Lukas Southard
Posts by Lukas Southard
B-Sides Locks In Seed Round, Scales Upcycled Supply Chain
Snack brand B-Sides has secured a $500,000 seed round as it invests in distribution growth and integrates its upcycled ingredient supply chain.
Stone & Skillet Nabs $5 Million Series A
Stone & Skillet has closed a $5 million Series A round led by BFG Partners as it plans to grow its distribution footprint.
BranchOut Food Diversifying Business In FY2026
Dehydrated snack manufacturer BranchOut Food reported in its Q1 earnings how it plans to grow its mass and club partnerships in 2026.
How Jalapa Jar Spent a Decade Turning Fresh Salsa Into a Scalable Business
Fresh salsa Jalapa Jar has become one of the top-selling refrigerated brands in the natural channel after getting its start as a taco stand.
Beyond: Margins Improve, Net Revenue Falls Amid Beverage Rollout
In its Q1 earnings, Beyond updated investors on its restructuring plan as it transitions into a plant protein food and beverage business.
Backed by CAVU, Gymkhana Fine Foods Brings Michelin Pedigree to U.S. Retail at Whole Foods
Gymkhana Fine Foods is bringing its sauces and marinades to Whole Foods, backed by a $8.5 million investment led by CAVU Consumer Partners.
FreshRealm Files for Chapter 11, Offloads Blue Apron Deal
Fresh foods delivery platform FreshRealm has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protections, and will sell its business and operations through a Court-supervised process.
Former Ben & Jerry’s Leader Appointed Jeni’s CEO
Jeni’s Splendid has appointed longtime Ben & Jerry’s executive David Stever as its new CEO, as the brand targets retail and franchise growth.
Zero Acre Farms Bets On Regenerative, Seed-Free Fryer Oil
Zero Acre Farms is going deep in seed oil-free cooking fats with a Organic Fera fruit fryer product for foodservice operators.
The Di Fara Expansion Story: Turning Neighborhood Cred Into National CPG Growth
Legacy Brooklyn pizzeria, Di Fara, has expanded its retail footprint by using sampling to build brand recognition outside of the Northeast.









