Are you bogged down by wanting to be perfect in every aspect of your life? We've got a great story this week, from the Baked by Melissa founder, on how being fired was the kickstart to her successful business. We've also got industry news, in the form of a brand-new fresh produce labeling method and the trends in M&A for 2018. Read on!
Here's a rundown:
Baked By Melissa's Founder Says Her Greatest Success Started With Getting Fired (Bustle)
For many people, the desire to be perfect is all too real. Here's a story of how being imperfect at work led to the opportunity to create a successful business. This one is for everyone who needs a kick in the butt to get started.
Natural Light Labeling on Florida citrus given green light (Fresh Plaza)
It's about time someone upgraded the age-old produce sticker, which is an environmental concern that also does very little for food transparency. A new labeling method, administered by light beam directly onto the fruit, is poised to set a new industry standard.
Food industry M&A deals dropped by 11% last year, study finds (Food Dive)
For many emerging CPG brands, an eventual acquisition is the ultimate goal. But are M&As trending downward? A new study shows that CPG acquisitions decreased, while grocery acquisitions increased, indicating a shift in Big Food's priorities. Read on to find out what types of companies executives think will be acquired in 2019.
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Are you bogged down by wanting to be perfect in every aspect of your life? We've got a great story this week, from the Baked by Melissa founder, on how being fired was the kickstart to her successful business. We've also got industry news, in the form of a brand-new fresh produce labeling method and the trends in M&A for 2018. Read on!
Here's a rundown:
Baked By Melissa's Founder Says Her Greatest Success Started With Getting Fired (Bustle)
For many people, the desire to be perfect is all too real. Here's a story of how being imperfect at work led to the opportunity to create a successful business. This one is for everyone who needs a kick in the butt to get started.
Natural Light Labeling on Florida citrus given green light (Fresh Plaza)
It's about time someone upgraded the age-old produce sticker, which is an environmental concern that also does very little for food transparency. A new labeling method, administered by light beam directly onto the fruit, is poised to set a new industry standard.
Food industry M&A deals dropped by 11% last year, study finds (Food Dive)
For many emerging CPG brands, an eventual acquisition is the ultimate goal. But are M&As trending downward? A new study shows that CPG acquisitions decreased, while grocery acquisitions increased, indicating a shift in Big Food's priorities. Read on to find out what types of companies executives think will be acquired in 2019.
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Are you bogged down by wanting to be perfect in every aspect of your life? We've got a great story this week, from the Baked by Melissa founder, on how being fired was the kickstart to her successful business. We've also got industry news, in the form of a brand-new fresh produce labeling method and the trends in M&A for 2018. Read on!
Here's a rundown:
Baked By Melissa's Founder Says Her Greatest Success Started With Getting Fired (Bustle)
For many people, the desire to be perfect is all too real. Here's a story of how being imperfect at work led to the opportunity to create a successful business. This one is for everyone who needs a kick in the butt to get started.
Natural Light Labeling on Florida citrus given green light (Fresh Plaza)
It's about time someone upgraded the age-old produce sticker, which is an environmental concern that also does very little for food transparency. A new labeling method, administered by light beam directly onto the fruit, is poised to set a new industry standard.
Food industry M&A deals dropped by 11% last year, study finds (Food Dive)
For many emerging CPG brands, an eventual acquisition is the ultimate goal. But are M&As trending downward? A new study shows that CPG acquisitions decreased, while grocery acquisitions increased, indicating a shift in Big Food's priorities. Read on to find out what types of companies executives think will be acquired in 2019.
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