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Keychain Unlocks $10M, Hemp’s Doomsday Clock, Squeezy Gravy & More
This week, we’re getting all robotic with chocolate AI, uncovering the TikTok playbook, and getting cheezy with a real-life prince. Hey, what more could you ask for?
Distribution: Just Meat Unveils Plant-Based Chicken With Walmart Launch
Just Meat has officially unveiled its plant-based chicken line with a Walmart launch as Scott & Jon’s goes national at Whole Foods.
New Products: Archer Unveils New Jerky Cut, Cleveland Kitchen Debuts New Look
In this week’s notable new products roundup, Archer expands its beef jerky lineup with a Cowboy Cut, Cleveland Kitchen unveils a revamped look across its fermented foods portfolio, and Heinz introduces a limited-edition format for its homestyle gravy.
RXBAR Rolls Into New Bites Format
Clean label protein snacks just got smaller. This week, Kellanova-owned RXBAR made its first move beyond its flagship format, launching a 2-SKU line of shelf-stable Protein Energy Bites.
TiNDLE Will Divest U.S. Operations to Focus on Private Label Products in Europe
Alt-meat food tech startup TiNDLE announced today plans to pivot its business model to focus exclusively on private label operations in the European market.
Issei Sees Significant Sales Lift From ‘Transformative’ Packaging Refresh, Viral TikTok
In conjunction with its three-year anniversary, Issei is swapping its minimalist packaging design for a bold, colorful new look that has already led to a sales pick-up both online and in brick-and-mortar retail.
Analyzing America’s Grocery Carts
A new report by nutrition intelligence company FoodHealth Co. and NielsenIQ suggests U.S. shoppers are falling short when it comes to the healthiness of household food purchases.
Reviews: RIND Granola Squares, Lentiful Thanksgiving Feast, Better Sour Tart Cherry
In this reviews roundup, we taste the latest from RIND, Lentiful and Better Sour, evaluating the taste, texture, positioning and more of each product.
CPG Week Podcast: Hemp’s Ticking Clock, The Supplements-To-Energy Pipeline
On the CPG Week Podcast, the team discusses the impending hemp ban, Gopuff’s $250 million and supplement makers launching energy drinks.
Can Tariff Cuts And Mass Discounts Lower Holiday Grocery Bills?
Grocery prices remain elevated with Thanksgiving on the horizon, despite tariff rollbacks and mass channel pricing actions.





