Adrianne DeLuca
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Chobani Acquires Daily Harvest, Aims For ‘Every Home In America’
Plant-based smoothie and meal maker Daily Harvest has been acquired by Greek yogurt giant Chobani. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
More Beans: A Dozen Cousins Locks In ‘Manufacturing and Manpower’ Via Verde Valle
As Ibraheem Basir, founder and CEO of A Dozen Cousins, began to strategize his business’ next stage of growth, there was one major capability on his mind, and the route to secure it was poised to provide much more support than someone simply cutting a check.
Forager Project Wants To Prove Naked, Plant-based Protein Isn’t Always ‘Rough’
Today, the plant-based dairy creamery is rolling out its latest innovation – an Unsweetened, plain Greek-style yogurt – as proof it is possible to balance high levels of plant-derived protein while maintaining a product’s palatability.
Can Fonio Be The Next ‘Miracle Grain’? Yes, If There’s Enough
It started with a simple bag of grain. Later that grain was processed into chips. But the fun really ramped up when Yolélé turned fonio into a limited-edition beer.
A Dozen Cousins Acquired By Verde Valle Foods
A Dozen Cousins announced today it has been acquired by rice and bean manufacturer Verde Valle Foods, the U.S. subsidiary of Verde Valle.
Specialty Chocolate Consolidates As Cocoa Costs Keep Rising
The chocolate category is consolidating. Today, branded and private label chocolate manufacturer Chocolate Works announced its acquisition of 150-year-old Thompson Chocolate, which produces specialty and foil-wrapped chocolate novelties.
Daily Briefing (Insiders Only): Week-End Insights, Earnings Edition
The quarterly reports continue to roll in and our team has had an ear to the conference calls all week, parsing out profits from puffery. Here’s a rundown of what we’ve learned about the state of CPG over the past week (or so):
Why Paktli’s Snack-Sized Shift Won Over HomeGoods
Seena Chriti had big dreams when she launched a brand of traditional Mexican snacks called Paktli in 2021. Too big, it turns out.
Hain Ousts CEO, Initiates Strategic Review
For the second time in two years, Hain Celestial is once again changing its leadership team and initiating a strategic portfolio review after reporting Q3 net sales dropped 11%.
Former FDA Commissioner Questions Agency’s ‘Ability To Function’
Cuts across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have hit the FDA especially hard. Hear why former Human Foods Deputy Commissioner Jim Jones is now questioning the agency’s ability to keep functioning.





