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EVO Hemp Launches Line of U.S. Grown Hemp Products
The brand, known for its line of hemp-based bars, is expanding its portfolio to include a complete line of products made entirely with U.S.-grown hemp, a first for a food brand in the US, according to the company. The new products, which include hemp hearts, protein and seed oil, expands EVO’s retail presence outside of its hemp bars that are sold in over 3,000 retailers.
Q4 Earning Report Roundup: Turning 2016 Losses Into 2017 Gains
Snyder’s-Lance Inc., Flowers Foods, Dean Foods Company and the Campbell Soup Company all held their quarterly earning calls last week. The company’s leaders spoke to gains, losses and lessons learned that they hope to apply to 2017.
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Health Warrior Deepens Its Roots While Pushing Growth
Superfood snack brand Health Warrior is moving into its next phase of growth with the launch of a new line. But with this expansion, the brand is not forgetting its core mission. Simultaneously, the company is doubling down on the values that were intrinsic to its formation with a new flavor of its current chia bar.
Branding and Manufacturing Deals Lead the Day
A manufacturer brought a brand in house, and a brand house invested in a manufacturer today. Snack brand Snyder’s-Lance announced today that it made an investment in Natural Foodworks Group (NFG) while incubator Fresca Foods acquired Open Road Snacks.
Simple Mills Expands Line to Take On Center Store
Grain-free baking and snack brand Simple Mills has expanded its gluten-free, clean-ingredient line to include sprouted seed crackers and grain-free, low-sugar cookies.
SHANTI Bar Goes For Gold
In the last year, SHANTI has seen 300 percent growth, according to the company. It’s now sold in over 500 stores including Whole Foods Markets Florida region and Bed Bath & Beyond nationwide, and is adding more in the months to come. And with an official partnership with Team U.S.A. goalie, Hope Solo, it doesn’t look like they’ll be making any back passes in marketing efforts, either.
JMK Makes First Food Investment, in Miyoko’s Kitchen
Last week Miyoko’s Kitchen, a producer of non-dairy, plant-based, vegan cultured cheeses, announced it closed a Series B round of investment. The round was lead by JMK Consumer Growth Partners, with Obvious Ventures, Stray Dog Capital, and the CircleUp Growth Fund also taking part.
Press Clips: Innovation Makes Headlines (And Money) in 2017
This week’s Press Clips examines how companies are focusing on innovation growth in 2017: with new products, changing retail platforms, built up entrepreneurial support systems, and restructured missions.
Tackling Trends: Packaged Facts Predicts Filipino Flavors And More For 2017
Kara Nielsen, an expert in the study of food and beverage trends and the consumer values, and a researcher with Packaged Facts, presented a webcast, which highlighted flavors, products and categories emerging from fine dining, food halls, entrepreneurs and start-ups, last month. Here are five trends Packaged Facts researchers think you can expect to see enter the culinary spotlight in 2017.
Kellogg, Hershey’s, Hormel and Post Talk Strategy in Hopes of Growth
Over the last two weeks, The Kellogg Company, Hershey Company, Hormel Foods Corporation, and Post Holdings all held quarterly earning calls and shareholder meetings. Though their brands and products span a myriad of grocery categories, each CPG giant saw growth and losses, and spoke to how it plans to move the needle for the remainder of the fiscal year.









