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

This week, we’re investigating David Protein’s parent co’s Series B, getting our protein from edible cookie dough (finally), and standing in a field full of cows for wellness reasons. Hey, what more could you ask for?

Grüns and parent company Unilever are facing a proposed class action lawsuit alleging the supplement brand deceptively markets its allulose-sweetened gummies as “sugar free.”

In this week’s new products roundup, Trubar teams up with the Minions for a banana bread-inspired kids protein bar, Incredifulls brings PAW Patrol to the frozen PB&J set, and Annie’s taps into the pickle flavor craze with its latest mac and cheese innovation.

Campbell’s sales declined in Q4 and FY2026 earnings this morning, citing “weakness” in its Snack portfolio and inflationary headwinds.

Doich is gearing up to launch a line of Protein Cups in October, marking its first step beyond its flagship snacking dough. The new confection, which is free from seed oils and artificial sweeteners, will debut direct-to-consumer in 8-packs.

Cottage cheese maker Good Culture is shaking up its executive management team, naming a slate of new hires this week.

On the CPG Week Podcast, the team breaks down a series of lawsuits targeting the use of allulose and a crustless sandwich trademark case.

Better-for-you mac and cheese maker Goodles has agreed to be acquired by Barilla Group, the company announced on Wednesday evening.

Potato chips makers are under fire, with allegations of false marketing and deceptive business practices over label claims about avocado oil.

Building a $100 million candy brand in a country of roughly 27 million people forced FUNDAY Natural Sweets to think beyond the better-for-you niche. Now, the Australian brand is seeking to translate that mass-market appeal to the U.S.

David Protein’s Medici Brands has secured $250 million to scale its manufacturing and unveil a new salty snack later this year.

Nestlé has divested its vitamins, minerals and supplements (VMS) business, or “Holistic Health platform,” to Yellow Wood Partners for $1 billion.

Most importantly, it makes a great bowl of sugary milk as a finisher.

Sach Foods’ mission to popularize paneer in the U.S. with an authentic, clean label, organic approach is opening opportunities for innovation beyond traditional categories.