Lukas Southard
Posts by Lukas Southard
Laird: Growth Trajectory Continues, Wholesale Biz Expands
Laird Superfood has made progress toward its goal of achieving “sustainable profitability,” continuing a growth trend in its Q2 earnings as it prioritizes its wholesale segment.
Is There A CPG Manufacturing Gold Rush Building? It’s Complicated.
While investment in food manufacturing appears to be growing, conflicting data and industry analysis reflect a more complex story.
Schuman Cheese, GOOD PLANeT Form Joint Venture
Schuman Cheese and GOOD PLANeT Foods have entered into a joint venture, GPV Foods, to scale their respective plant-based cheese businesses.
Hershey: Cocoa Pricing Dominates Q2 Earnings, Outlook
The Hershey Company reported Q2 net sales growth, while net income and adjusted EPS both declined amid a “volatile” cocoa pricing market.
Righteous Felon Rides Meat Stick ‘Rocket Ship’ To New Heights
Known for its craft beef jerky, Righteous Felon has spent the last few years reallocating resources toward its meat stick offerings, with sales rapidly growing as a result.
Longevity Supplement Brand Launches Into Bar Category
Longevity supplement maker NOVOS Labs has launched into the bar category with its first food product aimed at combating aging.
Spreading Roots: How BranchOut Food Recovered From Adversity Post-IPO
BranchOut Food endured unexpected challenges to its manufacturing structure soon after the company went public, altering the timeline and trajectory of its business strategy over the last two years.
Win-Win Raises $4M, Scaling Cocoa-Free Biz
Cocoa-free chocolate maker Win-Win (formerly WNWN Food Labs) announced a new $4 million Series A round led by the Oetker Collection and FoodLabs.
Report: Tariffs, Food Safety Fuel Brand Operator Anxiety
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.
Simply Good Foods: Protein Portfolio ‘On The Forefront Of Generational Shift’
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.

