VCs Should Fund Ingredients, Not Brands
A new Beyond Impact white paper argues food ingredient innovation investment beats consumer brand bets for long-term food system returns.
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ReposiTrak Beats EPS as Food Traceability Demand Surges
ReposiTrak posted a Q1 2026 EPS beat even as its stock pulled back; food traceability demand is driving real revenue momentum.
Molinos Buys NotCo’s Southern Cone Assets
Molinos Rio de la Plata agrees to acquire NotCo assets in Argentina and Uruguay, absorbing the AI-driven plant-based brand's regional operations.
World Central Kitchen Scores With World Cup Fan Tour
World Central Kitchen's World Cup fan activation uses free food trucks to build awareness for its global hunger relief mission.
Barbie, Brady, and Candy: What Brand Collabs Reveal
From Dunkin's Barbie Dreamhouse tie-in to Tom Brady's Ferrero GOAT vaults, limited edition brand collaborations are crowding the snack aisle this season.
Ask DoorDash Uses AI to Reshape How Shoppers Find Groceries
Ask DoorDash, a new AI-powered search feature, aims to change how consumers discover and buy groceries online.
Whole Foods’ Top Supplier Bets Big on Natural Grocery
UNFI missed Q3 earnings but sees natural organic grocery growth outpacing conventional chains, while AI supply chain tools reshape its distribution model.
Grocery Outlet Shuffles Its C-Suite, Again
Grocery Outlet's CFO exits after less than two years; the discounter simultaneously fills two top leadership roles amid uneven sales performance.
Molson Coors Bets Big on Cheap Beer
Molson Coors value beer is back in focus as the brewer revives Keystone Ice and expands Miller High Life to chase budget-conscious younger drinkers.
NotCo Sells Argentina and Uruguay to Molinos
NotCo's plant-based sale in Argentina and Uruguay lands with Molinos Río de la Plata, one of the country's largest food conglomerates.
Starbucks Bets Smaller Stores Unlock 10,000 New U.S. Locations
Starbucks smaller store growth strategy targets up to 10,000 new U.S. units, using compact footprints and drive-thrus to reach untapped markets.
Google DeepMind’s AI Agent Warning Has a Food Supply Chain Problem
Google DeepMind is funding safety research into millions of autonomous AI agents interacting unsupervised, a scenario already unfolding in food procurement and logistics.