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

Moringa-focused nutrition company Kuli Kuli (#N2121) announced today it will debut four new products spanning two formats at Natural Products Expo West. But there’s a twist…

Get ready for our March Community Calls! This month, discover which plant-based categories are thriving and which are declining with SPINS, and learn how to conserve capital and improve cash flow with Bob Burke.

The Amazon-owned grocery chain announced today that it will begin opening up new “small-format” stores, called Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, for quick trips in several urban markets, beginning with a Manhattan location this fall.

If you want to speak Expo fluently, first you’ve got to learn the alphabet. Fortunately, we’ve compiled this handy set of definitions for you, down to the letter.

A number of possible medical conditions may befall an attendee, from indigestion to trampling injuries to a raging hangover.

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.