Shauna Golden
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Onego Bio Partners with Zen Waffles as Precision Fermentation Moves Mainstream
Food ingredient company Onego Bio is bringing its precision-fermented egg protein into the high-protein breakfast aisle through a new partnership with Zen Waffles.
Inflation Cools, But Brands Face a More Selective Consumer, Says New Numerator Report
Inflation may be showing signs of cooling, but food and beverage consumers aren’t necessarily feeling much relief, and the gap between spending growth and actual consumption suggests brands are still navigating a highly price-sensitive environment.
Whey Supply Crunch Opens Door for Alternative Proteins
As whey protein costs remain elevated, some manufacturers are considering whether alternative protein sources or other recipe variations can fill the gap.
Whey Protein Supply Crunch Enters Next Phase
As food and beverage brands continue to push protein into new formats and eating occasions, demand for whey, one of the industry’s most widely used protein sources, has outpaced supply.
UNFI Eyes Return to Growth After Turnaround
UNFI closed out fiscal 2026 with another quarter of improved profitability and operating performance, giving the distributor a stronger foundation as it looks to return to revenue growth.
Petit Pot Secures Seven-Figure Series A to Rethink Refrigerated Dessert Set
French-inspired dessert maker Petit Pot announced today that it has closed a seven-figure Series A funding round as it seeks to expand its retail footprint and carve out a larger role in the refrigerated dessert category. Specific financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The round was co-led by Eclair Partners and Terri and… Read more »
Grüns Becomes Latest CPG Brand Sued Over ‘Sugar Free’ Allulose Claims
Grüns and parent company Unilever are facing a proposed class action lawsuit alleging the supplement brand deceptively markets its allulose-sweetened gummies as “sugar free.”
Doich Unveils Protein Innovation As It Aims to Be ‘The LesserEvil of Confection’
Doich is gearing up to launch a line of Protein Cups in October, marking its first step beyond its flagship snacking dough. The new confection, which is free from seed oils and artificial sweeteners, will debut direct-to-consumer in 8-packs.
Goodles To Be Acquired by Barilla Group
Better-for-you mac and cheese maker Goodles has agreed to be acquired by Barilla Group, the company announced on Wednesday evening.
FUNDAY Natural Sweets Built Big Down Under. Now It’s Taking on the U.S.
Building a $100 million candy brand in a country of roughly 27 million people forced FUNDAY Natural Sweets to think beyond the better-for-you niche. Now, the Australian brand is seeking to translate that mass-market appeal to the U.S.








