CPG Week Podcast: San Francisco Sues Big Food. Plus, Anheuser-Busch Picks Up BeatBox
In this episode:
This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery discuss San Francisco’s lawsuit over ultraprocessed foods, Anheuser-Busch’s $490 million acquisition of BeatBox, Stockeld Dreamery’s sale to Bettani Farms, and Ripple Foods’ $17 million funding round.
Show Highlights:
0:15 – San Francisco has declared war on America’s snack aisle, filing the nation’s first government lawsuit against makers of ultraprocessed foods. Monica breaks down the case.
2:55 – Anheuser-Busch has acquired ready-to-drink alcohol brand BeatBox for $490 million. Brad explains what the deal means for the beer giant.
3:30 – Stockeld Dreamery’s assets have been sold to Bettani Farms, the food tech entity formerly known as Climax Foods.
5:10 – Plant-based milk producer Ripple Foods closed a $17 million funding round, setting the stage to execute on its growth plans in the new year. Brad explains.
6:15 – Monica and Brad discuss highlights and takeaways from Nosh Live and BevNET Live.
About CPG Week
CPG Week is the podcast that explores the latest happenings in the consumer packaged goods industry. Join our seasoned reporting team as they dish out the week’s stories in quick, easy-to-digest episodes. Catch up on the top headlines of the week, dive into exclusive insights with the BevNET and Nosh teams, and set yourself up to make more informed business decisions. Tune in to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the dynamic world of packaged food and beverage.
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