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Distribution: MìLà Goes Wide At WFM; Jackson’s Lands Walmart
In this distribution roundup: Mila goes nationwide with Whole Foods, Jackson’s expands to Walmart stores, Pasta Rummo launches at Sprouts and more.
New Products: Heyday Canning’s Soups and Chilis & Carnation’s Jalapeño Flavored Evaporated Milk
In this week’s new products roundup, Digiorno teams up with Marvel to celebrate the upcoming release of “Deadpool & Wolverine,” Mavericks expands its snack portfolio with the introduction of sandwich crackers and Pilgrim’s hopes to “knock the boredom out of chicken.”
Kroger: Q1 Sales Top Estimates, Digital Sales Growing
The Kroger Company surpassed analysts’ projections in reporting first-quarter sales of $45.3 billion, up from $45.2 billion the previous year, fueled by the better-than-expected performance of its grocery business and increased household penetration.
What Is ‘Latino Coating,’ and How Can It Be Stopped?
The Hispanic Marketing Council is using the term to refer to a superficial marketing approach that layers Latino elements onto products, campaigns, media or entertainment for the appearance of diversity.
CPG Week: Bottled Water Behemoth And Omsom’s New Owner
On the CPG Week podcast, the team discusses BevNET Live Summer, the planned merger of BlueTriton and Primo Water as well as DayDayCook’s acquisition of Omsom.
🚚 Insider Daily Briefing: Is UNFI Up For Sale?
Also in this issue: Ore-Ida’s Tot-Protecting Pants; Pilgrim’s New Look; FDA Issues Warning To Dollar Tree; CPI: Food Prices Rise; and Once Upon A Farm Partners with Angel City Football Club.
B.T.R. Nation Builds Out Bar Business with Innovation, Distribution
B.T.R. Nation has lined up new partnerships with Costco and Thrive Market as the better-for-you snack maker raises capital to meet its new production demands.
A Bite With… Casey Gaston, Executive Leader of Local and Emerging Brands for Whole Foods
Dozens of brands have participated in Whole Foods Market’s Local and Emerging Accelerator Program since it launched in 2022.
Basemakers Lays Foundation for Its CPG Services House with Brokerage Division
Since its founding in 2015, the CPG sales agency, specializing in retail execution for emerging brands, has grown to over 100 clients.
New Products: Collabs From Drumstick and Colavita, Belgian Boys’ Refrigerated Pancakes
In this week’s new products roundup, Death Wish launches its first offering specifically crafted for iced coffee consumption, Belgian Boys expands its lineup of breakfast products and HelloFresh teams up with Colavita for its Ciao, Italia menu.