-free option that even her kids enjoy on ramen night, saying, “My kids don’t even realize the noodles are healthier than Top Ramen.

  • AOL included Lotus Foods’ Organic Buckwheat & Brown Soba Rice Noodles in a roundup of dietitian-approved healthy pasta alternatives, praising their grounded, nutty flavor, gluten-free formulation, and standout performance in stir fry and miso-based dishes.

  • Tasting Table named Lotus Foods’ Organic Millet & Brown Rice Ramen a “hidden gem” in Costco’s grocery aisle, highlighting its quick cook time, rich flavor, and gluten-free ingredients. The piece was syndicated to MSN.

Corto Olive Co.

  • Food & Wine Magazine included Corto in “Chefs Reveal the Most Impractical Kitchen Products — and Recommend What to Buy Instead.” Dadascope’s strategic leadership brought this piece to life in under 24 hours by cultivating a “spokesforce” of culinary talent ready to comment at the speed of journalist deadlines. Chef Silvia Barban (LaRina Pastifico & Vino, Brooklyn, and Top Chef alum) cited Corto Truly as her go-to olive oil, critiquing trendy packaging and spotlighting ingredient integrity: “My favorite is Corto Truly.” Notably, the piece featured two of Corto’s products (with the second being Chef’s Essentials)  and included purchase backlinks, further amplifying visibility and shopper conversion.

  • PureWow YouTube Shorts shared a playful “pizza night” clip featuring Corto in a cozy at-home setting.

  • Corto’s pizza scholarship winners were featured in their local markets, including Chef Daniela in Noticia NY and Jennifer Welbaum (Good Tree Farmstead) in Southernminn.com.  By capitalizing on the program’s built-in regional focus, Dadascope strategically amplified Corto’s presence in key local outlets while highlighting up-and-coming culinary talent.

Sightglass Coffee

  • The Quality Edit included Sightglass’ Coffee Subscription in its Virgo Gift Guide, describing it as a thoughtful gift for those born under the detail-loving sign.

  • Simply Recipes published “The Easy Trick to the Best Homemade Iced Latte, According to Baristas,” featuring insights from several coffee experts, including Megan Biolsi, Manager of Coffee Education and Training at Sightglass Coffee. The article focuses on how the order of ingredients (espresso first, then milk, then ice) is the secret to avoiding a watered-down drink. Syndicated to MSN, Yahoo! Life and AOL, the piece reflects Dadascope’s strategy of cultivating both internal and external expert voices. Our ability to secure a spot in highly competitive service journalism stems from strong reporter relationships built on trust, speed, and editorial reliability, which helped Sightglass stand out when journalists are flooded with sources to choose from.

  • Sprudge Coffee featured Sightglass in “Any of These Coffees Would Go Great At Bobby Hill's Asian Fusion Restaurant,” highlighting its unique flavor profiles.

PACHA

  • PACHA was featured in several prominent back-to-school essentials roundups, including the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s “30+ Back-to-School Must-Haves” feature, which was syndicated to 10 additional local publications, such as he Kansas Star, The Fresno Bee, The Olympian, and the Star-Telegram. The gluten-free, allergen-friendly bread also earned praise from Yahoo! in “10 Smart Back-to-School Buys That Make Life Easier for Students (and Parents)” for being a nutritious, kid-friendly staple.

  • In support of PACHA’s retail distribution goals, the brand’s recent limited edition protein-packed bread launch received coverage from Organic Insider, Vegconomist, and Wholesome Goods.

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