Shauna Golden
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Kroger/Albertsons: Albertsons Responds to Request to Delay Dividend
Albertsons has rejected a request by several state attorneys general (AG) to hold off on a special dividend payment totaling nearly $4 billion to stakeholders, stating the dividend plans were developed prior to potential merger discussions with Kroger and payment cancellations could lead to financial and legal liabilities, as reported in Bloomberg.
FMI: Shoppers Adjust Holiday Grocery Habits to Navigate Rising Prices
In response to ever-increasing prices, consumers are adapting to the evolving economy by modifying both their everyday and holiday grocery habits.
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.