CPG Week: BetterBrand’s Founder Goes AWOL. Plus, Momofuku’s Fresh Funding

In this episode:

On the CPG Week podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss the latest update on low-carb bread maker BetterBrand, a new investment for Momofuku Goods, IPO rumors for Jennifer Garner’s children’s food brand and why one frozen novelties maker is throwing in the towel on its kids’ drinks.

Show Highlights:

0:15 – BetterBrand’s founder Aimee Yang appears to be on the lam, after a number of suppliers and service providers have claimed Yang’s low-carb baked goods business owes them significant amounts of money.

3:00 – Restaurateur David Chang’s CPG brand Momofuku Goods has raised a new tranche of capital from previous investors. The $27 million investment comes after raising nearly $30 million in 2023 and will go towards supporting its retail expansion.

5:30 – Is Once Upon A Farm going public? Monica briefly explains what we know so far about the potential IPO for the kid nutrition brand.

6:45 – Lukas explains why frozen treat maker GoodPop is winding down its sparkling juice beverages as it refocuses on its core line of popsicles and ice cream bars.

8:45 – On a lighter note, the duo goes through how Mars is elevating the Snickers-eating occasion and Coors Light’s refrigerated tie concept before teasing the upcoming Summer Fancy Food Show.

About CPG Week

CPG Week is the podcast that explores the latest happenings in the consumer packaged goods industry. Join our seasoned reporting team as they dish out the week’s stories in quick, easy-to-digest episodes. Catch up on the top headlines of the week, dive into exclusive insights with the BevNET and Nosh teams, and set yourself up to make more informed business decisions. Tune in to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the dynamic world of packaged food and beverage.

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