Tim Inklebarger

Journalist and artist. Check out my illustrations in my Etsy store! (see link below)

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New-ish commission! I finished this one a few weeks back. Check out the rest of my work at https://t.co/GIW8Lg1ABj #chicago #chicagoart #wickerpark #chicagoarchitecture #penandink #goodoldfashioneddrawing

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The negative association surrounding vegetable and seed oils, even if based on a misperception, has become a boon for the #avocado oil industry. - @foodnavigator.bsky.social

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The six-store expansion of @WholeFoods in the UK, announced Thursday, marks a new era for the Amazon-owned health food grocery retailer and could be a boon for upstart food and beverage companies. - @FoodNavigator

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VIDEO: Food and drink manufacturers might be unfamiliar with hashtag#konjac, but products containing the root could be their next competitor. - @foodnavigator.bsky.social
Check out our interviews with @miraclenoodle, EVERYDAZE and It's That Simple
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Europe is embracing hybrid proteins – blending animal and non‑animal ingredients – more quickly than the US, though the trend is gaining traction in both markets, according to a new report from nonprofit Food System Innovations (FSI). - @FoodNavigator

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The one-two punch of cheap virgin polyethylene terephthalate (PET) containers on the market and a flood of imports that undercut US prices is wreaking havoc on the US recycling industry. - @FoodNavigator

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UK-based PE firm Investindustrial is taking private-label giant TreeHouse Foods private in a $2.9B deal, sparking speculation about a new wave of CPG M&A. - @FoodNavigator

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The Super Bowl is a prime CPG marketing stage, but this year's ad with Mike Tyson on UPFs stood out. It’s the first by MAHA Center, led by Tony Lyons, head of Skyhorse Publishing, which released 2 of RFK Jr.’s books & gave $150K to his presidential bid. https://t.co/e0vidtoPUU

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While known as a holiday for couples, many consumers plan to engage in a little self-love this year. The National Confectioners Association noted that nearly half of Americans said they’re getting a box of chocolates for themselves. - @FoodNavigator
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Food and beverage manufacturers face an ever-challenging legal and regulatory landscape defined by #MAHA initiatives, a patchwork of new state laws and a surge of lawsuits targeting trending products like protein and probiotics. - @FoodNavigatorUS

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The US Food and Drug Administration’s Total Diet Study Interface (TDSi), a web-based tool used to navigate FDA’s Total Diet Study (TDS), has been out for a little over a week, and it’s already making the news. - @FoodNavigator

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Out with the old, in with the new. The spirit of the Lunar New Year rings true not just for those celebrating, but for food manufacturers eager to spotlight their latest products. - @FoodNavigator @FoodNavigatorUS

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@PepsiCo is rolling out major changes to stay ahead of mounting pressures ranging from inflation and new regulations to the rise of GLP-1 drugs and consumers’ growing appetite for healthier options. - @FoodNavigator @FoodNavigatorUS

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TV and social media videos, sweepstakes, new product launches and Super Bowl sales are flooding the internet, but one clear winner has emerged even before kickoff: chicken wings. - @FoodNavigator

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@Kroger, @HyVee & @UNFI launched dozens of wellness products in 2026 that offer high-protein, clean-label and plant-based options. Store brand sales are now growing at nearly 3 times the rate of their name-brand competitors. - @FoodNavigator
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The mayonnaise market already is making headlines in 2026, with multimillion-dollar marketing campaigns, new products and a $750 million deal that could change the mayo business in Latin America. - @FoodNavigator

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Millennial and Gen Z consumers are moving away from rules-based diets and prioritizing holistic, personalized eating habits that focus on real foods with functional attributes, according to experts at data analytics firm SPINS. - @FoodNavigator
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Online mega-retailer @Amazon once again is retooling its plan to disrupt the brick-and-mortar grocery industry with the announcement Tuesday that it will close all of its Amazon Fresh grocery stores and Amazon Go convenience stores. - @FoodNavigator

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GLP-1s have been hailed as miracle drugs for their effectiveness in weight loss, but users are likely to experience rapid weight regain once they stop taking them, according to a new study. - @FoodNavigator

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Street food is no longer just a local, on-the-go meal – it is setting the pace of innovation for the biggest names in CPG, from @PepsiCo and @DelMonte to @MarsGlobal, and reshaping how brands approach spicy, globally-inspired flavors. - @FoodNavigator

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The freeze-dried candy market is growing and some of the biggest candymakers are jumping in the game, but the burgeoning market has been a challenge for some. - @FoodNavigator

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