March 2026

Insurgent brands such as LesserEvil, Chomps and Kodiak drove 25% of growth in the food sector in 2025, according to Bain & Company.

The peanut butter cup inventor’s grandson blames Hershey for adjusting its recipe, when the real culprit is a broken food system, writes Chiara Cecchini.

The purchase of the struggling UK beer brand is set to grow the alcohol and cannabis company’s global beverage revenue to $500 million annually.

The deal with Unison Energy is expected to also reduce emissions roughly 28% per year at one of the food giant’s largest manufacturing sites.

The Hawai’i-based brand said it is the first company in the world to print labels with algae-based inks, adding its climate values help it stand out in a field dominated by a few big players.

The Oreo maker’s top executive said high valuations mean “it’s not really worth” making deals unless a brand can offer a “unique competitive advantage.”

The sharp growth in sales in part reflects the difficult economic circumstances facing consumers, according to a report.

The movement opts for public demonization over real action because it knows its ideas have no scientific or legal basis and won’t survive court scrutiny, writes Sean McBride.

The retailer’s decision follows recent moves by retailers including Walmart and Save A Lot to eliminate artificial dyes from their store brands.

The homebrewing system is hoping its namesake brew will attract more consumers to the brand and tap into demand for premium products.