Feb 27, 2018

VMG has invested in some of the hottest food and beverage brands in recent years, including Justin’s, Kind, Humm Kombucha, Vega, Spindrift and Pirate’s Booty, and the private equity firm isn’t done -- not by a long shot. The San Francisco-based company last year closed its fourth fund, giving it $550 million to...

Feb 26, 2018

When it comes to trade shows, Rhythm Superfoods CEO Scott Jensen isn’t a fan of expensive hotels and opulent dinners; he’d rather double up with co-workers and eat affordably. It’s not that he doesn’t appreciate a little luxury. Rather, Jensen, a successful entrepreneur whose nearly 30 years in the food business...

Feb 20, 2018

Sheryl O’Loughlin is ready for a change. It’s not that O'Loughlin, the CEO of adaptogenic beverage brand REBBL, doesn’t love her current job; since joining the company in 2015, she’s embraced the role, the company and its passionate commitment to social responsibility. Rather, she believes that a business’...

Feb 13, 2018

Beyond Meat’s first attempt at its signature product, a plant-based burger, while hailed as innovative and groundbreaking, had a big problem: it just didn’t taste very good. Perhaps folks along the coasts would be willing to sacrifice some flavor for a vegan option, but founder and CEO Ethan Brown knew that to win...

Feb 6, 2018

Josh Tetrick has some big ideas. Like “revolutionize the food industry” big. The founder and CEO of JUST (formerly Hampton Creek), Tetrick is at the helm of a company whose stated mission is to “help create a food system where everyone can eat food that nourishes their bodies and nourishes the planet.” Known for...