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

Flash-frozen coffee producer Cometeer is making its brick-and-mortar retail debut this month in all seven Erewhon locations in Southern California. As part of the rollout, the company is also debuting three new 4-pack varieties, available exclusively in Erewhon stores, which will retail for $10.99 each. What is Cometeer? Founded in 2015 by CEO Matt Roberts… Read more »

Nestlé has introduced a new online platform, the Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP), designed to give young entrepreneurs access to education and career development opportunities, with the broader goal of generating ideas to benefit the global food system.

2022 appears to be the moment for regenerative agriculture with brands often leading the charge, but numerous third-party organizations have recently emerged. Here’s what you need to know about what these certifications mean, how to get them, and how much it is going to cost.

Club CPG, a digital company focused on bringing web3 strategies to the consumer sector, is looking to more closely mentor a new generation of tech-minded startups with its two latest projects: The Pop Incubator and Builder’s Club. The new programs are a part of Club CPG’s latest extension, Pop, a token-gated web3 community accessible exclusively… Read more »

This week’s roundup of notable new products saw brands launching heat-and-eat meals inspired by global flavors, creating better-for-you, vegan versions of classic candy bars and crafting a spicy sauce with “one of the most sustainable foods on the planet.”

In this week’s Checkout: NPD finds inflation pushes consumers to bargain grocery shop and visit restaurants less; Creatd Ventures completes acquisition of breakfast brand Brave; Justin’s continues to support the bees; and Luke Bryan makes popcorn to support the future of the agricultural industry.

In their ongoing efforts to win the hearts and minds of U.S. consumers, emerging plant-based meat giants are looking to make their case at the drive-through. But have these moves accomplished their purpose and contributed to ongoing success?

Pangea Natural Foods has launched a pilot partnership with H Mart stores in Texas as part of a larger goal of expanding its plant-based patty business internationally.

Two months after downgrading its full-year guidance due to “unprecedented volatility” and “numerous challenges,” Hain Celestial announced today that net sales for the full Fiscal Year 2022 dropped 4% year-over-year to $1.89 billion.

What started as a way to treat mental health for a father and son has evolved into a wellness-focused tea brand with the support of Gwyneth Paltrow that offers both RTD cans and loose leaf blends targeting marginalized communities.

California-based Goodles has landed its better-for-you mac and cheese in Whole Foods Market stores nationwide, marking its first placement in a natural channel retailer.

Consumer demand for BFY frozen pizza has begun to gain ground on conventional varieties. With this increased demand, brands have begun to view the segment as a mode to expand their better-for-you comfort food lines and reach new areas of the store.

Jen Liao, the co-founder of XCJ, a fast-growing direct-to-consumer frozen food brand inspired by Chinese street cuisine, spoke about how rapid planning and thoughtful execution have paid massive dividends in the company’s development, why self-manufacturing was the only path forward and how XCJ is managing multiple business divisions while continuing to grow and maintain quality standards.

UK-based wellness brand TRIP has closed a $12 million funding round as it expands from CBD-infused drinks and oils into gummies.