Mark Murphy
Posts by Mark Murphy
Trek One Capital Picks up No Cow & Good Karma, BevNET Live Previews, ASMR Oreos & More
This week, we’re exploring the hottest launches from the recent Sweets & Snacks Expo, hydrating with freeze dried soup, and getting buzzed – around the globe. Hey, what more could you ask for?
Smash Foods Raises $5M, Más+ By Messi no More, Lager Luggage & More
This week, we’re diving further into the recent Sweets & Snacks Expo with new product galleries and the latest SPINS data, investigating the potential of small format retail, and letting our Fireball-infused dadbods hang loose. Hey, what more could you ask for?
Brami Cooks up 33M, Sweets & Snacks Expo Special, Pringles X Miller Lite Mk II & More
This week, we’re investigating the messy middle from $2M to $20M revenue, baking up a storm as an English muffin insurgent takes on the segment incumbent, and dry heaving over a can of rocket pop beans. Hey, what more could you ask for?
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?
