Lukas Southard
Posts by Lukas Southard
UNFI: ‘Lean Management,’ Efficiencies Fuel Q1 Gains
UNFI reported a net loss of $21 million despite increasing sales 4.2% year-over-year in its first-quarter earnings to $7.9 billion with adjusted EBITDA increasing 14.5% to $134 million.
Nosh Live Day 2 Recap: How To Drive Demand And Build For The Future
At Nosh Live Winter 2024 Day Two, attendees heard how maintaining focus, driving discovery and using viral moments can help lead a brand to lasting success.
‘It Can’t Die’: Doughp Searches For New Operators
After nearly eight years, cookie dough brand Doughp’s founders have experienced the difficulties of operating a startup and are looking for an experienced operator to take over in its next stage of growth.
Keychain Lines Up New Capital With Powerhouse Investors
Keychain is garnering the adoration of a wide range of investors. Today, the B2B tech company announced it has raised an additional $15 million in a funding round led by early-stage tech investor BoxGroup.
A Bite With…Little Latke Founder Taylor Blue
Nosh talked to new snack brand Little Latke about launching a culturally significant food into a recognizable category and how learning is the most important part of the process.
Weathering The Storm: Hurricane Helene’s Impact On CPG
In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact, we spoke with a handful of brands from North Carolina to hear how they are rebuilding from loss through communal support and entrepreneurial resilience.
PE-Backed 1440 Foods Acquires FITCRUNCH
Celebrity chef Robert Irvine’s FITCRUNCH has been acquired by 1440 Foods which already operates active nutrition brands MET-Rx, Pure Protein and Body Fortress.
Mintel Explains 2025 F&B Trends
Mintel’s 2025 Global Food and Drink Trends report highlighted four categories that will shape the next year in CPG including conscious indulgence, weight management, supply chains and technology.
Kraft Heinz Misses Q3 Estimates As Lunchables Struggles
The Kraft Heinz Company reported lower-than-expected net sales and income as volume struggles and consumer demand for key brands continued to decline in its third quarter.
UpSnack Brands Brings Pipcorn, Spudsy Together Under One Roof
Snack brands Pipcorn and Spudsy have joined together under a newly formed entity, UpSnack Brands, to leverage their combined scale and accelerate a pathway to profitable growth.



