Lukas Southard
Posts by Lukas Southard
Report: Healthy Foods Makes Up Less Than 50% Of Sales
The 2022 U.S. Access to Nutrition Initiative reported that healthy products make up less than half of food sales by the 11 largest U.S. food manufacturers.
Kroger/Albertsons Merger: “An Existential Question” Around Effects on Brands
Kroger will purchase fellow grocery retailer Albertsons in a $24.6 billion deal that has left members of the industry wondering about the long term ramifications for brands and shoppers.
IRI: Inflation Remains High But Slowing; Shoppers Adjust Buying Habits
Grocery inflation continued to rise in September, hitting 13.3% versus a year ago; yet, a smaller 1% inflation increase from September to August shows promise for food and beverage prices to moderate in the future.
Marfrig, ADM Team Up To Build Plant-Based Food Brand
One of the world’s largest beef packers and a leading food processor and ingredient maker have partnered to launch a new venture Plant Plus Foods just as sales slump across the plant-based food industry.
As Plant-Based Burgers Stall, Could Vegan SPAM Be The Answer?
Plant-based meats are branching out from the early success of ground meat and are seeing opportunity in commodity meat and seafood where the deli and canned food categories remain strong bets during periods of economic downturn.
Watch: Why Evolved Chocolate Rebranded To Meet More Consumers
Evolved Chocolate has rebranded itself in hopes of moving beyond its keto-centric product line and marketing the sugar-free chocolates to health-conscious consumers who want a better-for-you indulgence.
People Moves: Chocxo Enlists Christian Quie to Lead Expansion, Utz’s New Executive Team, Kara Rubin Joins JPG Resources
Former Green Park holdings executive Christian Quie joins low-sugar chocolatiers Chocxo, Utz lays out a succession plan, Thrive Market positions towards refrigerated and gut-health bar maker BelliWelli adds a seasoned executive to sales team.
Watch: How Kevin’s Naturals Built A Paleo-Meal Empire
Kevin’s Naturals is doubling down on its paleo- and keto-certified refrigerated meals by bringing five new SKUs to market that feature sous-vide proteins and cauliflower pasta.
Gopuff Partners With Grubhub; Expands Private Label
Gopuff is delivering news of a new partnership with restaurant to-go platform Grubhub and a launch of a new health and wellness private label brand called Goodnow.
Caliper Holdings COO Steps Down, Company Moves Into Licensing
Caliper Holdings co-founder Jeremy Goldstein is stepping down as COO as the company moves into licensing agreement-based business model.

