Shauna Golden
Posts by Shauna Golden
Once Upon a Farm Builds Post-IPO Momentum with 42% Sales Growth, Raised Outlook
Once Upon a Farm is raising its full-year outlook for the second consecutive quarter since going public as expanded retail distribution, innovation and stronger consumer engagement continue to fuel growth.
WK Kellogg Speeds Up Shift to Natural Colors Across Cereal Portfolio
WK Kellogg Co. has accelerated its plan to eliminate artificial colors from every cereal in its North American portfolio, expecting to complete the transition this year.
Distribution: PiiPER Debuts Vibrant Baking Portfolio with Walmart Launch
PiiPER, a colorful new baking brand making frostings, glitter dust and sprays, is making its debut at Target and Walmart stores nationwide. According to a press release, the brand is rolling out with seven SKUs.
Natural Color Transition Faces Significant Supply Chain Hurdles, Says New NCA Report
Reformulating America’s food supply to remove FD&C colors may be only half the challenge facing packaged food manufacturers as the industry accelerates its shift toward naturally sourced alternatives.
Reformulation Revolution: Tracking Big Food’s 2026 MAHA-Driven Ingredient Changes
The MAHA movement has evolved from a political initiative focused largely on petroleum-based dyes into one of the biggest reformulation waves the packaged food industry has seen in years.
Whisps Parent Company Names Former Dot’s Exec as CEO, Nabs $17M in Fresh Funding
The Farmer Companies has named Randy Johnson as CEO, marking a significant leadership transition as the cheese snack manufacturer seeks to accelerate growth across North America.
Hershey Leans on Innovation, Salty Snacks as It Tightens 2026 Outlook
The Hershey Company has narrowed its full-year guidance toward the upper end of its previous outlook amid steady demand across confectionery and snacks, continued pricing strength and increased innovation.
Mondelēz Raises Revenue Outlook as North America Gains Momentum
Mondelēz International is entering the second half of 2026 with growing confidence after posting another quarter of organic sales growth, improving volumes and stronger execution across much of its global business.
GoodPop, JonnyPops Escalate Packaging Feud with Dueling Summary Judgment Motions
The legal battle between frozen novelty rivals GoodPop and JonnyPops is heating up, with both companies asking a federal judge to resolve key portions of the case ahead of trial.
New Jersey Becomes Latest State to Prohibit ‘Surveillance Pricing’ on Groceries
New Jersey is the latest state pushing back against the use of consumer data in grocery pricing, with Gov. Mike Sherrill signing legislation that prohibits retailers from using personal information to set individualized grocery prices.







