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The latest episode of Elevator Talk features leaders from Mugsy Bakes, Kyle’s Organics, Consider This Nutrition and Mochi Love. Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. Our special co-host is Wade Yenny, the Sr. Director Brand Management & Business Development and Vdriven Consulting, who shared his thoughts, questions and feedback with the participants.

Are aquatic plants the next hot ingredient in the plant-based space? Chipotle seems to think so.

The Food and Drug Administration announced it has banned the use of the potentially cancer-causing Red Dye 3 in food and beverage using a 1958 provision of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.

Misha’s, Inc. is expanding its portfolio of premium dairy-free cheeses with the acquisition of Vertage in a deal that leverages Vertage’s partnership with Fresh Del Monte Produce, providing access to its comprehensive logistics network and capabilities. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “By integrating Vertage’s expertise and leveraging Fresh Del Monte’s infrastructure, we’re not… Read more »

The Supreme Court is expected to rule soon on a potential TikTok ban in the U.S. that would pose significant challenges for packaged food and beverage brands relying on the platform to reach its 170 million American users. How would a TikTok ban affect the consumer packaged goods industry? And how can brands prepare now?

Good Culture co-founder Jesse Merrill dishes out the details of his journey from a former beverage marketer and first-time food entrepreneur to the so-called Big Cheese, and shares perspective on how to design and market a disruptive product, challenge consumer perceptions and ride the wave of success.

Ready-to-eat meal purveyor Proper Good, Inc. announced today that it closed a $3.5 million funding round in the fourth quarter of 2024, backed by internal investors. The capital infusion will help fuel brick-and-mortar growth and increase household penetration.

Getting a foot in the door at Whole Foods Market stores can often be the first drop of fuel in a brand’s path to scale. The natural retailer’s executive leader of local and emerging brands, Casey Gaston, shared best practices at Nosh Live Winter 2024.

Snack industry co-manufacturers Bar Bakers and TruFood Manufacturing have officially combined operations, today debuting under a new unified identity, Tandem Foods.

Knowing when to pivot is paramount to an early-stage brand’s survival, but putting aside your first products to start again from scratch can be an equally risky proposition. Gut health brand Preme is taking the leap.