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

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From pantry staples to snacks, the anti-seed oil sentiment was strong across product categories at the Summer Fancy Food Show this week.

Ancient regenerative grain buckwheat is growing its presence in the U.S. market, and three exhibitors at this year’s Summer Fancy Food Show presented a range of applications aimed at introducing the gluten-free, fiber-rich input into American diets.

Specialty foods producer Lancaster Colony Corporation has rebranded as The Marzetti Company in an effort to honor its history while entering its next chapter of growth.

The abrupt closure of Lincoln, R.I.-based co-packer Plants to Food has left several brands wondering where and when they will be able to access their products.

Is Dubai chocolate the new freeze-dried candy? The Middle Eastern confection, featuring a milk chocolate bar filled with pistachio cream and kadayif, has exploded in popularity and is now showing up in a range of CPG formats.

Exhibitors at the Summer Fancy Food Show showcased modern takes on the morning meal with a focus on nutrition and convenience.

Del Monte Foods, one of the country’s largest producers and distributors of branded food products, announced late Tuesday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protections and is seeking a buyer.

The plant-based meat category has undergone numerous waves, but those still in the market believe they finally narrowed in the product types, positioning and formulations to make it among mainstream consumers.

Shore Capital Partners announced today the close of its third food and beverage fund with over $450 million in capital commitments.

At the Specialty Food Association’s Summer Fancy Food Show, brands showcased authentically diverse offerings in the refrigerated dip set that lean into health trends and global flavors.

Japanese trading and investment company Marubeni Corporation has acquired Phoenix, Ariz.-based Bubbies Ice Cream, marking its entrance into the U.S. ice cream market. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. As part of the transaction, Bubbies will join Marubeni American Corporation, based in New York City, while continuing operations out of Phoenix, per a press… Read more »

Tazzy Candy has pivoted from its inaugural product type to a new 3-SKU line of Cookie Bites along with the yet-to-be launched second endeavor, with both debuting at the Summer Fancy Food Show this week.

Organic foods brand Bearded Brothers has acquired fellow bar maker SANS Meal Bar, SANS founder and CEO Nathan Gordon announced on LinkedIn Friday.