Shauna Golden
Posts by Shauna Golden
Inside the Justin’s Deal: Predicting Its Future Under Forward Consumer Partners
Nut butter and confection company Justin’s will soon return to private ownership, a move that incoming CEO Peter Burns – who previously served as CEO from 2014 to 2016 – believes will “unlock the true potential of the brand.”
PepsiCo Highlights ‘Depth and Diversity’ of Portfolio With New Corporate Brand Identity
In conjunction with its 60th anniversary, PepsiCo has unveiled a new visual identity to “highlight the depth and diversity” of its portfolio that includes over 500 brands.
B&G Foods Sells Green Giant, Le Sieur Brands in Canada to Nortera Foods
B&G Foods announced today it has agreed to sell the Green Giant and Le Sieur frozen and shelf-stable vegetable product lines in Canada to Nortera Foods.
Simply Good Foods Benefits From ‘Generational Shift’ Toward High-Protein, Low-Carb Products
The Simply Good Foods Company expressed confidence in its ability to lead the “generational shift” toward high-protein, low-sugar, low-carb food and beverage products with Quest and OWYN.
Government Shutdown Puts Unilever’s Ice Cream Spinoff on Ice
With no end in sight, the U.S. government shutdown has temporarily halted the demerger of Unilever’s ice cream business, which will be known as The Magnum Ice Cream Company.
Sweet Deal: PNC Brands Takes Majority Stake in Ice Cream Factory
PNC Brands Group, the parent company of PNC Specialty Foods and Pivot North Consulting Group, has taken a majority stake in Ice Cream Factory, expanding its end-to-end commercialization capabilities.
What Are the Industry Implications of Once Upon a Farm’s IPO?
When it comes to public offerings for food and beverage brands, it’s been quite a dry spell. If successful, could OUAF’s IPO be the impetus for a shift back toward IPOs in the packaged food and beverage space?
How Can Brands Secure a Spot in Consumers’ Baskets in 2026?
Consumer preferences seem to be shifting almost daily. That can make it pretty tough for brands to figure out where to focus and lean in to secure a spot in a shopper’s basket.
Flexing Its Muscle: Is BUILT Brands Headed for a Sale?
BUILT Brands may be the latest protein bar producer to explore an exit, according to Reuters.
Smucker Sues Trader Joe’s Over Alleged ‘Copycat’ Crustless PB&J Sandwiches
Trader Joe’s is the latest producer of crustless PB&J sandwiches to become entangled in a legal battle with Smucker’s.
