Lukas Southard
Lukas Southard is a Reporter covering the food and beverage industries across BevNET and NOSH.
Posts by Lukas Southard
Goodles Twirls Up New Line Extension, Embracing Asian Flavors
Goodles launched a 3-SKU Twirly Mac subline featuring a new pasta shape and its first foray into Asian flavor profiles.
G.O.A.T. Foods Lands Strategic Investment, Eyes Wholesale Growth
G.O.A.T. Foods has secured strategic investment from LesserEvil’s former owner, Charles Coristine, and the Solomon family office.
Magnum Ice Cream Reports ‘Solid’ H1, Avoids B&J Dispute
The Magnum Ice Cream Company reported organic sales growth of 4.7% in H1 2026 as it stares down the internal turmoil from Ben & Jerry’s.
Sunnie Launches Lunch Kits In ‘Full Circle Moment’
Sunnie Snacks has partnered with other emerging brands to launch two better-for-you lunch kit products, Pizza and Hummus.
Vaca Chips Raises $1.5M On ‘Healthy Doritos’ DTC Strategy
Beef tallow-fried tortilla chip brand Vaca Chips has secured a $1.5 million funding round, led by Bam Ventures.
Sorbet Sorority Bets Consumers Want Collagen In The Freezer Aisle
Sorbet Sorority is a new collagen-enriched frozen dessert tapping into the growing demand for better-for-you options in the freezer aisle.
Alt Meat Co-Manufacturer Closes Washington Facility
Plant-based protein maker No Meat Factory has shuttered its 200,000 sq. ft. U.S. production plant after two years, laying off 123 employees.
Backflip Built A Kids’ Cereal For the YouTube Generation
Backflip is a new kid-positioned cereal brand, utilizing its co-founder and YouTube creator Ben Azerlart to bring cartoons back to the set.
Ben & Jerry’s Dispute With Parent Co. Could Shutter Philanthropic Foundation
The Ben & Jerry’s Foundation reported it will have to suspend operations in December as a result of its feud with its parent company, TMICC.
Wonder Takes In $650M Series D
Meal delivery and food technology company Wonder Group reported it is raising a $650 million Series D round at a $9 billion valuation.