Lukas Southard
Posts by Lukas Southard
Move Over, Tallow: Gheelish Is Building A Snack Platform In Butter
After expanding from popcorn into chips last summer, Gheelish is unlocking growth through new branding and a protein-forward innovation.
Hockey Stick Ventures Launches $3M Fund I
Hockey Stick Ventures is raising a $3 million Fund I after backing several brands as a three-year-old investment syndicator.
Simply Good Foods Tallies Net Loss Amid Turnaround Efforts
Simply Good Foods reported a net loss in Q3 as it announces its first results since restructuring efforts trimmed 15% of its workforce.
Junkless Builds Its Next Act As Protein Fuels New Opportunities
While testing new categories, Junkless has expanded its footprint in the last year, eyeing new opportunities in c-stores, mass and club.
Barebells Parent Company Merges With Manufacturing Partner
Barebells parent company, Vitamin Well Group, has merged with Belgium-based nutritional bar manufacturer EMPWR.
Rivalz Nets $5M, Launches Puff Snack
Rivalz is raising a $5 million investment as the brand launches a Puff product and targets new foodservice and retail opportunities.
Protein Pints Thinks Outside The Carton, Launches Pops
Protein Pints launched a four-SKU line of ice cream pops today, expanding its potential shelf space in the frozen dessert section.
Consumers Want Groceries Now. Retailers Are Racing to Keep Up
Online grocery accounted for more than 19% of total grocery spending in the first quarter, as shoppers seek more ultra-fast delivery options.
As Frozen Waffles Get Toasty, Superb Bakehouse Bets On Self-Manufacturing
Gluten-free frozen waffle brand Superb Bakehouse is scaling as it moves into a new 10,000 sq. ft. production facility.
Long Weekend Bets Freeze-Dried Soup Can Revive Stagnant Set
Long Weekend is modernizing instant soup using freeze-dried technology as it positions itself as a better-for-you convenient meal option.








