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

Taste Tomorrow Ventures, the early-stage investment fund established by beverage incubator L.A. Libations, has taken a minority equity stake in better-for-you candy brand Better Sour. Financial terms were not disclosed; however, Better Sour’s founders confirmed the startup is raising a seven-figure round to support new product launches and expanded distribution.

We sat down with Katie Cline, VP of Marketing at Bubbies Ice Cream, to learn more about the brand’s introduction of Mini Ice Cream Sandwich Cookies.

Paine Schwartz Partners is deepening its footprint in the sustainable food chain, announcing today its investment in specialty food distributor Chex Finer Foods.

Honey is the hero ingredient in a new children’s snack brand co-founded by former professional soccer player David Beckham and serial entrepreneur Shaun Neff. Launching today in Target stores nationwide, BEEUP offers fruit-flavored snacks geared toward youth sports, a market the founders say has been largely overlooked in the snack aisle.

Jus-Rol is rolling out its clean label Puff Pastry to 300 Target stores nationwide this month, adding to its growing momentum which has seen dollar sales up 39% and unit sales spike 42% in 2025.

In recent marketing news, Nutri-Grain and Bulletproof show off their fresh new looks, General Mills and Popchips collaborate with summer movie releases, and Little Sesame takes hummus on a road trip.

While last week’s cyberattack dominated the discussion during UNFI’s third-quarter earnings call Tuesday, executives also shed light on the company’s decision to exit its “unprofitable” long-term supply agreement with grocery operator Key Food Stores Co-operative.

In this week’s new products roundup, Ocean Spray spices up its Craisins line, Sauz joins forces with Little Spoon, and Sunnie takes inspiration from a classic campfire treat.

Amazon is consolidating the Whole Foods leadership team under Amazon’s Worldwide Grocery Stores, with former Whole Foods Market CEO Jason Buechel in the top seat.

PepsiCo will shutter its Frito-Lay facility in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., which has been operational for over 50 years and will result in layoffs affecting about 480 employees.

In this reviews roundup, we nosh on Justin’s latest chocolate additions, Fable Fish Co. salmon jerky, and MUSH protein bars.

This week, the podcast team explores an antitrust lawsuit centered around protein bar David’s acquisition of its supplier Epogee. Next, the hosts look toward regulatory headwinds in hemp drinks and why there are signs of optimism despite retail setbacks. Finally, the team looks at candy maker Joyride’s new $30 million funding round before discussing the future of plant-based cheese.

The USDA has granted three new waivers restricting candy and soda from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs.

Snack startup Doosra has refreshed its branding to speak to its Indian roots without leaning into tropes while positioning the brand better for trial in retail.