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Union Kitchen Lays Off Workers
After announcing the launch of a new investment fund in May 2022, Washington, D.C.-based Union Kitchen has laid off its sales and marketing team as part of a corporate reorganization.
Free From Market Raises $2.1M to Expand Reach of Patient-Driven Health and Food Delivery Platform
Kansas City, Missouri-based digital health and ecommerce platform Free From Market announced last week it has closed a $2.1 million seed funding round to expand its reach within healthcare, specifically the managed care channel. Looking to extend patient care beyond clinic walls, FFM takes a ‘food is medicine’ approach.
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Taste Radio: Focus On Taste, Not Trends. It’s What Makes This ‘Goat’ Great.
James Beard award-winning chef Stephanie Izard spoke about the origins of her globally inspired consumer brand This Little Goat, how taste and accessibility guide its thoughtful product and marketing strategy, why the company turned to self-manufacturing and how she became more comfortable as the primary spokesperson for her restaurants and brand.
Distribution: Mighty Yum Reaches 600 C-Stores; Laoban Launches At Whole Foods
In this distribution roundup: Mighty Yum brings its plant-based lunch packs to Hungryroot and c-stores; Laoban launches frozen dumplings at Whole Foods nationwide; Yasso expands into the drug channel with CVS; and more.
Unilever Names New CEO, Reaffirms Food Brands Strategy
Unilever has appointed former H.J. Heinz executive Hein Schumacher to lead the CPG company effective July 1 reaffirming the multinational company’s commitment to its food brands.
Seacharrones Launches at Fresh Ideas Marketplace
In their effort to improve the nutrition and sustainability of the food system by developing irresistibly tasty products using zero-input regenerative kelp, the team at Blue Dot Kitchen will launch their first product at Expo West this March.
Strvye Co-founders Reunite to Acquire and Invest in Emerging Brands
Ultimately the holding company plans to have four entities in the company’s portfolio, two of which are already accounted for: egg white-based chip company Quevos and supplement and energy drink brand ProSupps.
News Roundup: FDA Food Policy Commissioner Resigns; Flashfood Expands With Stop & Shop
In this week’s roundup: FDA Food Policy and Response Commissioner Frank Yiannas resigns; Flashfood expands to new Stop & Shop locations; Bipartisan SHIP IT Act is introduced to Congress; Meati opens the Mega Ranch; and Tyson CFO pleads guilty.
Notable New Products: Pancake Cereal & Baja Blast Hot Sauce
In this week’s new products roundup, Belgian Boys brings a viral TikTok trend to retail shelves, Lesser Evil unveils outer space-themed snacks and Goodles declares, “Here Comes Truffle.”
Amy’s Kitchen Adds Execs to Stabilize Supply Chain Ops, Brand Transparency
After a turbulent 12 months that saw challenges ranging from supply chain hiccups to labor disputes, organic food company Amy’s Kitchen is looking to bring stability to its business by bringing in experienced leaders to fill executive and management level roles across multiple departments.