Adrianne DeLuca
Posts by Adrianne DeLuca
Woodland Gourmet Acquires International Spices
Specialty ingredient purveyor Woodland Gourmet announced today it has acquired International Spices, which creates “high-impact blends” for use in snacks, proteins and prepared foods.
After $20M Raised and Whole Foods Debut, Stockeld Dreamery Shutters
Over the course of six years in business, Stockeld Dreamery raised over $20 million and recently secured a spot in Whole Foods, but this month founder and CEO Sorosh Tavakoli made the decision to close up shop.
Ex-Topo Chico Exec Bets on Cactus Chips With Casa Arte Sano
Gerardo Galvan has spent nearly his entire career in beverage. Since departing Topo Chico, he has set his sights on the snack set, marking the start of his entrepreneurial journey with Casa Arte Sano.
Seventy Percent Of Shoppers Try to Avoid UPFs, But Don’t Trust Brands to Help
The large majority of consumers believe food companies rely on ultraprocessing methods to produce food and pad profit margins, but they place little trust in these entities to share accurate information about what they are selling.
Global Flavors and ‘Female Rage’ Fuel Union Kitchen Event
Global flavors, heritage-inspired foods and “Female Rage” fueled Union Kitchen’s Meet the Makers event this past Sunday, drawing in nearly 100 vendors to sample.
Inside Karma Sauce’s Fiery Rise from Space Lab to Hot Ones Fame
There’s likely only one entrepreneur out there that can claim their work has aided both astronomical discoveries and celebrity tea spilling.
Chobani Raises $650 Million From ‘Long-term Oriented’ Investors
Chobani has raised $650 million in new equity capital to support its continued growth and recent manufacturing investments.
Prices, Packs and Portfolio Reshaping: Inside General Mills’ Next Big Shift
Price-pack architecture, AI and continuous portfolio renovation were key themes during General Mills’ Investor Day Tuesday as it asserted its ability to meet changing consumer demands and produce “industry leading levels of margin management cost savings.”
Why Is Walmart Partnering With OpenAI?
Walmart has partnered with ChatGPT parent company OpenAI to allow consumers to make purchases directly within the platform via an Instant Checkout feature.
Alec’s Ice Cream Scoops Up $11M To Support Regen Supply Chains
A2 dairy-based brand Alec’s Ice Cream has raised an $11 million Series A round to support farmers building regenerative supply chains and accelerate growth.


