Lukas Southard
Posts by Lukas Southard
Rudi’s “Value Adds” Justin Gold, Frozen Innovation
Rudi’s Mountain Bakery has set its sights the freezer aisle adding 12 new value-added products thanks, in part, to the brand’s new “idea man” and chief innovation officer Justin Gold.
Circana: Rising Food Prices’ Impact On Shopping Behavior
Shoppers are continuing to struggle with how to mitigate the higher prices at grocery stores, according to Circana, with 94% of consumers are concerned with the cost of food.
Quinn Foods Announces Long Awaited New CEO
Gluten-free snack brand Quinn Foods has ended over a year and a half searching elevating chief commercial officer Al Matulis to CEO who has been with the company since 2019.
Meati Trims Off Another 10% of Workforce
In a “incredibly difficult,” mycelium-based alt meat brand Meati has restructured its 300 person company, laying off 30 employees and moving another 30 into new roles as it seeks to prioritize profitability.
Campbell’s: Betting On Snacks, Sovos Deal To Buoy Margins
Campbell’s Q4 results exemplified the company’s emphasis on its snack brands with an eye towards how it expects the Sovos acquisition might grow margins in the Meals category for the coming year.
Cerebelly Announces New Leadership
Former Whole Foods Market and Target executive Don Clark has been appointed CEO of baby food brand Cerebelly. replacing Greg Shearson who will remain on the board of directors.
Whole Foods: Impact Report Highlights Waste Reduction, Sustainable Sourcing
Whole Foods Market released its 61-page 2022 Impact Report on Tuesday, offering a detailed account of how the natural grocery chain has continued to reach its sustainability goals.
Influencer Innovation: Frozen Meal Brand Counter Tests Creator Driven Model
Frozen food company Counter is building its brand around macro-friendly meals by tapping into the community of content creators who follow the trend for both recipe development and investment.
Tastes Like Chicken: UPSIDE Foods Makes Commercial Debut
Ten days after receiving full USDA approval to produce and sell cell-cultured poultry, UPSIDE Foods served its first cell-grown chicken to five contest winners this past weekend at a private event in San Francisco.
Mars Enters Agreement To Buy Kevin’s Natural Foods
Less than a month after the idea of a possible sale surfaced, Kevin’s Natural Foods announced this morning that it was being acquired by Mars, Inc. for an undisclosed amount.





