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Splendid Spoon Raises $12M to Expand D2C Model
Direct-to-consumer plant-based meal delivery service Splendid Spoon announced today that it raised an additional $12 million to expand its offerings and reach more consumers.
Elevator Talk: Mmmly, Sow Good, Appleton’s Market, Bon AppéSweet, True Scoops
In our 50th episode of Elevator Talk, we feature leaders from Mmmly, Sow Good, Appleton’s Market, Bon AppéSweet and True Scoops. Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. This week’s special co-host is Tom Spier, the founder and managing partner of BFG Partners, who shared his thoughts, questions and feedback with the participants.
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Fancy Foods Notebook: Brands Boast Strong, Sustainable Supply Chains and Rethink Commodities
After two years of virtual events and pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions, an in-person return to the Specialty Food Association’s Winter Fancy Foods show brought an eagerness to boast about the people and processes behind each product.
Everything Legendary Raises $6M to Democratize Plant-Based Eating
Plant-based protein brand Everything Legendary announced today the closing of a $6 million round of capital led by CircleUp with participation by General Mills’ investment group 301 Inc and entrepreneur Mark Cuban.
Led by RXBar Vets, Feastables Looks to Offer a ‘Ticket to the Carnival’
What do you get when you pair a top YouTuber with seasoned CPG execs? Enter Feastables, a line of chocolate bars with ambitions to become a snacking platform brand.
The Checkout: Former NFL Player Sued For Promoting Nestle’s Plant-based Protein Brand; Laird Superfood Announces New CEO
In this week’s Checkout: The Texas Beef Council sues former NFL player for partnering with plant-based protein brand, Laird Superfood names new CEO with an update on the business and Zero Acre Farms closes $37 million Series A funding round.
The Hershey Company: Net Sales Up Double-Digits for 2021 Despite Supply Hurdles
The Hershey Company saw net sales rise 10.1% to over $8.9 billion in 2021, according to the company’s Q4 and full year earnings results released yesterday. Organic, constant currency net sales for the Pennsylvania-based confectionery giant rose 8.7% in the full year and reported net income was up 16.4% to $1.4 billion. Adjusted earnings per… Read more »
Grassland Dairy Acquires Medlee Foods to Build Out Branded Assortment
Grassland Dairy Products has acquired seasoned butter brand Medlee Foods, which will operate under a new division called Grassland Specialty Brands (GSB), the company announced on Monday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
4505 Sells to Benestar Brands, CEO Says Company Will Move Beyond Meat Snacks
Meat snack maker 4505 was acquired by holding company Benestar Brands on Tuesday, a deal that comes as the brand looks to expand beyond its flagship pork rinds under a new leadership team. Moving forward, the company plans to expand beyond meat-based snacks.
King’s Hawaiian Acquires Shaka Tea
Family-owned food manufacturer King’s Hawaiian has acquired Hawaii-based beverage brand Shaka Tea, the company announced today. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The deal comes less than two years after the baked goods and restaurant company invested in Shaka as part of a $2.3 million funding round. According to a press release, Shaka Tea… Read more »