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Kodiak Doubles Business Under L Catterton, Reaches $580M in Retail Sales
Kodiak has taken the slow road to surging past its competitors, but with the backing of L Catterton, the protein-packed food company is quickly gaining ground on legacy competitors across an array of categories.
THE CPG INSIDER WEEKLY
This week, we’re looking into a chunky raise by Whisps’ parent co, sprinkling our sorbet with collagen, and getting a taste of Old Blighty courtesy of Bush’s Beans. Hey, what more could you ask for?
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New Products: Gritzy Reimagines Southern Grits, Ni-Howdy Unveils Squeezable Soy Sauce
In this week’s new products roundup, Gritzy seeks to reimagine a classic Southern comfort food, Ni-Howdy unveils squeezable soy sauce, and Chips Ahoy! launches its first-ever mystery flavor.
Reformulation Revolution: Tracking Big Food’s 2026 MAHA-Driven Ingredient Changes
The MAHA movement has evolved from a political initiative focused largely on petroleum-based dyes into one of the biggest reformulation waves the packaged food industry has seen in years.
Sargento Acquires La Terra Fina
Cheese manufacturer Sargento announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire dips, spreads and quiches producer La Terra Fina.
Sunnie Launches Lunch Kits In ‘Full Circle Moment’
Sunnie Snacks has partnered with other emerging brands to launch two better-for-you lunch kit products, Pizza and Hummus.
Whisps Parent Company Names Former Dot’s Exec as CEO, Nabs $17M in Fresh Funding
The Farmer Companies has named Randy Johnson as CEO, marking a significant leadership transition as the cheese snack manufacturer seeks to accelerate growth across North America.
CPG Week Podcast: Freezer Burns, Bankruptcy and Food’s Biggest Changemakers
This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss the collapse of one of the nation’s largest beverage distributors, a closely watched false advertising dispute in the frozen novelty aisle, ongoing scrutiny surrounding regenerative dairy leader Alexandre Family Farm, Vita Coco’s latest acquisition, and the launch of Nosh Impact 50, the inaugural list recognizing the people shaping the future of the packaged food industry.
Sprouts Adds 1,300 New Items as Q2 Sales Rise 5% to $2.3B
Sprouts Farmers Market continues to grow as a leading natural retailer with an expanding assortment and store footprint as it posts 5% net sales growth to $2.3 billion during the second quarter per its latest earnings report.
Hershey Leans on Innovation, Salty Snacks as It Tightens 2026 Outlook
The Hershey Company has narrowed its full-year guidance toward the upper end of its previous outlook amid steady demand across confectionery and snacks, continued pricing strength and increased innovation.







