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Distribution: That’s It. Brings Granola To Target
That’s it. has entered Target with its fruit granola product line as JUNKLESS expands its footprint into over 6,000 new doors.
PepsiCo Faces Fresh Siete Avocado Oil Class Action Lawsuit
PepsiCo is facing a new proposed class action lawsuit targeting its Siete Family Foods brands, alleging the brand’s tortilla and potato chips are falsely marketed as being made only with avocado oil despite the presence of undisclosed seed oils.
SUMM! Parent Fine Choice Foods Acquired by Power Sustainable Lios
Fine Choice Foods, the Canadian manufacturer behind Asian-inspired food brand SUMM!, has been acquired by private equity firm Power Sustainable Lios from Swander Pace Capital.
Post-Acquisition Bachan’s Enters Mayo Category
After its acquisition earlier this year by Marzetti, Japanese-inspired sauce brand Bachan’s is entering the mayonnaise category.
THE CPG INSIDER WEEKLY
This week, we’re checking out Dan-O’s o-mazing raise, keeping track of Vita Coco sales, and doing the beer mile – vodka+ade style. Hey, what more could you ask for?
FDA Clears Alt-Salts for More Foods, But Will Brands Reformulate?
A new FDA rule expanded applications for sodium alternatives. While most of the industry lauded the effort, we reached out to some experts to understand if this move can have a tangible impact.
New Products: Lay’s Sets the Holiday Table; Dan-O’s Gets Sweet
In this week’s new products roundup, Lay’s serves up holiday-inspired flavors, Dan-O’s brings its seasonings to the sweet side, and Ritz introduces a gluten-free take on its classic crackers.
Marketing: Pringles Takes Brand Loyalty to the Grave; HI-CHEW Hits the Road for Halloween
Pringles is inviting fans to pledge their eternal loyalty to the brand. As part of its “Once You Drop” campaign, consumers can sign a digital “will and taste-ament” for a chance to win a custom can-shaped urn.
WILDE Raises $40M, Prepares To Enter Additional Snack Categories
Chicken chip and cracker brand WILDE Brands is preparing for its next growth phase with a $40 million investment from S2G Investments.
CPG Week: Poppi Founders ‘Jet’ To Next Act, Packaged Food’s Big Payday
This week, the podcast discusses Poppi co-founders’ new Jetty brand, several funding rounds and the state of the hemp industry.









