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This article, based on data provided by the Center for Responsive Politics, analyzes the lobbying investment landscape of leading companies in the food and beverage industry in 2020. The data shows that the 30 largest spenders collectively spent $38.2 million, roughly on par with the average over the past six years. Coca-Cola has ranked first for six consecutive years, spending $5.83 million in 2020; AB InBev followed closely with $5.61 million, and PepsiCo ranked third with $3.69 million. Meanwhile, lobbying spending by industry trade groups has shrunk significantly, with the Consumer Brands Association's expenditure falling from $8.5 million in 2015 to $2.3 million. The article also explores the breadth of lobbying issues, critics' perspectives, and the actual impact of lobbying on policy-making.
Mike Annunziata, co-founder and CEO of Farther Farms, believes that reducing refrigeration needs can alleviate global energy and environmental issues, and french fries are the entry point. The company, located at the former Kodak campus in Rochester, New York, uses supercritical carbon dioxide to process fresh-cut fries, allowing them to be preserved long-term without freezing. This article covers its technology principles, entrepreneurial journey, market strategy, and challenges faced.
