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Tariffs, Inflation And Shifting Consumer Habits Signal Retail Uncertainty Ahead
New economic data on inflation, purchasing behavior and the impact of tariffs indicates a mixed outlook for CPG brands moving forward.
Amid Acquisition Negotiations, Lifeway Forecasts Record Annual Sales Growth
Lifeway Foods cited strong volume growth of its drinkable kefir and farmer cheese as the primary driver of record sales in the second quarter of 2025.
Olyra’s Refresh Marries Greek Heritage With Mass Market ‘Appetite Appeal’
Olyra today unveiled a new identity featuring “vibrant, playful visuals,” food photography and a strategic hierarchy of the elements on-pack in order to “drive appetite appeal on-shelf” for its Greek-inspired products.
Blue Apron Revamps: Less ‘Rigid,’ More Customization And Pre-Made Meals
Nearly two years after its $130 million acquisition by Wonder Group, Blue Apron has unveiled “a major evolution” that includes a new identity, expanded product lineup and subscription-free shopping options.
BeanStalk Targets Foodservice After U.S. Retail Gains
China-based MetaMeat International is working to build a new plant-based brand platform in the U.S., leaning into its manufacturing power as well as its restaurant experience to create a broad-reaching product line.
Marketing: Activia Brand Refresh Targets Gen Z, Milk Bar Teams With Premier Protein
Activia is getting a glow-up both inside and outside the cup, aimed at connecting with a new generation of consumers who are increasingly focused on gut health.
Swole Scoops: How Protein Ice Creams Are Redefining BFY Dessert
A new wave of better-for-you ice cream is filling up the frozen aisle, aligning with trends to high-protein and clean-label formulations.
New Products: Progresso Tackles Grilling Season, Juicy Marbles Does Plant-based Salmon
From plant-based fish to dessert-flavored sunflower seeds, this week’s new product innovations span all sides of the industry. Check out the gallery below for the latest launches from Juicy Marbles, Smackin’, Banza, Mike’s Mighty Good and more.
SunOpta: Volume Gains Drive ‘Outstanding’ Q2 Results
Broad-based volume gains helped beverage and fruit snacks producer SunOpta deliver “outstanding” second quarter results, according to CEO Brian Kocher.
Daring Foods Acquired by v2food With Ajinomoto Investment
Plant-based poultry producer Daring Foods has been acquired by Australian alt-protein company v2food, with backing by Ajinomoto Co, Inc. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Jeff Gendelman, CEO of Daring Foods, told Nosh the partnership will leverage the scale and frozen food expertise of Ajinomoto and the proprietary protein technology of v2food, bringing the brand into new protein formats and meal occasions across retail and foodservice channels.