Shauna Golden
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Marubeni Corporation Enters U.S. Ice Cream Manufacturing With Bubbies Acquisition
Japanese trading and investment company Marubeni Corporation has acquired Phoenix, Ariz.-based Bubbies Ice Cream, marking its entrance into the U.S. ice cream market. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. As part of the transaction, Bubbies will join Marubeni American Corporation, based in New York City, while continuing operations out of Phoenix, per a press… Read more »
General Mills Seeks to Restore Volume-Driven Sales Growth After Mixed Q4
Against a “challenging consumer backdrop” and mixed Q4 earnings results, General Mills said it will spend fiscal 2026 investing in greater value for shoppers.
Luke’s Lobster Nets Equity Financing From Relentless Consumer Partners, Whole Foods to Scale CPG Business
Sustainable seafood company Luke’s Lobster has closed a minority growth equity financing led by Relentless Consumer Partners with participation from Whole Foods Market as it works to scale its CPG arm alongside its restaurant business.
SPINS Acquires Datasembly to Provide Pricing and Promotional Intelligence
SPINS announced today the acquisition of Datasembly, a retail data platform focused on hyperlocal, real-time pricing and promotion analytics.
Dr. Praeger’s ‘Ages Up’ Snack Line with Pizza Stars to Capture Untapped Audience
After working to turn the veggie burger from a niche offering into “something craveable,” Dr. Praeger’s is expanding its presence in the veggie-based frozen snacking space with the introduction of four new offerings aimed at broadening its reach.
C&S Wholesale Grocers to Buy SpartanNash for $1.77 Billion
C&S Wholesale Grocers announced today it has agreed to purchase food solutions company SpartanNash for a total consideration of $1.77 billion, including debt.
Protein and Functional Benefits Dominate Circana’s New Product Pacesetters Report
Consumers in the food and beverage industry seek innovation even in times of economic uncertainty, a sentiment validated by Circana’s 2024 New Product Pacesetters report. We’re breaking down the report’s key findings, including what has shaped the CPG landscape.
Molly Baz’s Ayoh Secures $4.5 Million to Ramp Up Distribution, Announces ‘Dream’ Retail Partnership
Ayoh, the modern mayo brand created by cookbook author and food writer Molly Baz, announced today the closing of a $4.5 million funding round led by Imaginary Ventures.
MOSH Introduces Vegan Protein Bar Collection: ‘Brain Health Nutrition Should Be for Everyone’
Brain health brand MOSH introduced its vegan protein bar collection today, seeking to capture consumers who were previously excluded from the cognitive nutrition space due to dietary restrictions.
Scoop of Innovation: Bubbies Ice Cream VP of Marketing Talks Portfolio Expansion
We sat down with Katie Cline, VP of Marketing at Bubbies Ice Cream, to learn more about the brand’s introduction of Mini Ice Cream Sandwich Cookies.