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Food-as-Medicine Startup Raises $3.6 Million To Scale GLP-1 Solution
Lembas, which describes itself as an artificial intelligence-powered peptide discovery company, aims to offer a more accessible alternative to high-priced injectables sold under brand names like Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy with its first solution, GLP-1 Edge.
Trump-Era SBA Eliminates DEI, Tightens Underwriting And Citizenship Requirements
The Small Business Administration (SBA) under the second Trump term does not seem to be signaling support for its core constituents: small businesses.
‘We’re Not A Household Name…Yet:’ Sauz Locks In $12M
Next-gen pasta sauce slinger Sauz announced today the closing of a $12 million funding round led by CAVU Consumer Partners, with participation from existing investors such as Coefficient Capital, Palm Tree Crew and Strand Equity.
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.



