Shauna Golden
Posts by Shauna Golden
As Hostess Recovers, J.M. Smucker Looks to Growth Brands to Drive Fiscal 2027
J.M. Smucker closed out fiscal 2026 with a strong fourth quarter, underscoring the progress of a multi-year effort to reshape its portfolio around faster-growing brands and categories.
Campbell’s Bets on At-Home Cooking, Rao’s Growth to Offset Snack Weakness
The Campbell’s Company CEO Mick Beekhuizen said the company is seeing encouraging signs in key areas, including sustained at-home cooking trends and growth for Rao’s.
Why Morinaga Acquired My/Mochi – and What Comes Next
Morinaga’s acquisition of My/Mochi gives the company a ready-made vehicle in the fast-growing frozen snack category, as well as greater distribution muscle to scale its other brands.
How Joyride Became Target’s Top-Selling Non-Chocolate Candy Brand
Since relaunching and bringing on content creator Ryan Trahan as investor and part owner in 2024, better-for-you sour candy maker Joyride has transformed into a retail powerhouse, becoming one of Target’s top-selling candy brands with a playbook built for modern consumers. The Austin-based brand initially launched in 2008 as Project 7. In 2022, the company… Read more »
Crisp Power Opens $15M Texas Production Facility to Scale High-Protein, Low-Carb Snacks
Protein pretzel purveyor Crisp Power is planting deeper roots in the U.S. with a new $15 million production facility in Stafford, Texas, that will serve as its stateside hub after roughly two years of importing product from Israel.
David Expands Protein Platform with Frozen Dessert Pints
David Protein is entering the high-protein ice cream category with today’s launch of a 4-SKU line of “Indulgent Frozen Dessert” pints.
Cedar’s Foods Certifies Entire Reserve Hommus Line as Seed-Oil-Free
As consumer scrutiny of ingredient labels intensifies, Cedar’s Foods is moving to strengthen its premium offerings with a new seed-oil-free certification across its entire Reserve portfolio.
Report: Wellness Bars, Yogurt and Protein-forward Products Lead Snacking’s Next Wave
As consumers continue to rethink what “healthy” means, the snack aisle is undergoing a major transformation driven less by indulgence and more by intention.
[Exclusive] Elavi Goes National with Whole Foods Market; Launches Exclusive SKU
Elavi is expanding nationwide at Whole Foods Market, less than a year after landing its high-protein, gluten-free, vegan brownies in select regions of the natural retailer.
BloxSnacks Brings Protein to Kids Fruit Snacks with Snackmode
With the upcoming launch of its Snackmode protein fruit snack line, kid-focused snack brand BloxSnacks is betting that protein will help define the next generation of better-for-you lunchbox treats.






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