Carol Ortenberg
Posts by Carol Ortenberg
Three Ways Blue Apron Plans to Achieve Revenue Growth
At a presentation today, the CEO of meal kit maker Blue Apron said the company is ready to tackle revenue by focusing on new on demand offerings, dialing in its marketing strategy and expanding the types of products it offers consumers.
Good Catch Reels in Investment
The investment round was led by New Crop Capital with European food producer PHW Group, retailers Thrive Market and Fresh Direct also taking part.
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Scoops Up Investment From Strand Equity
The artisanal ice cream brand announced today that it had closed a minority investment from Strand Equity. The capital will be used to help the company scale its presence in retail and to open scoop shops on the West Coast.
The Checkout: Retailers Embrace Shipping, Food Trends & Tech to Improve their Bottom Line
This week our newsfeed was filled with stories of retailers trying to gain a competitive advantage — and the brands who are helping them do so.
Chloe’s Closes Star Studded Round to Fund New Innovation
Frozen novelty brand Chloe’s Fruit announced today the close of a series B round of funding. In 2019 the company plans to deviate from its current 2.5 oz. popsicle for the first time with two new offerings.
Brazi Bites Sells Majority Ownership, Will Build Latin-American Platform
San Francisco Equity Partners plans to use the brand as the start of a Latin-American platform.
Bundle Acquired by 1908, Expands Product Portfolio
Boulder-based 1908 brands announced today that is has acquired prenatal and lactation nutrition brand Bundle Organics. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The deal comes as Bundle announces new products to take the company beyond teas and beverages and into other popular food categories.
Plant-Based Foods Face Opportunities and Challenges in Busy Week
It was a busy week for the plant-based food industry and some of its leading brands. From new investments to FDA statements, here are some of the top stories you need to know.
How Urban Remedy Plans to Escape the Kiosk — and California
Crack the code of fresh, convenient food? Paul Coletta, CEO of fresh food and juice brand Urban Remedy, thinks he may have done it — and he’s taking radical risks in his manufacturing, distribution and retail operations in order to prove it.
True Foods CEO: Chef’d Acquisition Part of ‘Meal Kits 2.0’
Less than a week after Chef’d ceased operations, True Food Innovations announced today its acquisition of the meal kit company’s assets. In an interview with NOSH, the CEO of True Food detailed the reasons for the deal and how the company plans to revive the Chef’d brand and business.