COVID-19 has scrambled results, fortunes, and prospects in the world of food and beverage startups. And as it did everywhere else, the coronavirus shock delivered an existential blow to some, a slight headwind to others, and outcomes everywhere in between for the rest.
A Boring Life, for instance, is a brand of artisan honeys and CBD-infused snacking products, hemp tinctures, and dog gummies that had to pause in its U.S. rollout in March even after penetrating major specialty stores in the …