Hard seltzer had a big 2019 and an even bigger 2020, outpacing even analysts' predictions to become a bubbly $4B industry.

Eggs made by chickens grazing on organic soil are storming the $6B+ egg industry.

TikTok influencers are spreading Starbucks drink recipes that are a pain to make.

Baking goods -- cocoa, flour, yeast -- boomed during the pandemic. The boom may be here to stay.

Candymakers (Mars, Hershey, Mondelez) are filing complaints and lawsuits against cannabis makers. Why? Branding edibles as “candy” is a public hazard for children.

With $420m of sales in 2020, Oatly is ready to go public, but there are questions about the health benefits.

Goldbelly delivers food from 850 leading restaurants to anywhere in America.

An ex-janitor who claimed to ‘invent’ Flamin’ Hot Cheetos is now under scrutiny.

Restaurant robots can now flip burgers, make shakes, mix cocktails, and even tell jokes

Mint gum sales are down 30% YoY...because people aren’t “waiting in line” as much.

New food tech, VC funding, and product developments are coming hot off the (sandwich) press.

The NBA player-trainer duo crafted a super-healthy drink that athletes love.

Beyond Meat is a leader in fake meat. But it's losing share to Impossible Food while other players (grocers, meat producers) are getting involved.

Online grocery ordering exploded last year. Now, companies are building warehouses designed for home delivery.

The plant-based meat and dairy industries are worth a combined $22B and are growing fast.

In a rare move, Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson’s $50m pay raise just got vetoed by its shareholders.

When COVID hit the restaurant industry, Toast was in trouble. But things have turned around and now it’s prepping an IPO.

Actors, athletes, and celebrity chefs are eyeing massive payouts in the lucrative liquor space.

Chipotle had a big year, with an assist from its cleverly-named drive-thrus (Chipotlanes)

With 67m reviews and 13m wines in its recommendations database, Vivino wants to build out its wine marketplace.

Instacart has had a huge 2020 and is now valued at $17.7B. Some retailers are wondering if what Instacart offers is worth the price, though.

Coca-Cola didn’t invent Santa, but the modern image we know today started from a 1931 ad.

With margins down during the pandemic, franchisees are fighting back against onerous corporate costs.

Ryan Reynolds used his marketing magic to sell Aviation Gin for $610m. Now he’s trying to make it happen with Mint Mobile.

The hot sauce market does $1B a year, and $24B condiments giant McCormick -- which owns Frank’s Red Hot Sauce -- is looking to spice up its portfolio in the space.

This turkey market was shaken up this year with a pivot toward smaller birds.

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Everything’s coming up beetles.

Liquid Death just received $23M in funding to make more canned water. Some people are mocking this startup...here’s why we think it's kinda awesome.