Adrianne DeLuca
Adrianne DeLuca is the Assistant Managing Editor - Newsletters for BevNET and NOSH.
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Mmmly Reflects On First Year Lessons Ahead Of Nationwide Roll Out
After completing its first year on the market, better-for-you cookie maker Mmmly is tightening up its sales strategy and refining its product with a new plant-based formulation and “stronger” packaging as it targets growth opportunities with high-end natural grocers.
Coca-Cola Settles For $21 Million Payout Over Fairlife False-Ad Suit
The Coca-Cola Company will pay $21 million to the plaintiffs of a class action lawsuit, which alleged the company had falsely marketed its Fairlife branded milk as coming from humanely treated dairy cows.
Distribution Roundup: Dan-O’s Seasoning Launches Nationwide; Planet Based Foods Now On Amazon
In this distribution roundup: Dan-O’s Seasoning grows retail footprint nationwide, credits growth to its TikTok strategy; Planet Based Foods launched hemp product on Amazon; Cocomels reaches Walmart; MUSH signs on with Kroger and Every Body Eat Snack Thins now available at Whole Foods.
The Checkout: Neat Food Co Secures Leonardo DiCaprio Investment; Mars Uses AI For New Functional Foods
In this week’s Checkout: Neat Food Co secures investment from actor Leonardo DiCaprio as it looks to CPG extension; Mars looks to AI-technology for functional food research; ByHeart opens new infant formula facility; IFF and SimpliiGood look to make alt-salmon from spirulina; and food companies appeal to Congress to combat copycat THC products.
Update: Indonesia Enacts Total Ban On Palm Oil Exports
The government of Indonesia reverted to its original policy on Wednesday, stating it will ban all palm oil exports – including crude palm oil and palm kernel oil – effective at midnight, April 28.
Love Good Fats Goes Deep On Sugar Free Snacking With New Launch
Love Good Fats is expanding its brand “fundamentals” with a new convenient and indulgent snack line – Dark Chocolate Thins – which debuted at the Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) trade show in Toronto last week. The new line is the first zero sugar product for Love Good Fats and marks a shift in the brand’s approach to its “fat is back and sugar is out” stance on snacking.
Kraft-Heinz Credits Growth To Core, Conventional Lines and Company’s ‘Consumer Obsession’
Despite record levels of inflation following two years of supply chain disruptions and market volatility caused by the war in Ukraine, Kraft Heinz CEO Miguel Patrico said the company is “well positioned for the path forward” after reporting a 6.8% increase in organic net sales in its Q1 2022 earnings report, released Wednesday morning.
Ingredients: Indonesia’s Palm Oil Ban Adds to Global Supply Woes, But May Not Last
The government of Indonesia announced it will ban the export of refined, bleached and deodorized (RBD) palm olein, beginning April 28, until prices of bulk cooking oil fall below 14,000 rupiah per liter (approximately USD$0.97).
Laird Superfood Introduces Coffee Pods Made From Coffee
Plant-based food and beverage maker Laird Superfood introduced a new format to its portfolio with the goal of giving consumers a plastic-free approach to single-serve functional coffee. Today, the company announced the launch of Bright Cups, a proprietary Keurig-compatible pod format made from BPI-certified compostable materials and filled with Laird’s Focus Mushroom Coffee.
People Moves: No Evil Moves Sadrah Schadel To CEO; Imperfect Foods Builds Up Exec Team
In this People Moves: No Evil cofounder Sadrah Schadel takes the lead as CEO, Imperfect Foods adds three new exec team members, Dream Pops brings on new Head of Sales, Gopuff names Maria Renz SVP of North America, Maxine’s Heavenly appoints new VP of Finance and New Culture names Josh Kittelson VP of Biology.