Lukas Southard
Posts by Lukas Southard
Alt Meat Co-Manufacturer Closes Washington Facility
Plant-based protein maker No Meat Factory has shuttered its 200,000 sq. ft. U.S. production plant after two years, laying off 123 employees.
Backflip Built A Kids’ Cereal For the YouTube Generation
Backflip is a new kid-positioned cereal brand, utilizing its co-founder and YouTube creator Ben Azerlart to bring cartoons back to the set.
Ben & Jerry’s Dispute With Parent Co. Could Shutter Philanthropic Foundation
The Ben & Jerry’s Foundation reported it will have to suspend operations in December as a result of its feud with its parent company, TMICC.
Wonder Takes In $650M Series D
Meal delivery and food technology company Wonder Group reported it is raising a $650 million Series D round at a $9 billion valuation.
Move Over, Tallow: Gheelish Is Building A Snack Platform In Butter
After expanding from popcorn into chips last summer, Gheelish is unlocking growth through new branding and a protein-forward innovation.
Hockey Stick Ventures Launches $3M Fund I
Hockey Stick Ventures is raising a $3 million Fund I after backing several brands as a three-year-old investment syndicator.
Simply Good Foods Tallies Net Loss Amid Turnaround Efforts
Simply Good Foods reported a net loss in Q3 as it announces its first results since restructuring efforts trimmed 15% of its workforce.
Junkless Builds Its Next Act As Protein Fuels New Opportunities
While testing new categories, Junkless has expanded its footprint in the last year, eyeing new opportunities in c-stores, mass and club.
Barebells Parent Company Merges With Manufacturing Partner
Barebells parent company, Vitamin Well Group, has merged with Belgium-based nutritional bar manufacturer EMPWR.
Rivalz Nets $5M, Launches Puff Snack
Rivalz is raising a $5 million investment as the brand launches a Puff product and targets new foodservice and retail opportunities.








