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At this year’s IFT First show, suppliers and manufacturers displayed new innovations showcasing food trends of sugar reduction, gut-health, weight management and ingredient functionality.

Stride Consumer Partners’ new food and beverage-focused operating partner Paul Kenny explains how he uses his CPG experience to advise portfolio brands and build successful future growth.

Food delivery platforms are partnering with grocery chains reflecting both the elevated demand for online shopping and a retailer shift to bringing more options to consumers.

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.