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

Dario Wolos, the founder and CEO of fast-growing Mexican-inspired restaurant chain Tacombi and consumer brand Vista Hermosa, spoke about his vision to share Mexican culture through authentic food, hospitality and experience, how the journey of building a business has come to define who he is as an entrepreneur and a leader, and his decision to align with acclaimed restaurateur Danny Meyer.

The conference turned its attention to agriculture over the weekend while climate protests ranged outside the doors. The primary grievance connecting both protesters and attendees: proposed climate action has not been not enough.

The nominees for NOSH’s “Best Of 2022” Awards reflect the variety and strength within the industry both in front of and behind the scenes.

Oatly announced it will lay off staff and transition the business to an “asset-light” hybrid production model after reporting a net loss of $107.9 million, with revenue growth falling short of analysts’ expectations, in its Q3 earnings report today.

Voyage Food moves into brick and mortar, Caulipower launches frozen meals in retail and plant-based chicken companies Daring Foods and Alpha Foods expand footprint with new distribution deals.

Tyson Foods CFO John R. Tyson apologized for his arrest on November 6 during the company’s Q4 FY2022 earnings call Monday. The company reported record sales for 2022 but fell short of FY revenue expectations on the back of high beef prices and headwinds to pork sales.

A judge from Washington State has extended the temporary block on a $4 billion payout to Albertsons’ shareholders in an effort to halt the cash dividend until the grocery giant’s proposed merger with Kroger can be fully reviewed by federal regulators. Judge Ken Schubert of King County Superior Court last week extended the temporary restraining order (TRO), now effective until Nov. 17.

B&G Foods is “actively seeking” a buyer for snack brand Back to Nature, stating on this week’s third quarter earnings report that while the brand was performing well enough, the divestment is part of a larger initiative to refocus B&G’s core portfolio and reduce debt.

This week’s roundup of new products saw better-for-you iterations of classic Italian treats, chocolate products to help fight off aches and pains and new charcuterie trays for holiday entertaining.

In this week’s roundup: Kristen Bell’s bar brand This Saves Lives was acquired by Upworthy parent company; Square Roots and UNFI to co-locate facilities; FDA publishes new food traceability rule and alt-protein makers form the Fungi Protein Association.

In this episode, the hosts explained why founders regularly attend industry events are often better positioned to support their brands than those who don’t, riffed on the impact of sleek and clever packaging and marveled at a sparkling water brand’s latest LTO. This episode also features a conversation with Michael Lewis, the founder of oomph, a new brand of low-sugar, functional candy.

At NOSH Live on Dec. 1 + 2 in Santa Monica, natural and better-for-you brands, investors, retailers and suppliers will hear from some of the industry’s top executives and thought leaders. Together this slate of CPG all-stars will help our audience prepare for 2023, better understand the current financial climate, and explore new growth strategies.

After announcing a $5.7 million net loss in Q3, Laird Superfoods’ executive team laid out the company’s plans to rebound from a challenging year during its quarterly earnings call on Thursday.

After reporting “disappointing” revenues, Beyond Meat CEO Ethan Brown told analysts on the company’s third quarter earnings call that he is taking “aggressive measures” to right the ship at the plant-based meat brand.