Shauna Golden
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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.
As Consumer Demands Evolve, C-Store Frozen Food Sales Surpass Pre-Pandemic Levels
Frozen food sales in convenience stores have continued to rise as consumers seek out meal shortcuts and convenient dinner options beyond the peak of the pandemic. In the past year alone, frozen category sales in c-stores rose 18.3%.
Chamberlain Coffee Raises $7M to Support Omnichannel Growth
Chamberlain Coffee, the Los Angeles-based specialty coffee brand founded by YouTube sensation Emma Chamberlain, announced it has closed a $7 million funding round to fuel omnichannel business growth.
Laird: Online Headwinds, Inflation Cut Q2 Net Sales -6%
Laird Superfood is downgrading its full-year guidance after announcing that net sales dropped 6% year-over-year to $8.7 million during Q2 2022, citing structural headwinds in online channels in addition to inflationary pressures.
Hormel Foods Announces Changes to Operating Structure Amid Transition into ‘Global Branded Food Company’
Austin, Minneapolis-based Hormel Foods announced today it will transition to three operating segments – retail, foodservice and international – as it moves further beyond meat products and evolves into a “global branded food company.”
Whole Foods Market Unveils First Cohort for Local and Emerging Accelerator Program
Whole Foods Market this week announced the 10 brands selected to participate in its new mentorship and education program for local suppliers, the Local and Emerging Accelerator Program (LEAP).