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TreeHouse Foods Goes Private, Redefining CPG at CVS, Froot Loops Jewelery & More
This week, we’re all climbing up a tree to talk hemp while looking our fall finest in some very fetching mozzarella scarves. Hey, what more could you ask for?
Whole Foods Evolves As Natural Merges Into Mass
Amazon is planning to absorb all 100,000 Whole Foods employees, including frontline staff, into its core business structure, per a report this week from Business Insider.
New Products: Seasonals from Issei and Chocolove, Plus Maple Leaf Foods’ Mighty Protein Sticks
It’s nearly Thanksgiving, and brands are gearing up for the holiday season, from Issei’s new limited-edition Dark Chocolate Covered Peppermint Mochi Gummies to the return of Chocolove’s Tree-Shaped Bites.
Banza Marks 11 Years With New Hires, New Products and a Stronghold in the Mainstream Pasta Aisle
When Banza hit the market in 2014, it set out to bring the humble chickpea to the masses with its novel, better-for-you pasta. Fast forward 11 years, and the brand has established a strong foothold in the mainstream market as the number 5 brand in the U.S. (according to the company), expanded its team with… Read more »
BranchOut Food Gets $2.5M To Expand Production
BranchOut Food received $2.5 million in funding through a common stock sale as it moves to expand its production facility.
Reviews: TIPS Beef Tallow Potato Chips and Grillo’s Thickles
The Nosh team reviews TIPS Potato Chips cooked in beef tallow and Grillo’s Thickles thick-cut pickles.
CPG Week Podcast: High Hopes For Hemp Beverages. Plus, TreeHouse Foods’ Lofty Exit
This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard chat about the acquisition of TreeHouse Foods, the regulatory outlook for hemp beverages, a new verification standard for non-ultraprocessed foods, and Lucky Energy’s latest funding round.
Gopuff Raises $250M, Names Former BlackRock Exec CFO
Gopuff announced today it has raised $250 million in new funding as it enters its “strongest financial position in company history.” The new funds will support the platform’s AI, consumer experience and infrastructure investments.
Distribution: Jams Heads to Target, Wonder Monday Goes National with Kroger
Jams, a high-protein take on the frozen crustless peanut butter and jelly sandwich, is rolling out to more than 950 Target stores nationwide.
Smash Foods Closes Seven-Figure Round To Fuel Further Growth
Smash Foods has closed a seven-figure funding round to expand availability of its superfood spreads and snacks, according to co-founder and chief operating officer Steve Ford. The round was led by Eclair Partners with participation from Label Capital and The Family Fund, alongside a strategic supply chain partner.