Adrianne DeLuca
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Expo West: CPGs Secure USDA Supply Chain Funds
A trade show with over 70,000 attendees naturally creates plenty of buzz, and mid-way through Natural Products Expo West, the U.S. Department of Agriculture gave a handful of companies even more to be excited about.
Expo West: Cupcake Chain Sprinkles Makes A Break For CPG
Cupcake bakery chain Sprinkles is following the playbook of its predecessor, Magnolia Bakery, and bringing its baked good concepts to the world of packaged food.
UNFI Posts Profit Decline, Names New President and CFO
United Natural Foods Inc (UNFI) reported a 0.5% decrease in net sales to $7.8 billion during Q2 2024 in an earnings release this morning, missing analyst revenue expectations but beating share price predictions.
Expo West: Kuli Kuli Goes All In On Gummies and Blends
Moringa-focused nutrition company Kuli Kuli (#N2121) announced today it will debut four new products spanning two formats at Natural Products Expo West. But there’s a twist…
Kroger/Albertsons vs The FTC: What Happens Next?
As speculated last week, the next challenge for the proposed $24.6 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons is coming from the federal government.
Report: Kroger/Albertsons Merger Facing FTC Lawsuit
The pushback against Kroger and Albertsons’ proposed $24.6 billion merger continues to mount, with a new report from Bloomberg claiming that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) plans to file a lawsuit to block the deal as early as next week.
Meati: New CEO to Prioritize ‘Right Sizing’ Workforce Amidst New Round of Layoffs
Just two weeks into his tenure as CFO at Meati, Phil Graves is getting a promotion. The mycelium root-based protein company this week elevated Graves, a former Patagonia exec, to CEO, following the departure of president/COO Scott Tassani earlier this month.
Accelerating Ag: Inside Snacktivist’s Pivot From CPG to Supplier
Snacktivist Foods, a regenerative agriculture-focused baking mix brand, is putting its CPG line on the back burner while it works to spearhead a new ingredient supply and brokerage service.
Why WNWN Wants To Play Ball With Big Chocolate
WNWN aims to tap environmental sustainability and ethical supply chains solutions to win the support of multinational food corporations. But can barley-based “chocolate” make big cocoa’s cut?
The Caveman Evolves: Moosehead Brands & Beanfields Aim To Reignite Paleo In CPG
Consumer interest in the paleo diet is past its peak. But a new platform aims to harness the diet’s essential tenets and redefine itself in “a bigger niche.”