Lukas Southard

Finding the right balance between control and efficiency is one of the toughest decisions founders make as they evolve out of the startup stage. A big part of that centers on production.

The novelty of a “bleeds-like-meat” burger seems to have worn off for consumers, investors and the industry alike. As CPGs at-large turn to formulate with simpler and shorter ingredient decks, the meat alternative category is following along.

The Simply Good Foods Company reported “slightly better than expected” gross margin and sales growth from the Atkins and Quest Nutrition brands in Q3 amid onboarding the company’s newest brand, OWYN.

We’re still catching our breath – and digesting so many delicious bites – from the Specialty Food Association’s Summer Fancy Food Show earlier this week in New York. Here’s another round of trends and notable new products at the event.

New products, innovative brands and industry trends were showcased at the annual Summer Fancy Food Show hosted by the Specialty Food Association. Here’s a first look from Nosh.

B.T.R. Nation has lined up new partnerships with Costco and Thrive Market as the better-for-you snack maker raises capital to meet its new production demands.

There’s no question that powerhouse national distributor UNFI’s new Simplified Supplier Approach (SSA) is more streamlined than previous agreements. But that’s about the only thing everyone will agree on.

Aiming to enliven the whipped cream category, Whipnotic’s patented nozzle technology is helping the brand open new opportunities in both conventional and natural channel retailers.

Nestlé taking aim at consumers using GLP-1 drugs with a 12-SKU line of frozen foods under a new Vital Pursuit brand set to launch in Q4 2024.

While operating for 10 years in the cannabis industry, Punch Edibles and Extracts has built an expansive portfolio, established a co-manufacturing business and has recently acquired Tempo Crackers to meet consumers in the savory categories.