Shauna Golden
Posts by Shauna Golden
Watch: How Rip Van is Trying to Reinvent the Cookie Category
Rip Van is hoping to turn the crowded sandwich cookie category on its head with the upcoming launch of its newest better-for-you treat, Leos, which it hopes can help the brand expand upon the potential of its dough and syrup technology.
PURIS Unveils Its First Consumer-Facing Brand: AcreMade
Minneapolis-based food and agricultural technology company PURIS is launching AcreMade, its first consumer-facing brand.
Wicked Kitchen Raises $20M to Ramp Up Global Awareness, Expand Retail Distribution
Plant-based food company Wicked Kitchen has raised $20 million to help it “further ramp up global brand awareness initiatives” and expand retail distribution into other channels, such as foodservice, the company announced in a press release today.
Rubirosa Takes Its Sauce To Shelves With CPG Line
New York-based Italian restaurant Rubirosa is exploring new revenue streams, announcing the company will make its first foray into CPG with the launch of a line of pantry staples.
Jupiter Creates Social Commerce Opportunities for CPG, Turns Influencers’ Content into Shoppable Recipes
Jupiter, a “creator-first” recipe and grocery shopping platform launching this week, believes it can serve as the catalyst for social media food influencers to turn their content into shoppable recipes for at-home cooks nationwide.
Oatly Seeking More ‘Big Ideas’ in Coffee in Second Year of Grant Initiative
Following a successful first year, Oatly is brewing up a second edition of its Big Idea Grant initiative to help small coffee businesses pursue their strategies, projects and innovative ideas.
People Moves: Goli Nutrition Names Bruce Weiss as CEO; DLA Piper Grows FDA Regulatory Team
Wellness brand and vitamin gummy maker Goli named former Church & Dwight, Kraft Foods and Coca-Cola executive Bruce Weiss as its new CEO earlier this month.
Last Crumb, Crumbl Battle the Over-Baked Supply Chain
DTC cookie brands, like virtually all other CPG brands, are still feeling the heat of the over-baked supply chain and inflation propelled by the lingering pandemic.
Crumbl Sees Rise in DTC Rankings Amid “Utah Cookie Wars”
Amid what has been dubbed the “Utah Cookie Wars,” specialty cookie brand Crumbl has experienced growth in its direct-to-consumer sales. According to data from media company 2pm, Crumbl ranked 19 out of 700 DTC companies with an estimated revenue of $125,560,000 the week of August 29.
Hain Celestial: Supply Volatility, Inflation Drop FY 2022 Sales -4%
Two months after downgrading its full-year guidance due to “unprecedented volatility” and “numerous challenges,” Hain Celestial announced today that net sales for the full Fiscal Year 2022 dropped 4% year-over-year to $1.89 billion.