In this episode:

This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporters Brad Avery and Lukas Southard reflect on the top stories of the year, including the rising influence of the Make America Healthy Again movement on the food and beverage industry, the biggest merger moments, and notable highlights of hemp's uncertain future.

Show Highlights:

1:00 - Monica explores the impact of the Make America Healthy Again movement on the packaged food and beverage industry with many large manufacturers pleading to remove controversial ingredients from portfolios.

4:20 - Brad discusses the landmark deals defining the market this year, from PepsiCo's nearly $2 billion acquisition of Poppi to the restructuring efforts underway at leading conglomerates.

7:15 - Lukas highlights the latest developments affecting the use of cannabis in food and beverage formulations.

About CPG Week

CPG Week is the podcast that explores the latest happenings in the consumer packaged goods industry. Join our seasoned reporting team as they dish out the week's stories in quick, easy-to-digest episodes. Catch up on the top headlines of the week, dive into exclusive insights with the BevNET and Nosh teams, and set yourself up to make more informed business decisions. Tune in to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the dynamic world of packaged food and beverage.

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