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Distribution Roundup: Molly & You Bakes Up Business with Walmart
From microwavable mug cakes to seaweed-infused pasta, here is the latest in natural distribution news.
New Primal Launches Noble Made, Expands Distribution
The erstwhile jerky and condiment company announced today a new brand identity on the condiment side, which will also include five newly launched sauces. The new identity comes as the company recently completed a 60-day rollout into 2000 new stores and closed a capital round in March.
Taste Radio Ep. 112: Pirate’s Booty/Vegan Rob’s Founder: ‘Don’t Focus on The Money. Focus on Yourself.’
He made over $70 million off the sale of Pirate’s Booty, but Rob Ehrlich is as passionate, driven and excited as ever about disrupting the food business with his latest venture, Vegan Rob’s; how the hard-charging DeCicco brothers, founders of fast-growing brand Sunniva Super Coffee, splashed into the “Shark Tank”; a Breezy ride with the co-founder/CEO of almond brand Skinny Dipped.
That’s It Doubles Down on Clean Label With Redesign
A month after the fruit bar maker was hit with a lawsuit centered around its clean label branding, the company is sporting a new look that more zealously embraces the same characteristics it was sued for.
Whole Foods Delays GMO Labeling Rollout
In a email to suppliers today, Whole Foods Market executives announced that the company will delay the rollout of its planned GMO Labeling Policy.
The Checkout: Campbell Soup CEO Steps Down
From leadership changes at Campbell’s to cookie rebrands and innovation announcements, here’s this week’s top natural food news.
Project 7 Takes on Skittles With Chewies Launch
Candy brand Project 7 will launch a new Skittles-like product line in Whole Foods Market locations nationwide — the first time the brand has been sold in the natural channel.
How the Quest for Experience is Evolving the Retail Landscape
From Kroger announcing a strategic alliance with UK grocery e-commerce player Ocado to Amazon Go expanding to new cities, the world of retail saw many changes this week. Here’s what it means for the shopping landscape.
People Moves: Smart Sweets Adds COO
From changes within an upcycled ingredient company to sweet additions for a rising candy company, here is the latest hiring news within natural food.
Hu Products Closes Round, 43 Investors Strong
Today Hu Products, a producer of paleo-friendly, vegan, organic chocolate, announced the close of a round of funding led by Sonoma Brands, the venture fund helmed by CPG veteran Jon Sebastiani.









