Brad Avery
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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.
Judge Tosses David Antitrust Lawsuit, Plaintiffs to Amend Complaint
David Protein was handed an early victory this week in the antitrust lawsuit accusing it of creating an “artificial monopoly” for its alternative fat ingredient EPG after a New York federal court dismissed the case brought by competing food manufacturers.
David Protein Parts Ways with Peter Attia After Epstein Revelation
David Protein CEO Peter Rahal announced Monday night on social media platform X that beleaguered wellness influencer Dr. Peter Attia has stepped down from his role as the protein bar brand’s Chief Science Officer, following revelations that Attia had a yearslong relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
PepsiCo Tackles Affordability by Slashing Snack Prices; 2025 Revenue Grew 5.6%
Consumers are fully aware of the increased prices they’ve been paying for groceries, prompting PepsiCo to commit to cutting its snack pricing this year by as much as 15%, the company announced today.
Epstein Revelations Create ‘Nightmare’ for Peter Attia’s CPG Brand Ties
Peter Attia was, until Friday, a great name to have on your corporate cap table or advisory board. Over the weekend, things changed.
Report: Barry Callebaut Exec Feld Left Following Clash with Board
The departure of former Barry Callebaut CEO Peter Feld last month came after an internal dispute between Feld and the global chocolate giant’s board of directors, Reuters reported today.
Cerebelly Names Jodie Wing as Next CEO
Cerebelly, a baby and children’s food brand with a focus on cognitive development, has appointed chief sales officer Jodie Wing as CEO. Wing, who takes the chief executive role effective February 1, is succeeding Don Clark in the role.
Violet Foods Buys Muir Glen Tomato Brand from General Mills
Pizza sauce producer Violet Foods LLC has acquired the Muir Glen organic tomato products brand from General Mills, the company announced today. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.





