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Squaring the Circle: As Circular Packaging Systems Evolve, Are Sustainable Solutions Getting Closer?
The CPG industry has taken many approaches to reducing packaging waste. Circular models have emerged as an idealistic solution for one simple reason: there’s no waste created.
Nosh Launches New Press Release Portal
With our new self-service press release portal, you can get your press release / news posted more quickly with increased control over formatting AND the ability to make changes after publishing.
Struggling CPG Lender Ampla Up For Sale; Brands Face Credit Concerns
An important source of working capital for early stage food and beverage entrepreneurs is in turmoil as fintech consumer brand lender Ampla and its investors have spent the last several weeks fighting off collapse.
Post-Foxtrot, Early Stage Brands Feel They’ve Lost A Bridge to Growth
When Outfox Hospitality abruptly shuttered its doors earlier this week, it left a lot of CPG brands caught in the fray, including many emerging brands and new product concepts. Many of them feel as if the industry has lost a major stepping stone account.
New Products: Slate’s Protein Cookies & Ace Hardware’s BBQ Sauces
Have you been patiently waiting for Ace Hardware to get in the CPG game? Kinda weird, if so, but this week consider your patience rewarded.
“Diversification Is Always Key”: Pod Foods Talks The Future Of Early-stage CPG After Foxtrot’s Fall
As a supplier for all Foxtrot locations since the launch of the innovative convenience store concept, this week’s announcement of the chain’s abrupt closure was no small thing for Pod Foods.
CPG Week: Inside The Closure Of Outfox Hospitality And The Future Of Retail
The CPG Week team dives into the fallout from the sudden closure of Outfox Hospitality which operates the Foxtrot and Dom’s Kitchen & Market grocery chains and tries to unpack what this means for the retail environment for CPG brands.
Retail: Good Food Holdings Envisions Grocery’s Tech-Powered Future
Good Food Holdings has kicked off a bold new era for the company with its adoption of new in-store technology at all five of its banners, adding amenities like digital item tags, smart shopping carts, and apps with A.I. capabilities.
Foxtrot Fallout: Brands, Distributors React As Retailer Shuts Down
Outfox Hospitality’s former partners are waking up to a new world this morning after the company pulled the equivalent of a corporate Irish Exit yesterday by immediately shutting all 33 Foxtrot and two Dom’s stores nationwide.
Elevator Talk: Spring & Mulberry, Sibz, Black Mamba, Kokada
The latest episode of Elevator Talk features leaders from Spring & Mulberry, Sibz, Black Mamba and Kokada. Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. Our special co-host is Dayton Miller a managing partner with venture capital firm BFG Partners, who shared his thoughts, questions and feedback with the participants.