Carol Ortenberg
Carol is the Editor of NOSH, BevNet’s media property focusing on Natural, Healthy, Sustainable and Organic food products. Carol previously worked and consulted for several consumer goods companies, many within the food space. She also was on the marketing team for Whole Foods Market in the North Atlantic region. Prior to focusing on the food industry, Carol worked at several tech companies, including HubSpot, and served as a consumer researcher at AMP Agency. A graduate of Brandeis University in Journalism, Cultural Anthropology and Theater Arts, Carol is passionate about the food, agriculture and beverage industries.
Posts by Carol Ortenberg
RXBAR Lays Off 40 Employees, Launches into UK
On Wednesday, the company laid off approximately 40 employees, reportedly 20 percent of the company’s staff. The “proactive” reductions were part of an effort to “support our business objectives in 2019 and beyond,” a spokesperson told NOSH.
Lotus Foods Voluntarily Recalls Over 200k Ramen Cups
Yesterday the United States Consumer Safety Product Safety Commission issued a voluntary recall alert for Lotus Foods Ramen Noodle Soup Cups citing potential fire and burn hazards. In total, 239,000 cups were recalled. “We felt an obligation to make sure we had the best product out in the marketplace,” a spokesperson told NOSH. “We want to make sure people trust Lotus Foods.”
With $90M Investment, Bowery Seeks to Revolutionize Fresh Food Supply Chain
The company announced today the close of a $90 million round of funding led by GV (formerly Google Ventures). “What we’re doing at Bowery is not only innovating on the way farming is done, but we’re also innovating around the entirety of the fresh food supply chain,” Bowery co-founder and CEO Irving Fain told NOSH.
Love Good Fats Raises $5M, Launches Nationwide in U.S.
In addition to its nationwide launch into the U.S. market, the ketogenic diet-focused company today announced the close of a $5 million round of funding and the launch of a new product line. In total, the two year old company has raised $9.4 million in funding.
Cece’s Lands Former WFM Co-CEO as Investor
Cece’s Veggie Co. announced today an investment in the company by Walter Robb, the former co-CEO of Whole Foods Market. Exact terms of Robb’s investment were not disclosed, but founder Mason Arnold told NOSH it was a “meaningful” amount.
Nielsen: Millennials Value Health and CSR
In a new report Nielsen researchers found that not only are millennials shopping differently for fast-moving consumer goods and using technology in new ways to inform those purchasing decisions, but also care more about integrated corporate social responsibility initiatives and health claims.
Boston Innovation Lab to Convert Pilotworks to Incubator Model
The new venture, known as Nursery, will serve as an incubator for emerging brands. Founder Adam Melonas told brands he is planning to shift away from a shared kitchen model to one where Nursery will also take an equity stake in the brands using the space.
Copper Cow Closes Multi-Million Dollar Round To Expand Sales Channels
Vietnamese-inspired coffee brand Copper Cow Coffee today announced the close of a $2 million round of funding today. The round was led by Silverton Partners, which contributed half of the capital, with CRCM Ventures, Montage Ventures and Social Starts also taking part.
Post Sale, Brazi Bites Adds Justin’s President to Scale the Brand
Four months after selling a majority stake to San Francisco Equity Partners (SFEP), frozen food brand Brazi Bites announced today it has brought on Michael Guanella, the former President of nut butter brand Justin’s, as CEO.
Seven Meaty Takeaways from the Beyond Meat IPO SEC Filing
As plant-based meat brand Beyond Meat prepares for a planned $100 million initial public offering, the company’s announcement of intent with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission yields some interesting food for thought. NOSH took a deep dive into the hundreds of pages of filings to pull out some of the salient points for brands to note, admire and potentially add to their own playbooks.
