Erin Cabrey
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PlantPlus Foods to Acquire Sol Cuisine and Hilary’s
PlantPlus Foods, a joint venture launched by Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) and Brazilian beef processor Marfrig last year, announced last week it has entered into agreements to acquire two plant-based protein companies: Sol Cuisine and DEW Drink Eat Well, owner of Hilary’s.
The Checkout: Misfits Market Launches in California, Adds Dairy; Nature’s Path Acquires Anita’s Organic Mill
In this week’s Checkout, Misfits Market expands to California and adds dairy offerings; Nature’s Path acquires a majority stake in Anita’s Organic Mill; and FreshRealm launches its first branded meal line.
Dave’s Gourmet Sells Majority Stake to Gourmerica, Names New President
Condiment brand Dave’s Gourmet announced new leadership and ownership changes this week, selling a majority stake in the company to food platform Gourmerica and bringing on natural food industry veteran David Neuman as its new president.
Beyond Meat Reports U.S. Retail and Foodservice Declines in Q3
After reaching record net revenues in the second quarter, plant-based meat maker Beyond Meat faced a more challenging Q3, reporting yesterday that it saw declines across its U.S. retail and foodservice businesses driven by labor shortages, shipping delays and slowing demand.
Alt-Protein Companies Secure New Funding
In this funding roundup, Future Farm raises $58 million ahead of its U.S. retail debut next year; AKUA closes a $3.2 million round to launch its Kelp Burger in retail; Shiru secures $17 million with plans to double its workforce and move into a new headquarters; and Aqua Cultured nets $2.1 million to support research and development.
Hain Celestial Fiscal Q1: More Price Bumps to Come as High Input Costs Continue
Two months after the company increased prices 6% to 10% across its product portfolio, Hain Celestial president and CEO Mark Schiller warned of additional price hikes to come during its first quarter fiscal 2021 earnings call yesterday.
Blue Apron Q3: Meal Kit Maker to Increase Marketing Spend After Capital Raise
On Blue Apron’s third quarter earnings call today, CEO Linda Findley said the meal kit maker experienced a return to more “normal” pre-pandemic conditions during the third quarter and is now aiming to up its marketing spend to attract more customers following a capital raise closed last week.
Eat Well Group Acquires Majority Stake in Baby Food Brand Amara
Canadian publicly traded investment company Eat Well Investment Group has secured a majority stake in PataFoods, maker of baby food brand Amara Organic Foods, as part of the brand’s $12 million Series A funding round.
The Checkout: UPSIDE Foods Opens New Facility; Utz Acquires RW Garcia
In this week’s Checkout, UPSIDE Foods opens a new 53,000 square foot facility in Emeryville, California; Utz acquires snack brand RW Garcia; Farmstead announces plans to offer grocers dark store and delivery solutions; and FMI looks at consumer attitudes toward holiday grocery shopping.
Maple Leaf to Reassess Plant-Based Segment as Sales “Softened Beyond Expectations” in Q3
On its third quarter earnings call today, Michael McCain, CEO of Maple Leaf Foods — which largely sells animal-based proteins — said growth rates for its plant-based Lightlife and Field Roast brands have “evaporated,” with the category “unexpectedly” seeing deceleration over the past six months that has led Maple Leaf to reassess its plant-based protein business.