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NOSH INSIDER WEEKLY: Chobani Snaps up La Colombe for $900M, Open Source Coffee, Doritos Spirits & More
Dive into NOSH’s Weekly Briefing with all the top news from last week including Chobani snapping up La Colombe for $900 million, the question of open-source research in lab grown coffee and the Empirical x Doritos Nacho Cheese release.
Whole Foods Updates Forager and Local Brand Designations
Whole Foods Market has modified the definition of its Forager, Local and Global brand designations, bringing increased clarity between the former two emerging brand-focused programs.
New Products: Smallhold’s Mushroom Pesto and Tonnino’s Kids Yellowfin Tuna
In this week’s notable new products roundup, Smallhold hits independent store shelves with its Mushroom Pesto, Sleep Walk Chocolateria teams up with restauranter Rick Bayless and EQUII grows its portfolio of protein-boosted breads.
Chobani Acquires La Colombe in $900 Million Deal
Chobani has paid $900 million to acquire coffee roaster and retailer La Colombe, the company announced today, a move that sees Keurig Dr Pepper, a minority investor in La Colombe, become an equity stakeholder in the yogurt and dairy company.
People Moves: Baldor Boosts Senior Leadership Team, Mondelēz Names New President
Foodservice and retail specialty food distributor Baldor has announced several new hires and structural changes intended to enhance customer service and meet future goals.
Meati Beefs Up Investor Roster With Athletes Chris Paul and Aly Raisman
Meati has added two more world-class athletes to its investor group, announcing this morning former Olympian Aly Raisman and NBA All-Star Chris Paul as the latest names to get behind the mycelium-based food startup.
Martie, Ecommerce Discount Grocery Platform, Raises $7M
As it looks to expand its team to match its fast-growing footprint, discount grocery ecommerce platform Martie has raised $7 million in a new funding round led by Upfront Ventures, the company announced this week.
Spare Food Co. Enters Foodservice With Upcycled Starter Ingredient
The Spare Food Co. is targeting a new revenue channel with the launch of its first-ever foodservice ingredient, Spare Starter, made from six upcycled vegetables and used as an ingredient and flavor additive for various dishes.
NOSH Live 2023 Replay: What’s On The Minds Of Next Gen Investors
Speaking at NOSH Live 2023, Elizabeth Brown, an investor at Vanterra Ventures, Patrick Schwarzenegger, a CPG investor and co-founder and CEO of MOSH, and Mel Li, investor at Offline Ventures discussed how they assess potential investment opportunities and the people behind those businesses.
The Question Of Open-Source Research In Lab Grown Coffee
The recent publication of a recipe for lab grown coffee using plant cell lines opens up a conversation about the balancing act of open-source research and intellectual property in food tech.