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Daily Briefing (Insiders Only): Lifeway Rejects Second Danone Purchase Offer

Lifeway Foods spent little time weighing a second acquisition offer from Danone North America, and the answer is still “no.” The kefir producer officially rejected Danone’s proposal this morning, which included acquiring all remaining Lifeway shares for $27 per share – around $307 million total.

Taste Radio: The Keys To Building An Iconic Brand? A Bit Of ‘Luck’ & And A Long-Term Vision.

Luke Boase, the founder of Lucky Saint, a fast-growing brand of non-alcoholic beer from the U.K., talks about why the brand’s potential for an iconic future has always been top of mind. He also explains how the company incorporates consumer insights and data into its retail pitches and how he thinks about competing with beer companies owned by or aligned with large strategics.

Taste Radio: There Are ‘Oceans’ Of Innovation. Which Ones Do You Fish?

Innovative protein brands and proactive meetings. The hosts advocate for both in this episode, which also features an interview with Trey Zoeller, the founder of pioneering whiskey maker Jefferson’s Bourbon, a brand recognized by and awarded for its Ocean Aged At Sea expression, a whiskey matured on ships that travel around the world.

New Products: Langers Ventures Into CSDs, evian Teams Up With Pharrell

In this week’s new products roundup, Langers makes its first foray into the carbonated soft drink (CSD) market, Dunkin’ unveils a collection of seasonally-inspired at-home products, and evian partners with musician Pharrell Williams to launch limited edition glass bottles.

Daily Briefing (Insiders Only): Nestlé Predicts 2025 Trends

The new year is rapidly approaching, as evidenced by the influx of food and beverage trend reports in our inboxes. Today, we’re examining Nestlé’s forecast for 2025, which outlines how shifting consumer preferences could influence product innovation trends in the coming year.