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Miyoko Schinner activated a campaign over the past week to buy back her namesake brand. While she did not place the winning bid, we caught up with Schinner to hear about her ideas for an “alternative” business model and what went wrong in the declining plant-based cheese space.

Politicians and Big Food have taken initial steps to influence the future of the GRAS process, and their efforts have immediately drawn criticism as industry watchdogs.

One of North America’s largest private label food and beverage manufacturers is set to become a private company. TreeHouse Foods will be acquired by an independently managed investment subsidiary of Investindustrial VIII in an all cash transaction for a total enterprise value of $2.9 billion, the companies announced today.

Paperboy Ventures is readying its $2 million to $3 million Fund I, leveraging its platform as an unconventional “venture-media hybrid model.”

Iconic Candy is seeking to make retro candy brands like Creme Savers, Bubble Jug and Regal Crown accessible to adults who remember them from childhood, as well as a new generation of consumers.

This week, we’re slathering ourselves in an emulsified butter mayo blend while slip sliding down the halls of the SupplySide Global expo. Hey, what more could you ask for?

Atlanta-based children’s nutrition brand Mission MightyMe secured another notch of mainstream validation for its science-based approach to allergen prevention after its lineup of nut-infused puffs recently secured a “Golden Ticket” at Walmart’s Open Call.

In this week’s notable new products roundup, Oishii ventures beyond the produce set, Lentiful and Kevin’s Natural Foods gear up for Thanksgiving, and Oui’d Chef infuses drizzling oils with THC.

Between TikTok’s influence, tariff impacts and the MAHA movement, innovating across the CPG landscape is more complex than ever. We spoke with a range of stakeholders during SupplySide Global to see how they are navigating ever-changing demands and constraints.

Sunflower seed snack brand Smackin’ has prioritized flavor innovation and manufacturing control to position for long-term growth.