Another One Bites the Dust

Cue the Queen soundtrack for this one. Yet another independent natural product start-up has been swallowed by a corporate giant. Nestlé announced today that it has invested in Sweet Leaf Tea, and has the option to buy the company outright in three years at a preset price. I know there are arguments on both sides of corporate acquisitions, and while I can see some of the potential benefits - such as making it easier to reach a bigger, main-stream audience - mostly, it just makes me sad. I'll always be rooting for the little guy with the big heart. Details here.