Food Industry News, Insights, and Education for the CPG Community

Food ingredient company Onego Bio is bringing its precision-fermented egg protein into the high-protein breakfast aisle through a new partnership with Zen Waffles.

Another cohort of CPG companies – General Mills, Kellanova, Mars, and McKee Foods, the producer of Little Debbie snacks – have sued several U.S. sugar companies, alleging they colluded to inflate the cost of refined sugar.

In this week’s new products roundup, Girl Scouts introduces its first allergy-friendly cookie in partnership with Partake, Knorr turns up the heat with Hot Ones-inspired sides, and better-for-you brands Joyride, Junkless and Häppy Candy get a head start on Halloween.

This week, the podcast tackles M&A deals from Goodles’ and Barilla to Keurig Dr Pepper and Chobani with additional insights on Nestlé’s divestments and Peter Rahal’s Medici Brands.

Inflation may be showing signs of cooling, but food and beverage consumers aren’t necessarily feeling much relief, and the gap between spending growth and actual consumption suggests brands are still navigating a highly price-sensitive environment.

As whey protein costs remain elevated, some manufacturers are considering whether alternative protein sources or other recipe variations can fill the gap.

Khloé Kardashian’s protein snack platform, Khloud, is making its first move outside the U.S., launching its flagship popcorn in Canada in White Cheddar and Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn.

There’s a lot for packaged food companies to figure out right now. Growth is still out there, but it takes more discipline to pursue it. Retailers want to see stronger performance before they expand a brand, and companies have to be more thoughtful about where they put their time and money. The decisions that come with growth are carrying more weight than they used to. Nosh Live L.A. on December 3 + 4 offers an intimate format that gives founders, buyers, investors, operators, distributors, suppliers, and advisors time to compare notes, ask direct questions, share what they are seeing, and learn from people who have faced many of the complicated challenges that come with running a CPG startup.

As food and beverage brands continue to push protein into new formats and eating occasions, demand for whey, one of the industry’s most widely used protein sources, has outpaced supply.

Beyond Meat is launching a new “plant-powered” portfolio known as Phytosphere, marking the occasion by entering new categories including protein powders and savory protein bars.

Fly By Jing Noodles Authentic Chinese sauces and spice maker Fly By Jing launched its instant noodles in 2024, starting with Sweet & Spicy and Chili Crisp varieties before expanding into milder options with Classic Soy, Creamy Sesame and Roasted Garlic. Each 3.7 oz. package (six per box) can be cooked in six minutes, contains… Read more »

La Molisana sued the U.S. government in International Trade Court, defending lupini pasta brand Brami with the goal of securing the product an exclusion from anti-dumping duties.

UNFI closed out fiscal 2026 with another quarter of improved profitability and operating performance, giving the distributor a stronger foundation as it looks to return to revenue growth.

French-inspired dessert maker Petit Pot announced today that it has closed a seven-figure Series A funding round as it seeks to expand its retail footprint and carve out a larger role in the refrigerated dessert category. Specific financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The round was co-led by Eclair Partners and Terri and… Read more »