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In its second quarterly earnings report since acquiring OWYN, The Simply Good Foods Company (SGFC) posted double-digit net sales gains fueled, in part, by the “mainstreaming of consumer demand” for high-protein, low-sugar, low-carb foods and beverages. “With a diversified portfolio of three uniquely positioned brands aligned with these consumer megatrends, we believe Simply Good is… Read more »

After expanding in grocery retail last year, Spring & Mulberry is embracing an omnichannel approach to distribution with new partnerships in wine retailers and department stores.

The latest episode of Elevator Talk features leaders from E3 Energy Cubes, The Flavorsmith, Terranean, Sphere Snacks and Masala Gossip. Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. Our special co-host is Elisa Croft, the co-founder of First Friday CPG, who shared her thoughts, questions and feedback with the participants.

Across the packaged food industry, operators are scrambling to reshore supply chains amid sweeping tariffs. New York-based Burlap & Barrel sources spices directly from smallholder farmers in several dozen nations, paying multiples over commodity prices for Vietnamese cinnamon, Zanzibar black peppercorns and Hungarian paprika.

Ultraprocessed foods are an invention enabled by modern technology, and amid the growing pushback against them, The Paleo Diet has seen an opportunity to revive its prehistoric approach to packaged food.

AI-driven food company Starday Foods has raised a $11 million Series A funding round to expand the distribution footprint of its four brands and optimize its new retailer partnerships platform.

Is the sleepy pasta sauce segment really reeling in star power? That’s the tone behind Monte’s Fine Foods’ latest capital raise after it pulled in $2 million from the consumer venture studio known as Night.

Rosebud Ice Cream founder (and cream executive officer) spoke with Nosh about his new soft-serve pouch innovation and why it will open the door to compete in the saturated ice cream category.

In this week’s notable new products roundup, cheese maker Sartori enters the snacking category, Fancypants unveils two limited-edition spring flavors, and Hero Bread expands its Crafted Collection.

In this reviews roundup, we take a bite of a Hero Labs’ low-carb bagel, Bon Bee Honey energy bars, a super simple spin on plant-based frozen desserts, and adult-geared pouched snacks promoting gut health.