Adrianne DeLuca
Posts by Adrianne DeLuca
Hero Bread Raises $21 Million
Better-for-you bread is baking up to be big business. Today, Hero Bread announced the closing of a $21 million funding round co-led by Cleveland Avenue, DNS Capital and Composite Ventures.
DayDayCook Acquires Omsom
Asian sauce and noodle brand Omsom announced today it has been acquired by growing multi-Asian food brand platform DayDayCook. The deal will consist of a combination of DDC cash and stock which will be paid out over a four-year term. Five non-executive employees of Omsom have been granted 160,000 shares of DDC’s Class A Ordinary… Read more »
Painful or Positive? Revamped UNFI Supplier Pact Stirs Industry Debate
There’s no question that powerhouse national distributor UNFI’s new Simplified Supplier Approach (SSA) is more streamlined than previous agreements. But that’s about the only thing everyone will agree on.
Campbell’s: Strong Sales Elevate FY Guidance Post-Sovos Acquisition
The Campbell Soup Company posted solid third-quarter earnings this morning, beating analyst expectations as net sales increased 6% driven by the Sovos Brands acquisition and integration.
Foxtrot To Make Hometown Return
In less than two months since abruptly shutting down all stores, declaring bankruptcy and auctioning off some assets of the combined parent company, Outfox Hospitality, it appears Foxtrot may soon saunter back into Chicago.
Wicked Kitchen Joins Ahimsa Companies
Consolidation is coming to the plant-based alternative space… or at least that is the category direction U.K.-based Wicked Kitchen is banking on. The company announced today it has joined plant-based conglomerate platform Ahimsa Companies.
Costco Posts Strong Q3 Results, Confirms $1.50 Hot Dog Price ‘Safe’
The club business continues to capture consumers on price, according to Costco’s latest earnings results. The club store chain reported net income of $1.68 billion during Q3 2024.
The Sauz Is Simmering: Can It Build For A New Generation?
The aptly named pasta sauce brand is aiming to reinvent the jarred tomato sauce category with ‘innovative, flavor-forward SKUs.’
How South 40 Snacks Scaled Through A Unique Sourcing Model
Sunflower seed slinging started off as a hobby for South 40 Snacks founder and CEO Josh Schroeter, but over the course of four years the business has grown both with new products and placements.
FMI: Inflation Shifts Consumer Grocery Sentiments and Shopping Habits
Retailers are gatekeepers between CPG brands and consumers, so today we are going to take a temperature check on how shoppers are navigating in store.

