Shauna Golden

Early-stage venture fund Rising Tide Ventures has backed Dr Bombay, the ice cream brand co-founded by Snoop Dogg and The Happi Co. under Bosslady Foods.

Global food giant Smithfield Foods announced today that it has agreed to acquire hot dog brand Nathan’s Famous in an all-cash transaction valued at $450 million.

Protein- and fiber-filled condiment brand She’s the Sauce is making its retail debut with Pop Up Grocer as part of a three-month rotation.

Meat snacks have long been dominated by strips, sticks and jerky, but for beef puff snack BUFFS, that’s even more reason to innovate.

Magic Spoon is again expanding beyond the cereal bowl, launching a new line of Protein Pastries at Target.

Better-for-you gummy candy brand Rotten has landed in Dick’s Sporting Goods stores nationwide, doubling down on its core parent-and-child demographic and bringing its total retail door count to over 5,000.

DDC Enterprise Limited has exited its U.S. operations and pivoted to focus its core food business on Asian markets and accelerate its Bitcoin Reserve Strategy, according to a letter to shareholders released today.

On the back of rising consumer demand for probiotic foods and expanded distribution partnerships with mainstream retailers, Lifeway Foods is projecting record growth for fiscal 2025.

Kroger-affiliated investment group MPearlRock has acquired better-for-you snacking platform The Good Crisp Company. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

After battling record-high cocoa prices and the sudden closure of its largest customer, indulgent candy bar brand Gigantic has relaunched with a new look and format as it aims to redefine its position in the confectionery category.