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

Deana Karim, the founder of direct-to-consumer low-sugar, low-carb and gluten-free baking brand Good Dee’s, has acquired and relaunched West Food Brands (WFB).

Soaring global demand for functional nutrition products, with protein at the forefront, pushed sales up 2.7% in Q1 2026 on the back of 1.5% increase in volume and 1.2% bump in average pricing.

Mediterranean food producer Cedar’s Foods has hit the bullseye, landing in over 1,500 Target stores nationwide. The curated collection includes the brand’s Cucumber Garlic Dill Tzatziki, Hot Honey Dip and Feta Dip.

Smearcase has secured Chicago-based venture firm Listen as its first institutional investor as the three-year-old company works to scale and support its growing natural channel distribution footprint.

Granola, oatmeal and cereal producer Purely Elizabeth has reportedly tapped Houlihan Lokey to explore a potential sale that could value the company at over $600 million.

This week, we’re we’re discovering how to make the most of the Yuka app, swapping out the fryer oil with Fera fruit, and slathering our faces with probiotic packed Korean Coleslaw. Hey, what more could you ask for?

Treeline Cheese has ridden out the hype cycle of plant-based dairy and has finally nailed product market fit, according to founder and CEO Michael Schwarz.

In this week’s new products roundup, Simple Mills launches a collection of Regenerative Organic Certified baking mixes, Hot Ones sauce partner Heatonist teams up with Cantina Royale and Quaker taps into the ongoing proteins craze.

The global chocolate industry is undergoing a significant transformation as companies grapple with sustainability pressures and economic headwinds that are reshaping how cocoa is grown, sourced and produced.

Whether it’s reaching for a store brand, trying a health-focused snack, cooking more meals at home or ordering takeout for convenience, everyday food choices by U.S. consumers are contributing to a major shift in the food and beverage industry

High protein ice cream maker Frozen One announced it has raised a $2 million seed round led by Supernatural Ventures and The Angel Group with additional participation from Tonic Ventures and Lucinda Capital.

This week, the podcast covers how Gatorade is courting dehydrated non-athletes and Laird Superfood’s acquisition strategy.

Jeni’s Splendid has appointed longtime Ben & Jerry’s executive David Stever as its new CEO, as the brand targets retail and franchise growth.

Zero Acre Farms is going deep in seed oil-free cooking fats with a Organic Fera fruit fryer product for foodservice operators.