Shauna Golden
Posts by Shauna Golden
A Recipe for Success? Why Plant-based Brands Are Building In Foodservice
As consumers increasingly lean into food-away-from-home occasions and plant based producers look for ways to differentiate and diversify their businesses, foodservice has emerged as an essential channel.
Mondelez: More Price Hikes Planned Despite ‘Best Year Ever in 2023’
Despite touting fiscal year 2023 as its “best year ever” with record gross profit dollar growth of $2.2 billion, Mondelez International will continue raising prices on some of its products in 2024 to combat cocoa inflation.
Once Upon a Farm Ventures into Dairy With Launch of A2/A2 Whole Milk Shakes
With this week’s launch of A2/A2 Whole Milk Shakes, children’s fresh food brand Once Upon a Farm is seeking to fill a gap for no-added-sugar dairy-based pouches targeted at young consumers.
Justin’s Seeks Nostalgia Sweet Spot With New Chocolate Candy Pieces
Having helped consumers reimagine one familiar confectionary format with its nut butter cups, Justin’s is again tapping into heightened demand for nostalgic foods with the release of Chocolate Candy Pieces.
Influence Peddling: Inside the Platform Connecting CPG Brands With Micro Influencers
As digital tools help to democratize ecommerce for brands both large and small, why can’t influencer marketing be part of that conversation, too? That’s the question being posed by minisocial.
Acid League Closes Online Store to Focus on International Retail Growth
Condiment and beverage brand Acid League will close its online store at the end of this month, pivoting to focus on the expansion of its international retail line.
Tom’s Perfect 10 Pushes Deeper into Retail With Whole Foods Debut
Tom’s Perfect 10 is shifting its focus towards brick-and-mortar retail expansion this year, beginning with today’s launch in Whole Foods Market stores across the New York tri-state area.
Dirty Dough’s ‘Post-War’ Era Begins With New CEO, More Mobile Franchises
Having survived the “Utah Cookie Wars,” Dirty Dough is now focusing its efforts on growing its mobile franchising business and raising capital with a newly-appointed CEO at the helm.
Feeling Salty: New Evidence Emerges in Grillo’s Suit Against Patriot Pickle
Boston-based pickle brand Grillo’s yesterday filed an amended complaint as the latest salvo in its fight against former co-packer Patriot Pickle.
Report: Despite Record Spending, Consumers Remain Worried About Rising Prices
As concerns about inflation and rising prices continue, Coefficient Capital and The New Consumer have released a 2023 Consumer Trends report.