Here are the latest updates in the food & beverage industry: 🚀 Industry Moves & Acquisitions GoodSAM raises $9M for regenerative agriculture-focused food products 🌱. Bloom Nutrition enters the soda market with Bloom Pop, launching at Walmart 🥤. TRUFF partners with Starbucks, introducing hot sauce packets for breakfast items 🌶️☕. General Mills shuts down G-Works, ending its corporate venture arm to focus on acquisitions. 📈 Market Trends & Consumer Shifts Value-driven shopping: Consumers prioritize affordability, increasing private-label and bulk purchases. Functional beverages surge: Enhanced waters, probiotics, and adaptogenic drinks see continued growth. Sustainable sourcing: Transparency in ingredient sourcing is a key factor for food brands. 🔥 New Product Launches & Expansions Ithaca Hummus x Graza collaboration: Olive Oil & Sea Salt Hummus is hitting shelves 🥑. Crystal Light enters RTD cocktails with Vodka Refreshers, capitalizing on the at-home cocktail trend 🍹. YUMI launches soft-baked breakfast bars with 0g added sugar, catering to health-conscious families. 🏆 Retail & Distribution Expansions Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches land at Costco 🍦. Uncle Nearest Whiskey expands leadership, aiming for global spirits dominance 🥃. Recover 180 hydration drinks launch in 2,000+ Kroger stores 🚚.