Timothy Inklebarger

Timothy Inklebarger

Correspondent

Timothy Inklebarger is an award-winning reporter living in Chicago. Government and politics to institutional money management, real estate, education and business. He began his career in 2002 as a state government reporter in Juneau, Alaska, before moving to Chicago, where he served as editor of the alternative weekly Chicago Journal. He has also worked as a reporter and editor for Pensions & Investments, Wednesday Journal, Chicago Agent and Supermarket News.

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Relaxation drinks boom as consumers seek calm

Relaxation drinks boom as consumers seek calm

By Timothy Inklebarger

The global market for functional ‘chill out’ beverages is growing by more than 8% annually, driven by adaptogen-fueled brands like Recess, Hiyo, Brēz and Trip

Why CPGs need to design for AI discovery now

Food-Tech Solutions For A More Sustainable And Secure Food System

Why CPGs need to design for AI discovery now

By Timothy Inklebarger

CPG brands must restructure product data and APIs to stay visible as AI pushes deeper into agentic commerce

Plant-based meat laws aren’t misleading, court rules

Plant-based meat laws aren’t misleading, court rules

By Timothy Inklebarger

Court finds that requiring disclaimers like “does not contain meat” violates free speech, marking another victory for Tofurkey, Plant Based Foods Association and the Animal Legal Defense Fund