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CPG Week: Meati and Beyond Meat Go From Sizzle to Fizzle. Plus, Danone’s Latest Deal
On this episode, the CPG Week podcast team digs into the declines of two prominent plant-based brands before discussing the acquisitions of Mary’s Gone Crackers and Kate Farms. Next, the hosts highlight the latest celebrity to launch a coffee brand. (Maybe a hot sauce would have been more appropriate?).
VMG Partners Closes $1B Consumer Fund VI
VMG Partners closed its sixth fund at its “target and hard cap” of $1 billion, the growth equity firm announced today. VMG Partners VI, L.P. (VMG Consumer VI) is backed by returning and new limited partners, according to general partner Robin Tsai.
New Products: Bachan’s Teams Up with Karate Kid, Cheez-It Does Frozen Pizza
In this week’s notable new products roundup, Bachan’s kicks up the flavor with Karate Kid: Legends, Cheez-It dives into the frozen pizza space and Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams embraces a more convenient form factor.
Reviews: Blobs Go Sour; Plus, Two Spoons, Harken Sweets
In this reviews roundup, we take a bite out of Two Spoons’ no-sugar-added ice cream, Harken Sweets’ Lil’ Ones and Sour Blobs low-calorie candy.
CPG Week: Why Did Guayakí Get A Name Change? Plus, Weed’s Web-Based Approach
On the CPG Week podcast, the team goes over Guayakí’s rebrand, hemp beverages in DTC and a check-in on a pair of recent Q1 earnings calls.
Marketing: Fresh Looks For Xochitl, Fly By Jing And Firehook
In this marketing roundup, Xochitl, Fly By Jing and Firehook Crackers refreshed their respective brand looks as a number of brands employed new activations and partnerships to build brand awareness.
Elevator Talk: Joon, Scobucha, Hey!Hunger, Jozo, Fable Fish Co.
The latest episode of Elevator Talk features leaders from Joon, Scobucha, Hey!Hunger, Jozo and Fable Fish Co. Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. Our special co-host is Eleanor Hayden, the founder & CEO of Hayden Consultancy, who shared her thoughts, questions and feedback with the participants.
Distribution: Beyond Meat’s Chicken Pieces Hit Kroger, YumEarth Enters Club Channel
Alt-meat purveyor Beyond Meat has launched Beyond Chicken Pieces at over 1,900 Kroger stores nationwide. Capitalizing on consumer demand for high protein, the unbreaded chicken product features 21 grams of plant-based protein per serving.
New Products: Heyday Does Seasoned Beans, Actual Veggies Packs the Protein
In this week’s notable new products gallery, Heyday Canning grows its portfolio of premium pantry staples, Actual Veggies packs more protein into its chef-crafted veggie burgers, and Verve Coffee Roasters rocks out with the Grateful Dead.
Reviews: Mings Springs Into Meals; Plus: Protein Pints, Bumpin Blends
In this reviews roundup, we check out Protein Pints ice cream, Mings frozen meals and Bumpin Blends’ Barbie collab.