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Whole Foods Names 2020’s Top 10 Food Trends

Whole Foods Market released its fifth annual trends report that highlights future predictions in the food industry. The report features insights from more than 50 Whole Foods Market team members that include local foragers, regional and global buyers, and culinary experts. While 2019 ushered in trends like shelf-stable probiotics, frozen treats, and faux meat snacks, 2020 […]

CATEGORIES Food
PUBLISHED October 23, 2019
AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer

Here’s Why This Midwestern City Is the Food and Beverage Manufacturing Capital of the US

In 1981, William Wrigley Jr., a traveling soap and powder salesman, arrived in Chicago with just $32 in his pocket. With every sale he made, he would throw in a couple of sticks of chewing gum. Eventually, he dropped the soaps and powders but stuck with the gum, introducing his signature Juicy Fruit and Spearmint […]

CATEGORIES Food
PUBLISHED October 10, 2019
AUTHOR Madison Troyer

ForceBrands Steps Inside the First US Cannabis Restaurant, Lowell Cafe

ForceBrands, with its specialized cannabis hiring division HerbForce, was on the ground Tuesday night in Los Angeles to witness the official opening of Lowell Cafe, the first cannabis restaurant in the U.S. Serving farm-fresh food, coffee, juice, and cannabis daily, the West Hollywood cafe is a product of Lowell Herb Co., an innovative California-based cannabis […]

CATEGORIES Cannabis
PUBLISHED October 2, 2019
AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer

Sir Kensington’s Entrepreneur Mark Ramadan to Lead Chocolate Maker Hu

Sir Kensington’s Founder and CEO Mark Ramadan has been named CEO of Hu, the parent company of Hu Products and Hu Kitchen. The announcement of Ramadan’s hiring follows Hu’s recent partnership with an investment from Mondelēz International to help support the company’s rapid growth. A veteran entrepreneur, Ramadan has a wealth of experience leading purpose-driven […]

ForceBrands Releases 2019 Beer Industry Talent Market Report

From craft brews to legacy brands, the beer industry is bubbling over with exciting new products, trends, and innovations. And when it comes to attracting and retaining top talent, the beer industry has a lot to offer. As part of our 2019 Talent Market Report, we’re pleased to introduce you to our specialized beer industry […]

CATEGORIES Beverage
PUBLISHED July 31, 2019
AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer

Inside Look at the First USA CBD Expo Coming to Miami in August

The cannabis community is growing as rapidly as the industry itself. In August, thousands of industry leaders will come together at the first USA CBD Expo where representatives from top CBD brands and adjacent businesses will converge to learn and network while displaying their products to consumers and insiders alike. More than 250 vendors are expected […]

CATEGORIES Cannabis
PUBLISHED July 8, 2019
AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer

How Employee Benefits Are Changing Inside the Wine and Spirits Industry

In today’s talent-driven market, benefits matter. According to a Glassdoor report, 80 percent of workers would prefer new or additional benefits to a pay increase, and 90 percent of millennials, in particular, would choose new or added benefits over a pay increase. These numbers are especially of interest in the wine and spirits industry where […]

CATEGORIES Beverage
PUBLISHED June 25, 2019
AUTHOR Madison Troyer

UCLA Health Cannabis Research Initiative Fundraiser

ForceBrands Hosts UCLA Cannabis Research Initiative Fundraiser

ForceBrands’ specialized HerbForce division and cannabis community platform Trailblazers came together on Wednesday to present a fundraiser to benefit UCLA Health’s Cannabis Research Initiative. The event was hosted by ForceBrands’ Founder and CEO Josh Wand; No. 14’s Co-Founder and Partner Marci Freedman; OpenNest’s Partner Michael Kamins; and OpenNest’s Founder Tyler Wakstein. The fundraiser took place at ForceBrands’ New […]

CATEGORIES Cannabis
PUBLISHED June 20, 2019
AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer

ForceBrands Releases 2019 Wine and Spirits Talent Market Report

The wine and spirits industry has changed dramatically over the last decade, namely due to sweeping global trends like consolidation and the influence of the health and wellness movement. Today’s market is largely dominated by a handful of top brands that are focused on appealing to more health conscious consumers. As a result, low-alc beverages […]

Future Employee Benefits Inside the Food and Non-Alc Beverage Industries

The food and non-alcoholic beverage sectors are thriving. Given the size and complex nature of the industries, evaluations run a gamut with total dollar numbers coming in anywhere from $1.6 trillion to $4.8 trillion. While experts can’t seem to agree on the dollar amount, they do agree on one thing: the industries are growing at […]

CATEGORIES Beverage
PUBLISHED June 18, 2019
AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer

Highlights From the Cannabis Forum Summer 2019

Following two semi-annual conferences BevNET Live and NOSH Live, BevNET and NOSH presented a Cannabis Forum for food and beverage professionals. The event took place on June 14 and was preceded by a kickoff party powered by ForceBrands. Sponsored by mood33, the kickoff party was hosted at the YOTEL hotel’s rooftop terrace in Midtown Manhattan. […]

CATEGORIES Cannabis
PUBLISHED June 17, 2019
AUTHOR Rebecca Fryer

4 Takeaways From BevNET Live Summer 2019

BevNET Live is the leading conference for the beverage industry. Attended by hundreds of the industry’s biggest names including Coca-Cola, Starbucks, PepsiCo, and Califia Farms, BevNET Live is the premier place for companies of all sizes to find inspiration, gain insight on industry trends, and connect with other like-minded entrepreneurs. A twice-annual event, BevNET Live’s […]

CATEGORIES Beverage
PUBLISHED June 14, 2019
AUTHOR Madison Troyer

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