Lukas Southard
Posts by Lukas Southard
Simply Good Foods: Q3 Results Beat Expectations, Integrating OWYN
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.
Summer Fancy Food: Korean Food Craze, Gourmet Baking Mixes
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.
Summer Fancy Food: Glucose Control Callouts, Vevan Refreshes Branding
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 Builds Out Bar Business with Innovation, Distribution
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.
Painful or Positive? Revamped UNFI Supplier Pact Stirs Industry Debate
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.
Whipnotic Proves Flavored Whipped Cream Is ‘Not Niche,’ Expands Distribution
Aiming to enliven the whipped cream category, Whipnotic’s patented nozzle technology is helping the brand open new opportunities in both conventional and natural channel retailers.
Nestlé To Launch GLP-1 Focused Frozen Food Line
Nestlé taking aim at consumers using GLP-1 drugs with a 12-SKU line of frozen foods under a new Vital Pursuit brand set to launch in Q4 2024.
A Bite With…Samantha O’Donnell, Punch Edibles And Extracts Co-Founder
While operating for 10 years in the cannabis industry, Punch Edibles and Extracts has built an expansive portfolio, established a co-manufacturing business and has recently acquired Tempo Crackers to meet consumers in the savory categories.
Bolthouse Restructures, Creating New CPG Division Generous Brands
Los Angeles-based private equity firm Butterfly is restructuring Bolthouse Farms, separating its produce segment from its fresh juice and salad dressing business.
High Hopes: THC Edibles Turn to Hemp
Banking on the success of low-dose beverages, the cannabis edibles category is circumventing the regulated market and expanding into hemp-derived THC to reach new consumers in regions where adult-use dispensaries are not accessible.
