Shauna Golden

Following a 72% jump in distribution, fueled by recent placements at Target and Walmart, Amara Organic Foods is doubling down on food-tech-driven innovation and strict ingredient standards as it builds out its omnichannel footprint.

Laird Superfood is beginning to see the payoff from its push to build a broader platform, with acquisitions, retail expansion and early operating synergies driving a significant increase in scale.

Four-year-old Ancient Crunch is setting its sights on rebuilding the American snack pantry, betting that consumers will pay a premium for familiar salty snacks crafted with ingredients it says meet higher sourcing standards.

BranchOut Food is heading into the back half of 2026 with a growing base of recurring retail and ingredient business as it looks to translate recent customer wins into higher production volumes and improved profitability.

:INCLUDED’s 2026 Impact Report suggest that while diverse founders are demonstrating capital efficiency and real business traction, access to the resources needed to scale remains uneven.

The HHS proposed significant changes to the federal food regulatory framework that could have broad implications for packaged food manufacturers and ingredient suppliers.

Once Upon a Farm is raising its full-year outlook for the second consecutive quarter since going public as expanded retail distribution, innovation and stronger consumer engagement continue to fuel growth.

WK Kellogg Co. has accelerated its plan to eliminate artificial colors from every cereal in its North American portfolio, expecting to complete the transition this year.

PiiPER, a colorful new baking brand making frostings, glitter dust and sprays, is making its debut at Target and Walmart stores nationwide. According to a press release, the brand is rolling out with seven SKUs.

Reformulating America’s food supply to remove FD&C colors may be only half the challenge facing packaged food manufacturers as the industry accelerates its shift toward naturally sourced alternatives.