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Amazon is planning to absorb all 100,000 Whole Foods employees, including frontline staff, into its core business structure, per a report this week from Business Insider. According to Amazon, there will be no imminent changes for store or facility Whole Foods Market team members.

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Dark chocolate covered peppermint mochi gummies from Issei and granola squares from RIND Snacks are just some of the new food products rolling out this month. 

This week’s new product launches also feature fresh innovation from Maple Leaf Foods, Nature’s Garden, Chocolove and more. 

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Dehydrated produce maker BranchOut Food Inc. received a $2.5 million capital infusion through the sale of 1,034,600 shares of common stock to Bard Associates, Inc. The new funding will support the expansion of BranchOut’s production facility in Peru.

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

1. Banza Marks 11 Years With New Hires, New Products and a Stronghold in the Mainstream Pasta Aisle
2. Miyoko Schinner Wants Her Name, and the Food System, Back
3. Manna Tree Takes Minority Stake In Gummy Brand
4. TreeHouse Foods Acquired In $2.9 Billion Deal
5. Smash Foods Closes Seven-Figure Round To Fuel Further Growth

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A battle may be over, but has the war just begun? 

Baked into the deal to reopen the U.S. government is a provision that bans intoxicating hemp products. What does it mean for the future of THC-infused beverages? The hosts weigh in. 

We also sit down with Trip co-founder Olivia Ferdi, whose relaxation drink brand recently announced a $40 million funding round at a valuation of $300 million.

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