Food Industry News, Insights, and Education for the CPG Community

How can a brand stand out among thousands of others exhibiting at the show? Spoiler: It’s not another branded tote bag or t-shirt.

You might not know the names for these practices, but by the time you’ve been through a day or two at Expo West, there’s a good chance you’ve encountered them.

Exhibiting at Expo West can be prohibitively expensive for an emerging brand with a limited budget. Here’s what to do instead.

In this distribution roundup: BelliWelli extends into supplements with a new partnership with a mass retailer, Blender Bites secures space with Southeastern Grocers, and more.

In this week’s new products roundup, Graza makes its first foray into the snack space with limited-edition chips, The Frozen Farmer teams up with Barbie to create its newest frozen treat, and Mid-Day Squares launches new pack sizes in response to consumer demand.

This week’s podcast dives into the FTC’s challenge to the $24.6B Kroger/Albertsons merger, the potential of yaupon in energy beverages, and why Mason Dixie is betting consumers want more clean comfort food.

FILLO’s, a Latin American-inspired food brand, is launching two new flavors of its Walking Tamales exclusively available at Whole Foods Market stores nationwide. The rollout bolsters the brand’s partnership with the natural grocery chain.

The latest episode of Elevator Talk features leaders from Myna Snacks, Força Foods, Doosra and Zesty Z. Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. Our special co-host is Nick Mindel, a partner with venture capital firm Amberstone, who shared his thoughts, questions and feedback with the participants.

Building on its success in the breakfast sandwich category, Mason Dixie Foods is expanding its range of frozen heat-and-eat offerings with new elevated takes on traditional fast-food options rolling out this week at Whole Foods Market stores.

BFG Partners has launched Fund III and has already raised about 70% to its goal of $125 million to provide capital growth to better-for-you food, beverage and personal care brands.

As speculated last week, the next challenge for the proposed $24.6 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons is coming from the federal government.

In this week’s notable new products roundup, Goodles’ makes its portfolio more inclusive with gluten-free offerings, Siete expands its gluten-free cookie lineup and Guy Fieri brings Flavortown to retailers nationwide. Serenity Kids Serenity Kids is bringing global flavors to tiny tots with its new line of World Explorer Pouches. Available in six varieties – Free… Read more »

This week the BevNET and Nosh team discusses Poppi acquisition rumors, the investment landscape, and consumer adoption of functional mushrooms.

The pushback against Kroger and Albertsons’ proposed $24.6 billion merger continues to mount, with a new report from Bloomberg claiming that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) plans to file a lawsuit to block the deal as early as next week.