Shauna Golden
Posts by Shauna Golden
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.
Meati Beefs Up Investor Roster With Athletes Chris Paul and Aly Raisman
Meati has added two more world-class athletes to its investor group, announcing this morning former Olympian Aly Raisman and NBA All-Star Chris Paul as the latest names to get behind the mycelium-based food startup.
Leveling Up: Famous Twitch Streamer, CPG Vet Bring BFY Snack Line, Myna Snacks, into the Digital Age
CPG veteran Darcey Macken and Twitch streamer Imane Anys, also known as Pokimane, today announced the launch of Myna Snacks, a better-for-you snack line intended to reestablish “positive relationships with snacking.”
Kraft Heinz Raises FY Outlook as Price Hikes Improve Margins
Global food giant Kraft Heinz reported a 1% increase in net sales this quarter, attributable to the performance of its core three pillars – U.S. Retail GROW Platforms, Foodservice and Emerging Markets.
CanDo Expands Distribution; Will Bring On New CEO
Keto-friendly protein bar maker CanDo is racking up distribution gains by landing additional flavors in existing accounts Whole Foods Market and Sprouts, all while preparing to onboard a new CEO following the departure of Matt Clifford last month.
Hershey Says Opportunity Lies In “Satiating” Salty Snacks
The Hershey Company saw net sales rise 11.1% year-over-year to over $3 billion during Q3 – driven by seasonal demand and the impact of its new Salty Snacks ERP system, according to an earnings report released this morning.
Tia Lupita Closes $2.6 Million Seed Round to Accelerate Household Penetration
Better-for-you Mexican food brand Tia Lupita has closed a $2.6 million funding round led by Santatera Capital and GBM Ventures to support product innovation and expansion into new markets. The entire round was raised by Mexican investment institutions.
Dealmaker Survey: Confidence Lags for Food Brand Fundraising
Since the onset of the pandemic, a volatile economic climate has harshly impacted consumer-facing businesses’ ability to raise funding due to increased cost of capital and unpredictable product demand.