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CPG Week: Why Danone Is Suing Chobani Again. Plus, Beyond Drops The ‘Meat’
The CPG Week podcast covers lawsuits against Chobani and Uncle Nearest Whiskey as well as Beyond’s name-change.
Amylu Foods Cooks Up Growth With New Investment
Amylu Foods has secured an investment from TowerBrook Capital Partners and Prelude Growth Partners that will support continued retail expansion.
Beyond Meat Trims Workforce, Names Transformation Chief as Losses Mount
While reporting a bleak second quarter on Wednesday, Beyond Meat announced plans to shrink its North America workforce by 6%.
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.


