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Distribution: Tom Brady’s GOAT Gummies Launch on Gopuff; Bowlcut Heads to Whole Foods
Super Bowl champion-turned-entrepreneur Tom Brady is going deeper into CPG with the launch of GOAT Gummies, exclusively available on Gopuff.
UNFI Shipping On ‘Limited Basis’ Following Security Breach
Wholesale distributor UNFI is shipping on a “limited basis” in the wake of last week’s cyberattack, executives said during an earnings call today to discuss third-quarter financial results.
ForceBrands Names New CEO Ganjon, Three Other Execs Appointed
CPG talent recruitment business unveiled a new slate of leadership of its own today, naming Rob Ganjon to succeed founder Josh Wand as CEO after 17 years in the role.
Could Steel Tariffs Dent Canned Food Growth?
They say it’s what’s on the inside that counts, but that’s only half true – at least when it comes to canned food.
Stinky Twinkie: Hostess Drags on Smucker’s Q4 Sales
The J.M. Smucker Co. announced sales were down to $2.1 billion in Q4, a decline of 3% year-over-year as sweet snack sales stagger.
Delivery Sparks 27% Sales Surge Across eGrocery
The online grocery space is booming – up 27% year-over-year to reach $8.7 billion in total sales in May – but not all segments are performing at an equal pace.
Part-Time Power: Unleashing Growth In CPG With Fractional Talent
In an industry where cash is hard to come by, but insights and experts are plenty, one expert makes a case for part-time hiring as a strategy to scale up.
People Moves: ALDI Names U.S. CEO; Thrive Market Taps COO
Discount grocery store chain ALDI U.S. has promoted COO Atty McGrath to the role of CEO; Thrive Market names ex-Amazon exec Scott Lescher as first-ever COO; and Fishwife founder Becca Millstein joins Firehook’s board of directors.
How NIQ’s New Nutrition Scoring Could Guide Pricing
NielsenIQ has joined forces with FoodHealth Co. to integrate their respective datasets, enabling brands to spot and craft pitches around the incrementality their products could bring to a retailer’s set on the basis of price, health and how those factors affect consumer purchasing habits.
Ferment to Be: Cleveland Kitchen Ramps Up Growth as Gut Health Goes Mainstream
Cleveland Kitchen is preparing for a period of high growth following a few years focused on consolidating manufacturing and expanding operations at its Ohio production facility. The sauerkraut slinger recently raised $2.9 million that will support brand-building initiatives as its founders aim to capitalize on heightened interest in digestive wellness and fermented flavors.