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

China-based MetaMeat International is working to build a new plant-based brand platform in the U.S., leaning into its manufacturing power as well as its restaurant experience to create a broad-reaching product line.

Activia is getting a glow-up both inside and outside the cup, aimed at connecting with a new generation of consumers who are increasingly focused on gut health.

A new wave of better-for-you ice cream is filling up the frozen aisle, aligning with trends to high-protein and clean-label formulations.

From plant-based fish to dessert-flavored sunflower seeds, this week’s new product innovations span all sides of the industry. Check out the gallery below for the latest launches from Juicy Marbles, Smackin’, Banza, Mike’s Mighty Good and more.

Broad-based volume gains helped beverage and fruit snacks producer SunOpta deliver “outstanding” second quarter results, according to CEO Brian Kocher.

Plant-based poultry producer Daring Foods has been acquired by Australian alt-protein company v2food, with backing by Ajinomoto Co, Inc. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Jeff Gendelman, CEO of Daring Foods, told Nosh the partnership will leverage the scale and frozen food expertise of Ajinomoto and the proprietary protein technology of v2food, bringing the brand into new protein formats and meal occasions across retail and foodservice channels.

Frozen food brand Jesse & Ben’s House Cut has secured a “seven-figure” seed round investment to support its expanded retail footprint in the natural channel.

Japanese barbecue sauce slinger Bachan’s may be the latest condiment brand to explore an exit, according to Axios Pro.

The latest episode of Elevator Talk features leaders from Sohha Savory, Coro Foods, La Pêche, SaladSprinkles, and Cedar F&B. Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. Our special co-host is Beth Brown, founder and principal advisor at growth-stage consultancy S3 Connect, who shared her thoughts, questions and feedback with the participants.

The CPG Week podcast covers lawsuits against Chobani and Uncle Nearest Whiskey as well as Beyond’s name-change.

Amylu Foods has secured an investment from TowerBrook Capital Partners and Prelude Growth Partners that will support continued retail expansion.

While reporting a bleak second quarter on Wednesday, Beyond Meat announced plans to shrink its North America workforce by 6%.

Laird Superfood has made progress toward its goal of achieving “sustainable profitability,” continuing a growth trend in its Q2 earnings as it prioritizes its wholesale segment.

Recent distribution moves include Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches expansion into more Whole Foods regions, Yo Mama’s in-store debut at Costco, Doughlicious’ new partnership with Wegmans, and more.