Mark Murphy
Posts by Mark Murphy
Harken Bags New Funding for Costco Deal, Oishii Lands $150M, Spam Dogs & More
This week, we’re giving supernatural investor vibes, looking Beyond the bev, and attempting to chug a pickle smoothie (spear ‘n all). Hey, what more could you ask for?
Jesse & Ben’s Frys up $10M, Bel Group Bags up Brainiac, Garlic at the [Met] Gala & More
This week, we’re cracking open colostrum in a can, bracing ourselves for the Yaza tatziki tsunami, and drowning our sorrows in an empty tub of therapy ice cream. Hey, what more could you ask for?
Smercase Lands VC Funding, Danone & Hershey Strong in Q1, Fireballs for Teachers & More
This week, we’re learning what groundwork is needed before scaling in national retail, looking at innovators in the premium sauces and hummus sets, and applying to The Division of Jägermeister Dedicated to Ice Cold Shots. Hey, what more could you ask for?
Frozen One Closes on $2M, Gatorade Refreshes, Afternoon Tea with Miler Lite & More
This week, we’re we’re discovering how to make the most of the Yuka app, swapping out the fryer oil with Fera fruit, and slathering our faces with probiotic packed Korean Coleslaw. Hey, what more could you ask for?
Ripi Rips into $2.4M Funding, Moka Makes Caffeine Edible, a PBR Pickle & More
This week, looking at how to optimize operations as businesses scale, wondering if we should reallocate our marketing budget to gaming, and cracking open a can of pickle lager. Hey, what more could you ask for?
Unilever to Acquire Grüns, a Sow Good Shakeup, Cadootz Nets $3M & More
This week, we’re deep diving into the fast growing functional gummies category, reviewing Khloud’s latest crunch, and belting out a modern version of How You Remind Me. Hey, what more could you ask for?
McCormick to Merge with Unilever’s Food Biz in $45BN Deal, April Fools Special, Beef Tallow Bars & More
This week, we’re asking the difficult questions about April Fools in an AI-fueled society, breaking into tough categories, and figuring out how to get innovative brands into hotel minibars. Hey, what more could you ask for?
Good Girl Bags & Tags $3M Funding, Gen Z Ditches Legacy Brands, Coachella Noodle Fest & More
This week, we’re laying down the plant-based chicken law with Eat Just’s new SKU, breaking into the UK market, and getting married on the cheap thanks to a cookie delivery biz. Hey, what more could you ask for?
Laoban Bags $7M, Habiza Dips into Fresh Funding, Guillermo del Toro’s Latest Masterpiece & More
This week, we’re crystal balling what comes next for Bachan’s post-acquisition, figuring out how to debrief from Expo West, and cracking open a can of mini sourdough croutons. Hey, what more could you ask for?
Morinaga Picks up My/Mochi, Creatine & Collagen at Expo West, Ranch Goes to Europe & More
This week, we’re continuing our Natural Products Expo West deep dives, opening up about open source CPG brands, and buttering up a lovely crisp sandwich. Hey, what more could you ask for?
