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Tony’s Chocolonely Brings In $21M To Expand Mission
Tony’s Chocolonely has tapped into its existing shareholder base to raise $21.8 million that will see the organization accelerate the growth of its mission, brand and B2B business. The round saw participation from majority shareholder Verlinvest, investment firm Jam Jar and holding company Genuine Chocolate, among others.
Does Stonyfield’s Pouch Investment Signal A Kid Snack Format Shift?
When Stonyfield became the first organic yogurt producer to put its product into pouches a decade ago, Cassidy claims both parental preferences and the Stonyfield business began to evolve.
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Notable New Products: Block Party Coffee & Everything Bagel Dip
In this week’s roundup of notable new products, Partners Coffee releases its first summer blend, Brightland teams up with A Dozen Cousins to launch a seasoning sauce designed for summer grilling and BelliWelli expands its lineup of gut-friendly snack bars.
Icon Foods Introduces Clean-Tasting SteviaSweet RM95 Natural Sweetener and Flavor Modulator
Icon Foods, a leading ingredient supplier with more than two decades of successfully supporting the worldwide growth of clean label food and beverage production, has introduced SteviaSweet RM95, a 95% Rebaudioside M (Reb M) stevia with a clean flavor profile that is free of the bitter notes often associated with other forms of stevia
Unilever Buys Yasso As Part of ‘Premiumization Strategy’
Frozen novelty brand Yasso announced today it will be acquired by global conglomerate Unilever in a deal that is expected to close in the third quarter of this year.
NOSH Podcast: The Right to Free Speech and Alt-Meat
Institute for Justice Senior Attorney Justin Pearson joins the NOSH Podcast this week to talk about how and when the First Amendment and the Constitution protects brands against food labeling regulations.
UNFI Realigns Regional Structure, Anticipates ‘Few to No Impacts’ for Suppliers
United Natural Foods (UNFI) will consolidate its four operating regions to three in an effort to “enhance profitability, speed decision-making and reduce administrative layers,” the company announced on Tuesday. Though the move shakes up UNFI’s business operations, the company said it does not believe the move will have a significant impact on brands and suppliers.
USDA Prioritizes Labeling Claims For Humanely-Raised Animal Products
The USDA announced plans to revise the guidelines for animal-raising claims providing more consumer transparency and oversight for label callouts like “grass fed,” “pasture raised,” “hormone-free” or “antibiotic-free.”
Distribution: UNLIMEAT Brings Vegan Corn Dogs to Two Hands’ Menus; Immi Goes National with Whole Foods Market
Plant-based meat maker UNLIMEAT will soon be on the menu at Two Hands, a quick-service restaurant (QSR) that specializes in Korean-style corn dogs, as part of a new vegan option.
When Is a Pringle ‘Wholesome?’ Kellogg’s Bets on Black Beans and Sweet Potatoes
Kellogg Company is hoping consumers still get the once-you-pop-you-can’t-stop feeling from its new ‘wholesome’ take on Pringles.