Mark Murphy
Posts by Mark Murphy
NACS 2025 Special, Quest Donuts, Bryan Cranston’s Cranberry Problem & More
This week, we’re scratching our brains at the hottest trend in functional formulations – while running scared of a cranberry-obsessed Bryan Cranston. Hey, what more could you ask for?
Tender Food Nabs $6.5M, Smucker’s Sues Trader Joe’s, Thanksgiving Cup Noodles & More
This week, we’re getting spicy in the Hot Ones seat with a can of pickle Mary mix – and wondering if BUILT Brands is headed for a sale. Hey, what more could you ask for?
Alec’s $11M Ice Cream Scoop, Sustainable Salmon Smashburgers, Billy Corgan’s Erewhon Go-to & More
This week, we’re sipping on Billy Corgan’s finest $19.79 smoothie – while waiting for our veg-encrusted salmon smashburger to cook.
Chickapea Nabs CAD $4.25M, Ghost Protein Bars, Craven-free Garlic Mayo & More
This week we’re getting a seven figure lesson from Painterland Sisters – while emptying our savings accounts for Once Upon a Farm’s IPO.
The Protein Brewery Nabs $35.2M, Loopy with Lupini Beans, Cheesy Halloween Costumes & More
This week we’re prepping for our five minutes of fame at Nosh Live – while sporting the latest in CPG clog fashion.
Ben with no Jerry? Building a Breakthrough Brand, Melissa’s Spill Everything Hotline & More
This week we’re eating all-Ben no-Jerry ice cream while our butter shoes melt around our ankles. Confused? Us too.
Factor’s GLP-1 Refresh, Invest-o-Rama, Bagged Milk Jacket & More
This week we’re uncovering how VCs back brands, and putting our life savings into a pepperoni insurance scheme.
Kraft Heinz Does the Splits, Bachan’s Rebrands, Snickers Dipping Sauces & More
It’s not you it’s… actually yes it’s definitely you: Krafting a new era as, in Heinzsight, maybe it was never meant to be?
Painterland Sisters Raises Hefty Funding, Gut Health at Newtopia Now, Wrangler X Coors & More
Is skyr the next gym bag essential? Can mushrooms take the top spot in salty snacks? And where’s my Coors Banquet x Wrangler hat?
Better Meat Co Raises $31M, Hot Takes at Newtopia Now, PBR Soup & More
This week, we’re raising the barn and blowing the roof off as Better Meat Co brings home the bacon, diving deep into brand collabs and the importance of online sales, and cycling around central London with a basket full of beans. Hey, what more could you ask for? Stop salivating and start reading: click here… Read more »

