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Frozen plant-based Italian food producer Sunday Supper has appointed former Good Planet COO Spencer Oberg as CEO as it readies to launch a $2.5 million seed round.

CPG industry veteran Max Baumann is launching a new VC firm, Back to Back VC, that will pair merchandising and strategy firm Basemakers’ data with AI technology to guide investment opportunities.

In this week’s notable new products roundup, Tru Fru collaborates with Tarte Cosmetics on a limited-edition sweet treat, Khloé Kardashian steps into the packaged food space with Khloud protein popcorn, and Tillamook scoops into summer with two seasonal flavors.

PepsiCo lowered its full-year earnings forecast, citing declining consumer confidence and tariff-induced increases in supply chain costs as major hurdles to growth.

Direct-to-consumer meat and seafood seller ButcherBox has expanded its digital reach by launching on Target Plus, Target’s third-party curated marketplace.

Just like nearly every other facet of the federal government, the current administration is working to upend business as usual. One of its latest forays includes an effort to review the controversial Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) self-affirmation pathway, overseen by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Consumers may still be feeling the squeeze from inflation, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t willing to spend more on “cleaner” products – a sentiment that’s carried over into the organic marketplace.

Earlier this week FDA Commissioner Marty Makary proclaimed the administration’s desire to phase out the use of eight synthetic food dyes by the end of 2026. But is that feasible? We asked the experts.

The CPG Week podcast discusses new sweet innovations and how other trends in packaged food are blending into indulgence products.

Toaster pastry brand Flings has raised a $2.3 million seed round from angel investors as it plans to expand its retail footprint this year.