Mark Murphy

This week, we’re hitting the proverbial pavement at Natural Products Expo West, waking up to a seriously savory breakfast, and getting our asses handed to us by a protein-fueled cow called David. Hey, what more could you ask for?

This week, we’re taking a look at a newly formed chocolate conglomerate cocoa foundation, reheating a bagel for breakfast, and getting absolutely blasted on a margarita booze cruise. Hey, what more could you ask for?

This week, we’re reading aloud a letter from H.B. Reese’s grandson to Hershey, taking a look at Mighty Spark’s mighty expansion goals, and boarding the USS Captain Morgan. Hey, what more could you ask for?

This week, we’re discovering how to turn an idea into a retail success, keeping tabs on Barron Trump’s beverage play, and discovering how Khloud is getting itself into a real pickle. Hey, what more could you ask for?

This week, we’re investigating the significant tranche of M&A deals that defined the month of January, revealing who just bought squeezy sauce sensation Bachan’s, and making some ill-fated Game Day bets. Hey, what more could you ask for?

This week, we’re discovering how to navigate volatile supply chains, stuffing as many gummies down our throat as the FDA allows, all while getting in on America’s next big craze: curling (yes, really). Hey, what more could you ask for?

This week, we’re rounding up on a spate of acquisitions, huffing and puffing with toddler foods and meaty snacks, and proposing to our significant others with cans of BuzzBallz. Hey, what more could you ask for?

This week, we’re roaming the halls of the inaugural Winter FancyFaire, scaling nationwide at Whole Foods, and investigating the mysterious closure of DayDayCook’s US Operations. Hey, what more could you ask for?

This week, we’re taking regional brands national, speaking candidly about burnouts and breakthroughs, and turning the inverted food pyramid on its head. Hey, what more could you ask for?

This week, we’re looking at the evolving nature of early-stage capital, delving in under CVS’s skin, and giving 2025 the ol’ recap. Hey, what more could you ask for?