Lukas Southard
Posts by Lukas Southard
Project Potluck Announces Inaugural Class Of Grant Recipients
Project Potluck, a non-profit organization supporting People of Color in CPG, announced the four recipients of its inaugural grant program.
Mondelēz Plots FY2026 Strategy As Cocoa Prices Fall
Mondelēz International reported profitable fourth-quarter earnings after weathering a year of adjusting to high cocoa prices.
Bachan’s Acquired By Specialty Food Manufacturer
Japanese barbecue sauce supplier Bachan’s has been acquired for $400 million by publicly traded food manufacturer The Marzetti Company.
Hain Celestial Divests Snack Portfolio
Hain Celestial is selling its North American snack segment to Canadian snacks manufacturer Snackruptors Inc. for $115 million in cash.
How Evergreen Is Building A Frozen Waffle Platform
Evergreen’s brand refresh two years ago was an inflection point that has led to a series of investment rounds.
TreeHouse Foods Facing Shareholder Lawsuit Over ‘Unfair’ Acquisition
TreeHouse Foods is being sued for improperly refusing to provide documents prior to a shareholder vote on its planned $2.9 billion sale.
Lucky Broadens Energy Platform With Gummies
Lucky Energy is launching gummies as it platforms the brand into new use occasions, formats and value propositions.
Graza Gets ‘Fancy’ With Mayo Line
Premium olive oil brand Graza is moving into the condiment aisle with a line of mayonnaise and aioli.
Simply Good Foods Brings Back Former CEO
Simply Good Foods is bringing back the chief executive who led the company through its public offering and acquisition of Quest Nutrition.
Big Tree Farms Lands $10M To Scale Capacity
Organic coconut sugar producer Big Tree Farms has secured a $10 million investment from Natixis Investment Managers affiliate, Mirova.





