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    Pet Food

    When Chuck Norris Wants Dogs to Live Longer, He Creates a Pet Food Brand

    Andy Hanacek
    Sept. 26, 2024
    “Chuck Norris joke” aside, the American action hero, martial arts legend — and dog lover — has launched a new pet food brand aiming to help dogs live healthier, longer lives.
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    Beverage Products

    Snoop Dogg, Hulk Hogan, NFL’s Kelce Brothers Race to the Alcoholic Beverage Marketplace

    Andy Hanacek
    June 12, 2024
    Snoop and 19 Crimes introduce RTD Cali Cocktails, while Hulkamaniacs will be searching for the Hulkster’s Real American Beer, and Travis and Jason Kelce take ownership of Garage...
    Bakery & Baked Goods

    Private Equity Firm Acquires 50% Stake in Xochitl Chips and Salsa Brand

    Andy Hanacek
    May 28, 2024
    Forward Consumer Partners’ investment expected to help nearly 30-year-old brand of tortilla chips and salsas continue to grow.
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    Entrepreneurship

    NASCAR Driver Kyle Busch Shutting Down Rowdy Energy Beverage Company

    Andy Hanacek
    Jan. 11, 2024
    Busch cited strong headwinds in the marketplace as the primary reason; company did face legal and regulatory hurdles, however.
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    Entrepreneurship

    For Veterans Day: An Army Ranger Becomes a Beef Entrepreneur

    Dave Fusaro
    Nov. 9, 2023
    After serving in Afghanistan, former Army Ranger Patrick Montgomery founded KC Beef Co. and only hires veterans.
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    Legal Issues

    U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Consider Bacon Pre-Cooking Patent Lawsuit Against Hormel Foods

    Andy Hanacek
    Nov. 7, 2023
    Lawsuit against Hormel Foods by equipment manufacturer HIP claimed that CEO David Howard should be named as sole or joint inventor of patented bacon pre-cooking method.
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    Beverage Products

    Catoctin Creek Distillery Buys Back Equity Shares from Constellation Brands

    Andy Hanacek
    Oct. 11, 2023
    Constellation Brands had purchased a minority stake in the Virginia distillery in 2017.
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    Snack Foods

    Snack-centric PE Entrepreneur Acquires Majority Stake in Junkless Foods Granola Bars

    Andy Hanacek
    Oct. 5, 2023
    Mike Repole built up and sold off such brands as Vitaminwater, Bodyarmor and Pirate’s Booty, and looks to elevate Junkless Foods to national prominence.
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    Beverage Products

    Woody Harrelson’s Holistic Spirits Co. Debuts, Launches First Two All-Natural, Botanical Spirits

    Andy Hanacek
    Sept. 27, 2023
    Harrelson, who played the bartender Woody on 80's TV sitcom “Cheers,” co-founded Holistic Spirits with wellness entrepreneur Amy Holmwood.

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    Editor's Plate

    Editor's Plate: Back to Live Shows!

    April 5, 2022
    Following pandemic-induced show cancellations, Editor in Chief Dave Fusaro is excited to be back on the trade show floor to see what new and innovative products are being introduced...
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    Natural Products Expo West Is Back With a Bang

    March 14, 2022
    After three-year hiatus, 57,000 attended the novel new products show.
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    Entrepreneurship

    Godiva Gives Back

    Erin A. Hallstrom
    Feb. 11, 2022
    As part of our Women in the Workplace series, today’s episode examines what Godiva and Hot Bread Kitchen are doing to help empower women in the food industry.
    Podcasts

    Is Upcycling the Answer to America’s Food Waste Problem?

    Erin Hallstrom (Pod)
    Oct. 7, 2021
    Joining the Food For Thought podcast this week is Pulp Pantry’s Kaitlin Mogentale here to talk about the upcycling food movement and how the process of taking one company’s food...