Carol Ortenberg
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Failing to Find New Source of Funding, Tattooed Chef Declares Chapter 11
Frozen plant-based meal brand Tattooed Chef has declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the publicly traded company announced via a press release on Friday.
Fancy Food Show: Vegan Biscuits, Lentil Meals and Magnolia Bakery Enters Costco
In NOSH’s third dispatch from the 2023 Summer Fancy Food Show, hear about how Mama’s Biscuits is targeting c-stores; what new channel Magnolia Bakery has entered; and how Lentiful is trying to make legumes a mealtime staple.
Ample Hills Scooped Up by Original Owners
After a three-year financial rollercoaster, Ample Hills is right back where it started as: a family-run, small business. The ice cream company, which was sold in 2020 as part of a bankruptcy process, was acquired by its original owners, Brian Smith and Jackie Cuscuna.
Pick-Up Only Grocer Addie’s Goes Dark… For Now
Drive-up grocery store Addie’s has closed its doors, at least temporarily. The retailer’s website has been taken down and founder Jim McQuade told NOSH that Addie’s has “paused” its operations as of Friday.
Unilever Buys Yasso As Part of ‘Premiumization Strategy’
Frozen novelty brand Yasso announced today it will be acquired by global conglomerate Unilever in a deal that is expected to close in the third quarter of this year.
When Is a Pringle ‘Wholesome?’ Kellogg’s Bets on Black Beans and Sweet Potatoes
Kellogg Company is hoping consumers still get the once-you-pop-you-can’t-stop feeling from its new ‘wholesome’ take on Pringles.
CircleUp Sells, VC Fund’s Final Home Still Unknown
After announcing a serving agreement for its credit offerings in March, fintech platform Brightflow has acquired the remainder of lender, investor and software platform CircleUp with an eye on further monetizing AI-driven data and insights platform Helio.
Fly By Jing Founder’s New Retail Project Will Further ‘Evolve Culture Through Taste’
Fly By Jing founder Jing Gao is entering the retail space with Suá Kitchen and Superette, a grab-and-go market of Sichuan-inspired prepared foods and retail goods.
Fresh Catch: Wicked Kitchen Acquires Plant-Seafood Maker Current Foods in Cashless Deal
Wicked Kitchen has acquired plant-based “raw” seafood provider Current Foods, a transaction that deepens the company’s food service offerings and grows its portfolio of plant-based products following its 2022 acquisition of Good Catch. Exact terms of the non-cash deal were not disclosed.
Berger Does Bark: Former Hershey’s Brand Launches New Snack Line
Scharffen Berger is going deeper into snacking with the launch of BREAKS chocolate bark, offering the chocolatier and its president a chance to take on its former owner and employer, respectively.