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Daily Briefing (Insiders Only): Why Chipotle Is Investing In Plants
Are aquatic plants the next hot ingredient in the plant-based space? Chipotle seems to think so.
FDA Moves To Ban Red Dye 3
The Food and Drug Administration announced it has banned the use of the potentially cancer-causing Red Dye 3 in food and beverage using a 1958 provision of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.
Misha’s Acquires Vertage: Dairy-Free Cheese Consolidation
Misha’s, Inc. is expanding its portfolio of premium dairy-free cheeses with the acquisition of Vertage in a deal that leverages Vertage’s partnership with Fresh Del Monte Produce, providing access to its comprehensive logistics network and capabilities. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “By integrating Vertage’s expertise and leveraging Fresh Del Monte’s infrastructure, we’re not… Read more »
TikTok On The Chopping Block: How To Prepare For A Ban
The Supreme Court is expected to rule soon on a potential TikTok ban in the U.S. that would pose significant challenges for packaged food and beverage brands relying on the platform to reach its 170 million American users. How would a TikTok ban affect the consumer packaged goods industry? And how can brands prepare now?
Nosh Live 2024 Replay: Making Cottage Cheese Sexy
Good Culture co-founder Jesse Merrill dishes out the details of his journey from a former beverage marketer and first-time food entrepreneur to the so-called Big Cheese, and shares perspective on how to design and market a disruptive product, challenge consumer perceptions and ride the wave of success.
Proper Good, Inc. Brings in Fresh Funding
Ready-to-eat meal purveyor Proper Good, Inc. announced today that it closed a $3.5 million funding round in the fourth quarter of 2024, backed by internal investors. The capital infusion will help fuel brick-and-mortar growth and increase household penetration.
Nosh Live 2024 Replay: Growing In Whole Foods
Getting a foot in the door at Whole Foods Market stores can often be the first drop of fuel in a brand’s path to scale. The natural retailer’s executive leader of local and emerging brands, Casey Gaston, shared best practices at Nosh Live Winter 2024.
[Exclusive] Bar Bakers, TruFood Unite As Tandem Foods
Snack industry co-manufacturers Bar Bakers and TruFood Manufacturing have officially combined operations, today debuting under a new unified identity, Tandem Foods.
Preme Relaunches With New Gut Hydration Platform
Knowing when to pivot is paramount to an early-stage brand’s survival, but putting aside your first products to start again from scratch can be an equally risky proposition. Gut health brand Preme is taking the leap.
Distribution: ALOHA Rolls Back Into Target; Mid-Day Squares Lands At Costco
Plus, Olyra expands at Whole Foods Market, Bumpin Blends hits the bullseye, and The Only Bean rolls in to Costco.





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