Adrianne DeLuca
Posts by Adrianne DeLuca
Growing Goodles: Deluxe Line Launch Set To Double Consumer Base
Goodles is turning the box on its head once again and looking to shake out a notch more of nostalgia for a new consumer group.
Inside Kencko’s Product Line Evolution After First Year In Retail
Smoothie powder producer Kencko is taking its freeze-drying expertise to a new aisles. The New York-based company recently introduced a new line of Iced Lattes and more as it marks it first year in retail.
Instacart Posts Strong Q2 Results As It Embraces Grocery Tech
Instacart’s core business has moved well beyond its origins in the gig-economy, third-party delivery space as it diversifies deeper into tech-based services. And those efforts appear to be paying off.
WK Kellogg To ‘Modernize’ Legacy Cereal Brand Supply Chains
WK Kellogg’s net sales slumped 3.9% to $672 million during Q2 as it grappled with price increases (+2.1%) and volume declines (-4.8%) amid a “difficult business environment.”
Akua Shuts Down, Citing Manufacturing ‘Catastrophes’ and Decline of Plant-Based Movement
This week, Akua founder and CEO Courtney Boyd Myers announced via LinkedIn that kelp-based burger producer is shutting down, citing packaging, manufacturing, warehouse and shipping “catastrophes.”
TreeHouse Foods Bets On Long-Term Private Label Potential
Despite a spike in private label popularity, TreeHouse Foods posted a 1.9% sales decline in Q2 as the company’s balance sheet recovers from significant divestitures and it works to regain momentum after a planned renovation to its broth facility.
A Friendly Freezer: Frozen Food Startup Diversifies Via Cold Storage
Frozen sourdough grilled cheese startup A Friendly Bread is opening up access to its hottest asset: freezer space.
Kraft Heinz Seeks To Deliver Value As Sales, Volumes Decline
The Kraft Heinz Company lowered its full-year outlook after reporting lower-than-expected Q2 earnings yesterday, citing “cautious” consumer sentiment on grocery prices amidst downtrading across center-store categories.
Siddhi To Deploy New $135M Fund II For Growth Stage Investments
Siddhi Capital announced the closing of its second fund today at $135 million; the new vehicle marks the firm’s shift from startup to growth equity stage investments and a broadening beyond food and beverage.
Above Food Outlines Path Ahead In First Public Co. Update
Regenerative ingredient platform company Above Food marked its first month trading on the Nasdaq with an update and overview last week highlighting that the overall business has grown at a CAGR of 34% since fiscal 2021.


