Key Insights: Recent trends indicate a resurgence in M&A activity within the food and beverage industry, driven by shifting consumer preferences, favorable interest rates, and a strategic focus on portfolio optimization, as highlighted by CoBank. In contrast to previous years,…
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Donations from PACs, employees, and family members associated with the largest food and beverage companies in the United States have significantly decreased during this election cycle. According to a Food Dive analysis of OpenSecrets data, contributions have dropped by nearly…
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2025’s top trends are all about sustainability, health, and nutrition, according to Whole Foods Market’s annual survey. The upcoming trends include a rise in hydrating ready-to-drink beverages, new aquatic ingredients in the plant-based category, crunchy textures, and fusion snack foods…
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Exciting News: Jones Soda introduces Pop Jones, a new all-natural prebiotic drink, to the functional beverage market. Available in five delicious flavors – Cucumber Watermelon, Pineapple Ginger, Orange & Cream, Strawberry Passionfruit, and Mixed Berry & Kiwi – each 12-ounce…
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This article is a collaboration between growth strategy experts Bryan Radtke and Jeremy Bartlow from PA Consulting. GLP-1 drugs such as Wegovy, Mounjaro, Ozempic, and others are transforming the treatment of Type 2 diabetes and obesity. These medications offer…
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The Decline of Innovation in the Food and Drink Industry A recent report by Mintel has revealed that innovation in the food and drink industry has significantly decreased since 2007. Only 26% of new products launched between January and May…
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The Coca-Cola booth at the 2024 National Restaurant Association Show offered a plethora of flavor options, ranging from Powerade Sours to Spiced Coca-Cola to Gold Peak Zero Sugar Iced Tea. The colorful and fruity drinks catered to Gen Z consumers…
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2024 is poised to be the year of the influencer. Following the upheaval caused by the pandemic, many food and beverage companies swiftly transformed into e-commerce brands overnight. Influencers have emerged as the dominant force in marketing, leveraging their continuous…
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Poppi is currently facing a class action lawsuit for promising gut claims. The company advertises their drinks as “gut healthy” — a slogan they’ve since removed from their site. Top Class Actions reports that the plaintiff claims Poppi drinks are…