Shauna Golden
Posts by Shauna Golden
What UNFI’s New Merchandising Service Fee Means for Brands
Wholesale distributor UNFI announced that it will begin charging suppliers a new fee for planogram and shelf execution in fiscal year 2026.
Doughlicious Secures Fresh $5M to Accelerate U.S. Expansion
Doughlicious has raised a $5 million round to begin manufacturing its Frozen Cookie Dough and Gelato Bites in the U.S.
TreeHouse Foods: Operational Improvements Lift Q2 Margins
TreeHouse Foods posted a net sales increase of 1.2% to $798 million in the second quarter as operational improvements helped lift margins.
Beyond Drops ‘Meat’ From Name in Shift Toward Wider Plant-Based Platform
Beyond Meat, one of the most recognizable players in plant-based protein, is ditching the second half of its name to reframe itself from a meat alternative to a protein business.
Mondelēz Signals New Wave of Price Hikes Amid ‘Unprecedented’ Cocoa Inflation
Rising sales in Europe helped offset weak domestic demand for Mondelēz International’s chocolate and biscuit products during the second quarter.
Starco Brands to Acquire Co-Manufacturer in Push for Vertical Integration
Starco Brands has executed a letter of intent to acquire its contract manufacturers, The Starco Group (TSG), aiming to create a vertically integrated CPG platform.
Federal Agencies Push for Uniform Definition of ‘Ultraprocessed Food’ Amid Health Scrutiny
The FDA and USDA are collaborating to develop a federally recognized uniform definition for ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) amid mounting health concerns.
Oatly Reboots Growth Strategy as North America Revenue Slides; Considers China Business Carve-Out
A double-digit revenue jump in Oatly’s International & Europe segment helped offset soft consumer demand in North America during the second quarter.
What’s Shifting Salty Snack Sales?
Months after acquiring better-for-you, grain-free tortilla chip producer Siete Foods, PepsiCo is pledging to clean up its flagship products – joining Big Food’s MAHA-driven efforts to kick FD&C colors to the curb.
Are Consumers Really Limiting ‘Demonized’ Ingredients?
Despite the controversy surrounding these “demonized” ingredients, only 36% of North American consumers describe their approach to healthy eating as limiting ingredients that are “bad” for them.