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Frozen One Raises $2M
High protein ice cream maker Frozen One announced it has raised a $2 million seed round led by Supernatural Ventures and The Angel Group with additional participation from Tonic Ventures and Lucinda Capital.
CPG Week: Gatorade Gets A ‘Lyte’ Overhaul and Laird Goes On A Buying Spree
This week, the podcast covers how Gatorade is courting dehydrated non-athletes and Laird Superfood’s acquisition strategy.
Former Ben & Jerry’s Leader Appointed Jeni’s CEO
Jeni’s Splendid has appointed longtime Ben & Jerry’s executive David Stever as its new CEO, as the brand targets retail and franchise growth.
Zero Acre Farms Bets On Regenerative, Seed-Free Fryer Oil
Zero Acre Farms is going deep in seed oil-free cooking fats with a Organic Fera fruit fryer product for foodservice operators.
Oishii Looks Beyond Luxury With Accessible $5 Strawberry Pack Format
Vertically farmed berry producer Oishii is aiming to make its products more accessible with a range of new strawberry formats at significantly lower price points than its original $20 varietal.
Amy’s Kitchen Promotes President Paul Schiefer to CEO As Retail Sales Near $1B
Amy’s Kitchen has promoted president Paul Schiefer to CEO, marking a key milestone as the family-owned organic and natural food company nears $1 billion in retail sales.
Marketing: Impossible Foods Partners with Madison Square Garden; Pop-Tarts Sacrifices Edible Mascot
Impossible Foods has partnered with Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp., becoming the official plant-based burger of Madison Square Garden, the New York Knicks and the New York Rangers.
How GLP-1s Are Rewriting The Rules of Wellness
GLP-1 drugs aren’t just changing how consumers eat – they’re reshaping how they engage with wellness overall, creating meaningful opportunities for packaged food brands.
Laird Acquires Terrasoul Superfoods, Expanding Ingredients Platform
Laird Superfood has acquired vertically integrated wellness product platform Terrasoul Superfoods for $48 million, continuing its strategy to grow through M&A.
Simply Good Foods Trims 15% of Workforce Amid Restructuring
As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen its balance sheet, Simply Good Foods – the parent company of Quest, OWYN and Atkins – announced today plans to shrink its workforce by nearly 15%.







