Brad Avery
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Beyond Repositions for Cross-Category After 15.6% Decline in 2025 Earnings
Reporting a 15.6% decline in net revenue last year, Beyond Meat began 2026 with “reduced leverage and extended debt maturity” with added liquidity, president and CEO Ethan Brown announced in the company’s Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings report this week.
Former Ben & Jerry’s Chair Sues Unilever, Alleging ‘Campaign’ to Vilify Her
Unilever’s divestment of its frozen division hasn’t cooled the cold war between it and Ben & Jerry’s as the ice cream brand’s former board chair is now suing the conglomerate, alongside current parent The Magnum Ice Cream Company, for allegedly undermining its social mission.
David Dobrik Digs Into the Details on His New Snack Brand Wavers
Influencer David Dobrik first got into the food business in 2022 via his on-premise pizza chain Doughbrik’s. Now, the YouTuber star and his company are in the snack aisle with Wavers, a brand of better-for-you snack crisps.
Trump Chases New Tariff Alternatives with Investigations Into Trade Partners
Despite a major loss with the Supreme Court last month, Donald Trump isn’t giving up on his tariff ambitions. The United States announced Wednesday two trade investigations; one into excess industrial capacity for 16 international trade partners and another looking at alleged forced labor.
Campbell’s Company Feels Brunt of Weak Snack Sales in Q2 Earnings Report
The Campbell’s Company pointed to “weaker-than-expected” snacks sales and weather-related shipping disruptions as it announced a 5% decline in net sales in its Q2 fiscal year 2026 earnings report today.
BranchOut Foods, Zesty Snackz Partner for Single-Fruit Gummy Line
Food tech company BranchOut Foods Inc. is teaming up with influencer-led brand Zesty Snackz to launch a new line of single-ingredient Fruit Chips made with BranchOut’s proprietary GentleDry process.
Ritter Sport Folds Chocolove Into U.S. Operations; Founder Moley to Retire
Legacy German chocolate producer Ritter Sport Group has named its American division leader Ralf Hilpuesch as CEO of Chocolove, the premium Colorado-based chocolate brand it acquired in November, taking over for outgoing founder and CEO Timothy Moley.
Row 7 Introduces Tinned Vegetables Line in Push for Grocery Expansion
Row 7 Seed Company is taking its disruptive approach in produce to the canned vegetable aisle with Row 7 Tinned Vegetables, a new line of shelf-stable, seasoned offerings in innovative packaging.
Danone Celebrates Strong 2025 Performance, But Admits to Falling Short in U.S.
As Danone works to position itself as a global leader for the health-and-wellness movement, CEO Antoine de Saint-Affrique admitted the French conglomerate needs to “step up its game” in the U.S. market during its Q4 and full year 2025 earnings report last week.
Tastee Apple Acquires Art of Sucre
In an act of confectionery consolidation, candy apple maker Tastee Apple Inc. has acquired cotton-candy brand Art of Sucre, bringing a “social-first” next-gen brand under the stewardship of a legacy sweets manufacturer.