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Elevator Talk: Breakin Snacks, Little Latke, Pink Salt, beituti, Smoodies
The latest episode of Elevator Talk features leaders from Breakin Snacks, Little Latke, Pink Salt, beituti and Smoodies. Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. Our special co-host is Caroline Grace, the founder & CEO of Product & Prosper, who shared her thoughts, questions and feedback with the participants.
Food Funding Forecast Clouded By Uncertainty
The year is barely underway, and already several significant deals struck in the packaged food sector provide reason for optimism after a tough period on the financing front. While some industry watchers anticipate the pace of transactions to accelerate, others expect strategic acquirers and investors to remain prudent and disciplined. “We see investors are being… Read more »
WK Kellogg: ‘Challenging’ Business Environment Drags Q4 Sales
WK Kellogg Co reported a net sales decrease of 1.8% year-over-year to $640 million in Q4 2024 and a full-year net sales drop of 2% in its earnings release this morning.
Olyra Embraces Publix Disco, Recharts Nationally In Natural
Olyra turned its discontinuation from Publix into an insight engine, enabling the brand to rechart growth in the natural channel while better aligning its retail aspirations.
Daily Briefing (Insiders Only): How General Mills Is Testing New Ideas
How is General Mills bulking up its innovation pipeline? A new brand by the conglomerate – Lofty Eats – appeared to be gearing up to launch a full set of protein-enhanced foods made from a handful of natural-leaning ingredients.
Distribution: Hero Bread Hits Whole Foods; SAUZ Rolls Out To Sprouts
In this distribution roundup, Hero Bread hits Whole Foods nationwide, Sauz expands into Sprouts, and Lotus Foods partners with Walmart.
Daily Briefing (Insiders Only): Uncertainty Plagues Food Makers In 2025
Big Food is bracing for a tough year after various company leaders signaled lower-than-expected growth during a handful of quarterly reports over the past week.
Game Day Matchup: Super Bowl vs. GLP-1s
Will the rising adoption of weight loss drugs dent snack sales on Super Bowl Sunday? According to survey data, chances are slim. Retail insights firm Upside polled Americans and found that people with weight loss goals are still likely to indulge on game day as much as – if not more than – anyone else.
Post Holdings: Bird Flu Means Uncertainty, Consumer Portfolio Dips in Q1 Earnings
Bird flu is expected to create sourcing and pricing issues for Post Holdings, the company announced during its Q1 earnings call this morning, as two of its third-party farm partners were hit by the disease last month and uncertainty continues to rock its supply stability.
Flowers Foods: Volumes Down, Income Up In ‘Mixed’ Q4 Results
Amid the impending acquisition of Simple Mills, Flowers Foods reported “mixed” Q4 and FY2024 earnings as it goes deeper in better-for-you baked goods.