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There’s likely only one entrepreneur out there that can claim their work has aided both astronomical discoveries and celebrity tea spilling. 

When Gene Olczak launched Karma Sauce back in 2010, it was just a side hustle to complement his full-time job: working at NASA to design the center of curvature optical test for the most powerful space telescope ever built. 

But now his clean label, small batch hot sauce hobby has grown into a big business that has earned Karma appearances in five seasons of the popular YouTube show “Hot Ones.”

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Frozen pizzas and pasta meals from Amy’s Kitchen and a Dubai chocolate-inspired bite from Ghirardelli are just some of the new food products rolling out this month. 

This week’s new product launches also feature fresh innovation from Fishwife, Lewis Bake Shop, LOVE CORN and more. 

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Here’s a look at leading headlines from around the food industry. Insiders get access to the full story.

1. Chobani Raises $650 Million From ‘Long-term Oriented’ Investors
2. Is BUILT Brands Headed for a Sale?
3. Smucker Sues Trader Joe’s Over Alleged ‘Copycat’ Crustless PB&J Sandwiches
4. Prices, Packs and Portfolio Reshaping: Inside General Mills’ Next Big Shift
5. Why Is Walmart Partnering With OpenAI?

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Is Target about to normalize THC drinks? The team unpacks a potentially game-changing move by the retail giant, and what it could mean for the future of cannabis beverages. They explore the regulatory roadblocks and why the move might be a tipping point. 

Plus, why PepsiCo is calling fiber “the next protein,” and a look at CPG innovations, including a surprisingly convenient twist on tomato paste.

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