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[Exclusive] Ripi Lands $2.4M, Preps National Target Launch With Freshly Founder Backing
Ripi has raised $2.4 million in a seed funding round led by growth equity firm Cutting Horse. Great Circle Ventures, Paperboy Ventures, SuperAngel.Fund and “a bunch of other angels” also contributed, said founder and CEO Ian Tecklin.
As Caffeinated Snacking Grows, Moka Energy Launches Edible Coffee Bars
New edible coffee brand Moka Energy is using a proprietary process to turn whole coffee beans into a chocolate-like format.
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Unilever to Acquire Grüns, a Sow Good Shakeup, Cadootz Nets $3M & More
This week, we’re deep diving into the fast growing functional gummies category, reviewing Khloud’s latest crunch, and belting out a modern version of How You Remind Me. Hey, what more could you ask for?
New Products: Nestlé Toll House Takes to the Pitch, Sargento Does Lunch Snack Kits
In this week’s new products roundup, Nestlé takes to the pitch ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Reese’s brings back a fan-favorite limited-edition flavor, and Sargento unveils a better-for-you twist on Lunchables.
More Slurp, Less Sacrifice: KYUNU Reimagines Better-For-You Ramen
A Las Vegas-based startup is betting that better-for-you noodles shouldn’t have to sacrifice slurpability.
The Future of Cottage Cheese Is Here – And It Has Even More Protein
Dairy Farmers of America this week launched a new cottage cheese brand that packs a third more protein than the leading brand. MULU features a proprietary two-layer formulation that combines slow-digesting casein with fast-acting whey.
Simply Good Foods Enters ‘Reset Year’ Amid Sales Slump, Bets on Quest to Lead Recovery
The Simply Good Foods Company is seeking to reset its business after a difficult second quarter marked by declining sales, margin pressure and a sizable impairment charge, according to its second-quarter earnings report released today.
Unilever To Acquire Grüns
Less than three years after launching, supplement gummy brand Grüns has agreed to be acquired by personal care and beauty multinational Unilever.
Kicking The Can: GateDrop Bets on Gummies as Next Wave in Energy
The New Hampshire-based startup is launching a line of energy gummies designed as a precise, portable alternative to traditional caffeinated drinks – dialing in functionality without the bulk of a beverage.
KIND’s Paper Wrapper Test Shows Promise, But Pricing Still Blocks Scale
Making the margins work on sustainable packaging remains an industry-wide puzzle that’s yet to be pieced together. Mars-owned KIND Snacks now has a months-long experiment behind it to back that up.
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