Shauna Golden
Posts by Shauna Golden
Patriot Pickle Snaps Up Cosmo’s Food Products
Patriot Pickle has acquired Cosmo’s Foods Products, a manufacturer of pepper products and antipasto specialties, broadening its portfolio for both foodservice and retail customers. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
General Mills Cuts Prices Across Two-Thirds of North America Retail Business Amid Sales Slump
General Mills has made price cuts across roughly two-thirds of its North America Retail (NAR) portfolio as “lower- and middle-income consumers [continue] to feel significant economic pressure.”
Smood Sweets’ Long Game: Whole Fruit, Permissible Indulgence and a National Launch with Target
After making its retail debut in 300 Target stores last month, Candy Date brand Smood Sweets is set to go national with the mass retail chain in March, bringing the brand to all 1,900 locations.
Founders Row Kicks Off Portfolio With Investment in Hot Box Pretzels
Founders Row, a new venture studio focused on founder-led consumer businesses, announced today its backing of direct-to-consumer soft pretzel brand Hot Box Pretzels.
PepsiCo Announces ‘Strategic Review’ of North America Supply Chain Amid Investor Pressure
Amid reported settlement talks with $4 billion activist investor Elliott Investment Management, PepsiCo announced on Monday that it is evaluating an integrated model for its North America supply chain and go-to-market optimization initiatives.
Backed By Industry Vets, Smood Sweets Bets on Candy Dates As the Next Scalable Confectionery Platform
After debuting at the Sweets & Snacks Expo roughly six months ago, Smood Sweets is bringing its candy dates to Target stores nationwide this month, aiming to reimagine nostalgic candy for the masses.
UNFI Posts Profitability Gains as Supply Chain Efficiencies Take Hold
Mainline distribution company United Natural Foods, Inc. reported improved profitability, fueled by supply chain efficiency initiatives, despite a slight decline in net sales.
Once Upon a Farm Delays IPO
Once Upon a Farm will remain a private company for a bit longer than anticipated, with CEO John Foraker sharing that the company is now eyeing 2026 for its IPO.
TiNDLE Will Divest U.S. Operations to Focus on Private Label Products in Europe
Alt-meat food tech startup TiNDLE announced today plans to pivot its business model to focus exclusively on private label operations in the European market.
Issei Sees Significant Sales Lift From ‘Transformative’ Packaging Refresh, Viral TikTok
In conjunction with its three-year anniversary, Issei is swapping its minimalist packaging design for a bold, colorful new look that has already led to a sales pick-up both online and in brick-and-mortar retail.


