Lukas Southard

Food brand operators are sweating more than the summer heat these days. From tariffs to regulatory moves impacting sourcing and food safety, Dataessential One’s Midyear Trend Report illustrates some of the most pressing topics companies are tracking and adapting to in the first half of the year.

In its Q3 earnings, The Simply Good Foods Company reported the strength of its protein-forward portfolio, driven by the Quest and OWYN brands, despite the continued revitalization of Atkins.

Less than two years after selling a majority stake of meat snack maker Western Smokehouse to AUA Private Equity Partners, Monogram Capital has reacquired the co-packing business.

IQBAR has intentionally carved out space in categories that don’t cannibalize each other as it has expanded from ecommerce into over 12,000 retail doors.

Joe Tea is expanding globally while building on its core base of iced teas, lemonades and chips to bring innovation to snacking and beverages.

Exhibitors at the Summer Fancy Food Show showcased modern takes on the morning meal with a focus on nutrition and convenience.

At the Specialty Food Association’s Summer Fancy Food Show, brands showcased authentically diverse offerings in the refrigerated dip set that lean into health trends and global flavors.

The Summer Fancy Food Show kicks off this weekend in New York City, and we’ve got our eyes on a handful of standout brands. Here are three on our radar.

Mason Dixie is expanding into new categories and dayparts with chicken sandwiches and breakfast burritos as it expands its retail footprint.

Goodles’ new single-serve microwavable cups, fill a gap for the better-for-you brand in convenience-oriented mac and cheese.