Adrianne DeLuca
Adrianne DeLuca is the Assistant Managing Editor - Newsletters for BevNET and NOSH.
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Daily Harvest Launches New Meal Collection To Expand Product Formats
Building on its success with smoothies, bowls and bites, Daily Harvest is further expanding its offerings with the launch of Harvest Bakes, a new collection of bakeable meals made with vegetables, legumes and whole grains
The Checkout: NotCo Launches NotChicken; Marley Spoon Acquires Chefgood
In this week’s checkout: NotCo launches NotChicken line in Latin America, Marley Spoon acquires Australian meal service Chefgood, Dole Foods renews No Kid Hungry Partnership and Kernel Mycofoods secures $15 millions in funding round.
People Moves: Ethical Brands Adds New CEO; General Mills Adds Disruptive Growth To C-Suite Responsibilities
In this People Moves: Ethical Brands names Melissa Feldman as CEO, General Mill’s chief brand officer takes on “disruptive growth” responsibilities, Jan Albert joins Clio Snacks as COO, Capello’s makes two hires on leadership team and more.
General Mills’ Q2 Earnings Targets Outpaced By Cost Inflation
General Mills’ net sales increased to $5 billion during the second fiscal quarter this year, but as with the supply chain snarls that are making things harder for smaller competitors, the cost of making products increased for the CPG giant as well.
Distribution Roundup: Yolélé Brings Flavors of Africa To Target; African Dream Foods Announces Zoo Partnerships
In this week’s distribution roundup: Yolélé launches its West African inspired products at Target, African Dream Foods partners with zoos across the country, Blue Apron innovates with Amazon Alexa, Bubbies introduces its mochi to Publix and more.
Walmart Sets Goal to Reach Zero Emissions, Encourages Suppliers to ‘Take Action’
Walmart broke down its approach to climate change initiatives during an ESG-focused discussion for investors earlier this month, committing to reducing its emissions company-wide to zero by 2040 and actively assisting its suppliers with climate-positive innovations.
Future Meat Closes $347 Million Funding Round
Isreali food tech company Future Meat announced today it has raised $347 million in Series B funding co-led by ADM Ventures, the investment arm of global food processing company Archer-Daniels-Midland, with participation from Menora Mivtachim, S2G Ventures, Tyson New Ventures, among others.
The Checkout: OmniFoods Partners With Nonprofits; Kraft Heinz Acquires Majority Stake of Just Spices
In this week’s Checkout: OmniFoods partners with nonprofits to support food insecure communities, Kraft Heinz acquires majority stake of Just Spices, Abbot’s Butcher receives the first Whole30 Approved Certification for plant-based meat and tech company Lumi acquired by Navar.
Campbell’s Said It Will Focus On The Familiar For Future Growth
The Campbell’s Soup Company is more focused and a “much stronger company” today than it was three years ago, said President and CEO Mark Clouse during the company’s Investor Day event Tuesday.
Multicultural Consumers “More Willing” To Embrace Plant-Based Alternatives, Danone Study Finds
Plant-based diets are on the rise among multicultural consumers, according to a new study published last week by Danone North America. However, results suggest there is a gap in the market caused by a lack of culturally diverse plant-based food innovation, cultural stigmas and barriers to access including product affordability and education.