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While the Trump administration continues to hold back federal economic data (like the Consumer Price Index from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics), private data trackers and retailer pricing actions are painting a clear picture of the direction consumer spending is heading as the holidays quickly approach.

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At Nosh Live on December 4-5 in L.A., the value isn’t just in the sessions, it’s also in the people sitting around you. The event brings together hundreds of voices across packaged food: founders, operators, retailers, distributors, investors, and suppliers.

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Prosperity Organic Foods, Inc., the parent company of plant-based butter brand Melt Organics, has been revealed as the winning bidder for Miyoko’s Creamery, which was liquidated two weeks ago.

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Despite a strong performance in the protein category during FY2025, BellRing Brands – maker of Premier Protein and Dymatize – is bracing for the upcoming impact of tariffs on dairy protein. Margins are expected to take a hit of 1.2 percentage points.

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

1. Smash Foods Closes Seven-Figure Round To Fuel Further Growth
2. Whole Foods Evolves As Natural Merges Into Mass
3. Trump Rolls Back Reciprocal Tariffs On Select Foods Imports
4. BranchOut Food Gets $2.5M To Expand Production
5. ‘A Lobster Trap’ for Chemicals: Critics Slam New Efforts To Close GRAS Loophole

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TikTok offers a big opportunity for food and beverage brands, but it also brings real challenges. It moves fast, culture shifts daily, and creativity matters more than polish, all while the path from discovery to purchase gets shorter.

In this episode, Mike Westgate, vertical director of food, beverage and alcohol at TikTok, shares what he has learned as the platform has grown into a major space for discovery, community, and commerce. 

• He breaks down discovery commerce, the role creators play as an extension of your sales force, the creative tools that help brands produce content efficiently, and the trends shaping what people buy. 
• Mike also touches on organic versus paid content, early mover advantages, and how brands of every size can compete on the platform. 

Tune into the episode here. Also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.