Shauna Golden
Posts by Shauna Golden
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.
‘Keeping Our Mission as the North Star’: Atlantic Sea Farms Unveils Rebrand, Expands Distribution
Seaweed aquaculture company Atlantic Sea Farms (ASF) has unveiled a fresh new look across its retail and wholesale products, seeking to forge a stronger connection between its partner farmers and consumers.
Oat Haus Moves Production to Cleveland
Five years after launching its signature oat-based granola butter, Oat Haus has opened a new growth phase by leaving its 11,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Philadelphia and moving into a 45,000 sq. ft. manufacturing and fulfillment facility in Cleveland.
Wellfull Relaunches Jenny Craig As D2C Meal Platform
Wellful, an omnichannel health and wellness company, is rebooting weight management company Jenny Craig as a direct-to-consumer meal platform.
TikTok Shop 101: What the App’s Newest Feature Means for CPG
Although users may primarily flock to TikTok to jump on the latest dance trends, the short video social media platform is seeking to become one of American consumers’ go-to ecommerce destinations with the launch of TikTok Shop.

