Lukas Southard

Happy Moose Juice has acquired Growers’ Refrigeration in a deal that both solved its own refrigerated storage issues and those of cold-chain CPG brands in the region where capacity has historically been hard to find.

In this week’s roundup: Bedrock Analytics unveils its ChatGPT integration; SOUND Bar brings military snacks to everyday consumers; Kellogg drops Incogmeato burger from its MorningStar Farms portfolio and more.

The Coca-Cola Company has licensed its Simply and Minute Maid brands to distribute fresh grapes and citrus fruit marking the first time the beverage maker has partnered with a fresh produce company.

Gourmend Foods is suing the USDA and FDA over the use of proven, low-FODMAP labeling claims on beef bone broth packages saying “the government does not get to decide which facts consumers are allowed to learn.”

After previously investing in the cultured meat company Believer Meats, Archer Midland Daniels has entered a new partnership with the Israel-based food tech company to help develop and commercialize cell-cultured protein products.

Personalized nutritional supplement company Gainful is branching out from DTC with a national launch in Target featuring a simplified customization process to reach retail customers both online and in-store.

Italian food importer, distributor and producer Colavita has acquired California-based O Olive Oil & Vinegar for $6.23 million, giving Colavita another foothold in the domestic olive oil and wine vinegar category.

Blue Apron expands its Heat & Eat meals partnership with DoorDash into 11 new locations, Foxtrot Market names its new CEO and Indian foods chef Maya Kaimal has released her third cookbook.

Greek biscuit maker Olyra Foods closed a $4 million Series A funding round in late February to help the brand grow its marketing team and continue to expand its retail presence in the breakfast category.

Vertical farming company Upward Farms announced last Thursday that it would be ceasing operations at its Brooklyn headquarters and will not be opening its large-scale production facility in Pennsylvania.