Shauna Golden

In an interview with Nosh, CEO Steve Van Tassel discussed how the brand approaches innovation, the impact he hopes the recent ban of Red Dye 3 will have on the industry and the top products currently driving growth in the non-chocolate candy space.

After months of egg shortages and surging prices linked to the latest avian flu outbreak, could relief finally be coming? The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said no significant avian flu outbreaks have been detected in nearly two weeks, per an Egg Markets Overview last week. The respite has allowed producers to make progress in reducing shell egg shortages.

United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) reported today a 4.9% year-over-year net sales increase to $8.2 billion in Q2, fueled by natural product growth and larger wholesale unit volumes.

B&G Foods is doubling down on its portfolio reshaping efforts, seeking to build a “stable platform” for future growth after posting a Q4 net loss of $222.4 million in its earnings report yesterday.

Amidst accelerated growth, chef-crafted veggie burger brand Actual Veggies is making new hires and ramping up marketing efforts with the support of a $7 million investment round led by Relentless Consumer Partners, announced today.

Private equity firm Ahimsa Companies is growing its portfolio of plant-based food brands. The company announced on Friday it has acquired frozen pizza and wings purveyor Blackbird Foods.

WK Kellogg Co reported a net sales decrease of 1.8% year-over-year to $640 million in Q4 2024 and a full-year net sales drop of 2% in its earnings release this morning.

Mondelēz International warned shareholders of a not-so-sweet 2025 fueled by “unprecedented cocoa cost inflation” while posting mixed Q4 2024 results in its earnings report yesterday.

PepsiCo will spend the year ahead restoring consumer demand for snacks and drinks in North America after facing revenue declines in Q4 2024, CEO Ramon Laguarta said in an earnings report today.

J.M. Smucker is continuing to cull its portfolio, announcing on Friday it has agreed to sell its Cloverhill and Big Texas value-positioned brands, as well as certain private label products, to JTM Foods, LLC in a deal valued at approximately $40 million.