Of the top 10 most-read CPG FYI columns of 2021, six were about the ever-changing dynamics of the marketplaces for CBD, THC and tobacco. Read the whole story
FDA said 22nd Century brands VLN King and VLN Menthol can reduce smokers' exposure to nicotine by approximately 95% compared to conventional cigarettes. Read the whole story
Anheuser-Busch InBev, whose hard seltzer brands include Bud Light and Michelob Ultra, topped ad spending in the category with $72.2 million. Read the whole story
"Plant-based milk options tend to be designed for adults and often lack proper nutrients to support the long-term health of children," says consulting doctor. Read the whole story
E&J Gallo's High Noon dominated Drizly's Ready-to-Drink (RTD) cocktail sales for the second straight year during 2021. Read the whole story
Small brands are innovating to deliver on such values as authenticity, and are able to adapt faster than large brands. Read the whole story