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Distribution: Just Ingredients and Back to Nature Hit the Bullseye; Good Eat’n Reaches Kroger
Back to Nature announced one of its largest retail expansions to date, with products now available in Target stores nationwide.
Maazah Raises $2M As It Deepens Distribution
Afghan-inspired food company Maazah has raised a $2 million seed round with participation from existing investors as well as three family offices based in the brand’s hometown of Minneapolis.
Hungryroot Hits $700M Revenue, Understanding Non-UPF Verified, CPG Cookbooks & More
This week, we’re reading aloud a letter from H.B. Reese’s grandson to Hershey, taking a look at Mighty Spark’s mighty expansion goals, and boarding the USS Captain Morgan. Hey, what more could you ask for?
Former Health-Ade Exec Chris Lansing Joins Gimme Seaweed as CEO
Seaweed snack slinger Gimme Seaweed announced this week that it has appointed CPG veteran Chris Lansing as CEO, tapping a leader with a track record of scaling mission-driven brands.
Sprouts: Long-Term Algorithm Remains Strong, But 2026 Will Be a ‘Challenging Year’
Despite growing net sales 8.1% year-over-year to $2.1 billion in the fourth quarter, Sprouts CEO Jack Sinclair said the natural foods retailer was “disappointed with transactions” and is “still learning how we can shape customer behavior through loyalty and personalization.”
New Products: Jack Link’s Introduces Carnivore Bites, MìLà Unveils ‘Biggest Product Expansion Yet’
In this week’s new products roundup, Jack Link’s introduces a bite-sized, protein-packed snack, Primal Kitchen launches its first-ever dairy-based offerings, and MìLà announces its “biggest product expansion yet.”
Women’s Health Meal Platform Chiyo Acquired By Epicured
Chiyo, a meal delivery service specializing in women’s health and nutrition, announced today it has been acquired by Epicured, another meal delivery service which focuses on low-FODMAP, gluten-free and other digestive health specific offerings.
How Cold Chain Operators Are Turning a Market Shake-Up into Opportunity with The Fit Bagel
The operators behind Cold Chain 3PL are expanding into branded consumer goods with a standalone company, The Fit Bagel, betting they can turn a market gap created by BetterBrand’s abrupt shutdown into a disciplined opportunity built on operational rigor.
Hungryroot Hits $700 Million in Revenue
Online grocer Hungryroot generated net revenue in 2025 of $700 million, which was up 55% over the prior year. The privately held company also said it achieved profitability last year behind the strength of its artificial intelligence technology.
Nestlé Offloads Remaining Ice Cream Unit; CEO Calls Business ‘A Distraction’
Nestlé S.A. announced today that it is in “advanced negotiations” to offload its remaining ice cream unit to Froneri, with CEO Phillip Navratil calling the business “a distraction.”







