Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (CSSE) has received approval to transition its bankruptcy case from Chapter 11 to Chapter 7 liquidation, marking the end of its streaming services including Crackle, Popcornflix, and Redbox. The company, which acquired Redbox in a $375 million deal in 2022, will shut down its platforms unless another entity purchases its assets. Over 1,000 employees are expected to lose their jobs without pay.

A detailed analysis of the global chicken soup market's projected growth from 2025 to 2034, with a CAGR of 7.3%, focusing on market size, regional performance, key players, and strategic developments. The report examines market trends, financial performance, and opportunities across six key regions.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (Csse) reported 80 million monthly active users, a 100% year-over-year increase, following the launch of its advertising sales division Crackle Connex. The growth stems from the acquisition of Redbox, expansion of free ad-supported streaming channels, and partnerships with platforms like Crunchyroll and Funimation.

Morgan Stanley has initiated coverage on Campbell Soup, setting an Equalweight rating and a $40 target price for the company's stock. The research firm highlights the company's portfolio transformation as a key factor for future growth, supported by Campbell's strong snacks portfolio and the momentum of the recently acquired Rao’s brand. Despite the positive long-term outlook, Morgan Stanley remains cautious in the short term due to ongoing challenges within Campbell Soup’s snacking categories. The company has reported mixed financial results, exceeding earnings expectations but falling short on revenue, leading to a downgrade in its full-year guidance.

The Trump administration is developing a new strategy to combat bird flu, emphasizing biosecurity and vaccinations instead of mass culling of chickens. This approach is aimed at reducing egg prices and food inflation, which have surged due to the culling of millions of chickens per month. The new strategy is expected to be announced soon, with the USDA and academic experts collaborating on the plan.