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Laird: Growth Trajectory Continues, Wholesale Biz Expands
Laird Superfood has made progress toward its goal of achieving “sustainable profitability,” continuing a growth trend in its Q2 earnings as it prioritizes its wholesale segment.
Distribution: Nightingale Flocks to More Whole Foods, Yo Mama’s Lands In Costco
Recent distribution moves include Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches expansion into more Whole Foods regions, Yo Mama’s in-store debut at Costco, Doughlicious’ new partnership with Wegmans, and more.
People Moves: Holly Long Departs Whole Foods Market, Heads to SFA
After nearly 22 years at Whole Foods Market, Holly Long is entering a new chapter as Director of Community Engagement at SFA.
Is There A CPG Manufacturing Gold Rush Building? It’s Complicated.
While investment in food manufacturing appears to be growing, conflicting data and industry analysis reflect a more complex story.
Danone Is Trying To Buy Lifeway, Again
The clock is ticking on a potential acquisition by Danone of kefir category leader Lifeway, as the French dairy giant is pressuring company leadership to again discuss a deal that has already been attempted twice in the past year.
Prelude Growth Partners Closes $600 Million Fund III
Prelude Growth Partners closed its third fund with $600 million in total commitments, bringing its total assets under management to $1.3 billion.
Premier Protein Powers BellRing in Q2, Though Outlook Narrows
Premier Protein’s stronger-than-expected ecommerce performance helped drive growth at BellRing Brands in Q2, as net sales increased 6% to over $540 million, according to an earnings statement from the company released Tuesday morning.
Nosh Notables 2025: Shaping the Present and Future
The individuals featured on this year’s Nosh Notables list transcend empty popularity: They are the trailblazers, tastemakers and truth-tellers transforming how America eats.
What UNFI’s New Merchandising Service Fee Means for Brands
Wholesale distributor UNFI announced that it will begin charging suppliers a new fee for planogram and shelf execution in fiscal year 2026.
Schuman Cheese, GOOD PLANeT Form Joint Venture
Schuman Cheese and GOOD PLANeT Foods have entered into a joint venture, GPV Foods, to scale their respective plant-based cheese businesses.