Shauna Golden
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Bullish Invests in Singing Pastures Amid Maturation in Meat Stick Category
Consumer investment and marketing firm Bullish announced Tuesday that it has invested in pasture-raised meat stick brand Singing Pastures. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Inflation-era Shopping Habits Fuel Private Label’s Surge to $330B
Inflationary pressures and rising grocery bills continue to reshape how Americans shop, and more consumers are turning to private-label offerings as a result – a trend that’s expected to continue well into 2026.
States Seek $10.3M in Fees After Blocking Kroger-Albertsons Megamerger
A coalition of states that helped block the proposed megamerger between Albertsons and Kroger is seeking roughly $10.3 million in attorneys’ fees and litigation costs, arguing that the request is modest relative to the case’s scale and the defendants’ spending.
Honey Bunchie, Maker of Bon Bee Honey, Winds Down After More Than 16 Years
After more than 16 years in business, Honey Bunchie LLC, the producer of gourmet honey nut bar Bon Bee Honey, is shutting down, effective April 30, according to a LinkedIn post from CMO Kendra Bennett.
PLTFRM Consolidates to Fuel Omnichannel Growth
PLTFRM has consolidated all of its subsidiaries under a single identity to cement its position as “a fully integrated omnichannel growth powerhouse.”
Hershey Restores Original Reese’s Recipe Across All Products After Ingredient Backlash
The Hershey Company announced this week it will shift back to the “classic milk and dark chocolate recipes” in all Reese’s and Hershey’s products by 2027, following months of criticism over ingredient quality, as reported by Bloomberg.
What’s Behind Sow Good’s Shakeup? Asset Sales, Leadership Turnover Follow Liquidity Push
In another leadership shakeup at freeze-dried candy manufacturer Sow Good, CEO David Lazar has resigned after less than three months at the helm, according to an 8-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Conagra Returns to Organic Net Sales Growth, But Narrows Outlook Amid Rising Costs
Packaged food giant Conagra Brands returned to organic sales growth in the third quarter, driven by strong performance in its Frozen and Snacks segments, even as rising costs and inflationary pressures weighed on profitability.
Lawsuit Targeting David Protein Nutrition Claims Voluntarily Dismissed
An attention-getting class action suit alleging that David Protein misled customers by “drastically understating” the calories and fat content in its protein bars has been voluntarily dismissed, according to a March 30 court filing.
‘You Deserve Sweetness’: Toto Targets Mass Appeal with Indulgence-forward Rebrand, Improved Formula
Amid a period of “explosive growth,” Toto Foods is evolving beyond its protein-centric messaging with a dessert-forward rebrand aimed at cementing its position as “an ooey, gooey cookie that wins on taste.”







