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

In distribution news, Smackin’ goes nationwide in Kroger, Nightingale adds on to its natural channel footprint and Hero Bread hits Target, among many others.

Fourteen years in, Ithaca Hummus is rolling out its first major brand campaign, transitioning to olive oil formulations and refreshing its packaging – all as part of a broader push toward sustained category leadership.

Gaming isn’t yet a core marketing channel for most food and beverage brands, but as time spent in games increasingly rivals time spent on social media, it’s emerging as a powerful growth engine for converting awareness into transactions.

Packaged food giant Conagra Brands announced today that it has appointed John Brase, the former COO of J.M. Smucker Co., as president and CEO, effective May 31.

Ripi has raised $2.4 million in a seed funding round led by growth equity firm Cutting Horse. Great Circle Ventures, Paperboy Ventures, SuperAngel.Fund and “a bunch of other angels” also contributed, said founder and CEO Ian Tecklin.

New edible coffee brand Moka Energy is using a proprietary process to turn whole coffee beans into a chocolate-like format.

This week, we’re deep diving into the fast growing functional gummies category, reviewing Khloud’s latest crunch, and belting out a modern version of How You Remind Me. Hey, what more could you ask for?

In this week’s new products roundup, Nestlé takes to the pitch ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Reese’s brings back a fan-favorite limited-edition flavor, and Sargento unveils a better-for-you twist on Lunchables.

A Las Vegas-based startup is betting that better-for-you noodles shouldn’t have to sacrifice slurpability.

Dairy Farmers of America this week launched a new cottage cheese brand that packs a third more protein than the leading brand. MULU features a proprietary two-layer formulation that combines slow-digesting casein with fast-acting whey.

The Simply Good Foods Company is seeking to reset its business after a difficult second quarter marked by declining sales, margin pressure and a sizable impairment charge, according to its second-quarter earnings report released today.

Less than three years after launching, supplement gummy brand Grüns has agreed to be acquired by personal care and beauty multinational Unilever.

The New Hampshire-based startup is launching a line of energy gummies designed as a precise, portable alternative to traditional caffeinated drinks – dialing in functionality without the bulk of a beverage.

Making the margins work on sustainable packaging remains an industry-wide puzzle that’s yet to be pieced together. Mars-owned KIND Snacks now has a months-long experiment behind it to back that up.