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A Dozen Cousins Launches with Backing of General Mills Vets
While working at General Mills, Ibraheem Basir found himself trying to develop products that would both encourage healthy eating and appeal to mainstream shoppers. Now, he’s applying that strategy to his own company — A Dozen Cousins — which is backed by John Foraker, former president of Annie’s Homegrown and current CEO of Once Upon a Farm, and Gail Peterson, a former General Mills marketing director.
Taste Radio Ep. 124: Milk Street/America’s Test Kitchen Founder: ‘Nothing is Authentic’… Food Is a ‘River That Keeps Moving’
Christopher Kimball, the founder of Milk Street and America’s Test Kitchen, explained his perspective that, at its core, there is nothing “authentic” about food, which he views as a “river that keeps moving,” shared his stance on buzzy trends and why flavor is what’s missing in the discussion about organics.
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Is Impossible Foods’ Mission ‘Sustainable’?
Last week the company released its 2018 sustainability impact report, which highlighted the startup’s progress and challenges during its continued pursuit to eliminate animals in food production by 2035.
The Checkout: ALDI Focuses on Fresh with Remodel and Expansion
Retailers made some big moves this week. From new strategies with product assortment, to efforts to improve the customer experience, here are some of the top stories you need to know.
Three Ways Blue Apron Plans to Achieve Revenue Growth
At a presentation today, the CEO of meal kit maker Blue Apron said the company is ready to tackle revenue by focusing on new on demand offerings, dialing in its marketing strategy and expanding the types of products it offers consumers.
Elevator Talk: StirItUp Brings Shelf-Stable Hummus to Healthy Office Workers
Meet StirItUp, the producer of shelf-stable hummus brand Hummustir. Tune in to hear Rakesh Barmecha, CEO of StirItUp, discuss how the brand identified its core consumer and refined its branding and value proposition.
Yai’s Thai Goes National with Whole Foods
From a Thai sauce brand gaining nationwide distribution, to a vegan puff maker adding new doors, here is the distribution news you need to know.
Good Catch Reels in Investment
The investment round was led by New Crop Capital with European food producer PHW Group, retailers Thrive Market and Fresh Direct also taking part.
3 Brands Use Innovation to Enter New Aisles
Popcorn seasoning brand Kernel Season’s, oat-based food brand Quaker Oats and squeezable applesauce company GoGo Squeez all announced new products to move beyond their legacy offerings, eating occasions and consumers.
Taste Radio Ep. 123: How The Millennial Masterminds Behind Yasso Created An $80M Brand
Drew Harrington and Amanda Klane, the millennial masterminds behind frozen Greek yogurt company Yasso, on the keys to building an $80 million brand. How Cali’flour founder Amy Lacey created a thriving direct-to-consumer business for her brand of innovative, vegetable-based pizza crusts.