Lukas Southard
Posts by Lukas Southard
Hippeas Packaging Refresh ‘Asserts Ownership’ Of Chickpea Snacks
Hippeas unveiled the most dramatic packaging redesign, which communicates the brand’s attributes to consumers more efficiently.
Olyra Secures $3.5M Debt Financing
Breakfast biscuit brand Olyra Foods has secured $3.5 million in debt refinancing, according to a SEC Form D filed last week.
Lasso Unveils Protein Snacks With Patented Tech
Food tech company Lasso has unveiled its first two products since its rebrand and focus on high-protein snacks using its SpinTech process.
How Manufacturing Is Fueling Jackson’s ‘Rocket Ship’ Growth
Seed oil-free snack brand Jackson’s is using its manufacturing structure to fuel innovations and new distribution channels.
Inside The Early Success Of JiMMYBAR!’s Creatine Launch
JiMMYBAR! has seen early “massive” success of its Creatine Bars, representing an inflection point for the 12-year-old company.
New Primal Invests In Supply Chain After Challenging 2025
New Primal is expecting significant growth in 2026 after co-investing in production and a solid foothold in poultry meat sticks.
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.





