Lukas Southard
Posts by Lukas Southard
Inside Springdale Ventures’ Playbook: How The Firm Backs CPG Disruptors
Springdale senior associate Mollye Santulli shared her insight on the current state of investing, what brands should focus on when fundraising and how to prepare for a pitch.
Real Estate Developer Enters CPG With $50M Venture Fund
Real estate developer Beckett Industries is launching a $50 million venture capital fund that will target early-stage food and beverage businesses.
Why Carnéa Thinks Consumers Are Ready For Blended Meat 2.0
New blended meat brand Carnéa is positioning around “enhanced” taste and premium positioning to win over skeptical consumers.
Will AI Reshape Shopping Habits?
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used to reshape the shopping experience and bring more personalization to purchasing patterns.
Hain Celestial Plans Major Overhaul As Losses Widen Sharply
Hain Celestial’s sales fell in its FY2025 as the company embarks on a “product renovation review” and a significant SKU rationalization program.
C-Stores Still Slow in August; Traffic -2.5% Over Summer
Convenience store traffic was down 115 bps since July, part of a 2.5% decline for the rolling three-month period.
Texas Gov. Signs Executive Order to Create Legal Hemp Framework
Texas governor Greg Abbott has signed an executive order mandating age restrictions on the sale of hemp-derived THC products, roughly three months after he vetoed a bill that would have outlawed the intoxicant entirely in the Lone Star State.
More Than Apparel: Why Patagonia Provisions Is ‘Bullish’ On A Leaner, Consumer-Focused Portfolio
Patagonia Provisions, the F&B CPG arm of the apparel brand, spoke with Nosh about how it reworked its portfolio a couple years ago, its reentry into meat snacks and the future of tinned seafood.
The Racers, Not the Race: How Brands Win With Run Clubs
Run clubs have increasingly become a prime opportunity to connect with consumers and gather valuable data to build deeper retail footprints.
From Midwest Secret To Inc. 5000: How Toom Is Making Garlic Dip A Staple
Minnesota-based Lebanese garlic dip brand Toom has patiently worked to keep a low profile as it tinkered with its marketing and formulation, but is now expanding its retail presence.
