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

What can BevNET and NOSH’s most-read news stories of 2023 inform us about the coming year? The hosts reflected on the sites’ top viewed articles from the past 12 months – including those about White Claw’s upcoming launch of a non-alcoholic line, the Erewhon NYC pop-up that never was and controversy over a kratom-infused shot brand – and what impact the news may have on trends, innovation and emerging categories in 2024.

What’s in store for 2024? Several industry experts provided insights on trends across packaged food and beverage launches, plus advice for entrepreneurs.

Moving from the executive suite to the consulting table is not always smooth. Former co-founder of Barnana and ex-CEO of keto-friendly bar company CanDo Matt Clifford talked about what he is doing now, his new perspective on the industry and the trends he is keeping an eye on in 2024.

With today’s overwhelming emphasis on ultra-personalization, it’s imperative that natural and specialty food brands are able to identify the next disruptive trends.

Hong Kong-based DDC Enterprise, which operates the DayDayCook brand, announced today it has acquired Thai American foods brand Yai’s Thai for an undisclosed sum, further expanding its presence in the U.S. market.

During the first day of NOSH Live 2023, a trio of current and former executives from Mars, TrüFrü and Houlihan Lokey discussed Mars’ 2022 acquisition of TrüFrü.

Amidst the layoffs and closings, failed Erehwon dreams, and bitter fights over plant-based cheese, there were some brighter moments amidst our top 10 most popular NOSH stories from this year, as well… Right? Thank goodness for FaZe Clan and Family Fund.

In the week’s notable new products roundup, AMC Theatres launches its own line of branded chocolate candies, Square Baby releases a $50 limited edition baby food meal and Bob’s Natural debuts with a line of Pinole Chips.

General Mills struggled to keep pace in Q2 with the price increase-driven double-digit dollar sales growth of the same period last year, per its quarterly earnings report.

Boston-based pickle brand Grillo’s yesterday filed an amended complaint as the latest salvo in its fight against former co-packer Patriot Pickle.

With its glass jar packaging and culinary inspired varieties, Tonnino has staked a claim on the premium tuna space during its 13 years on the market. But can that approach reel in some smaller tykes?

Blackbird Foods is utilizing its foundation in foodservice and a self-manufacturing production model to build a frozen vegan food brand that aims to “displace conventional animal products.”

After announcing the closing of its $40 million Fund II yesterday, venture capital firm Springdale Ventures is looking to “double down” on its early stage CPG investment strategy in the new year.

As concerns about inflation and rising prices continue, Coefficient Capital and The New Consumer have released a 2023 Consumer Trends report.