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

Today, we’re taking a temperature check on how the state of the food industry last year will sway what’s to come, per market researcher SPINS’ 2025 Industry Update & Trends Predictions.

On this episode of CPG Week, the podcast dives into the revival of nostalgic beverage brands, the implications of California’s fight against ultra-processed foods and one beverage co-packer’s abrupt plant closure.

Flowers Foods’ management team sees significant growth potential for Simple Mills following its $795 million acquisition, as executives outlined plans to broaden the snack and baking mix brand’s distribution, accelerate new product development and amplify brand awareness during a conference call today. The new parent company plans to handle the business with a “fairly light touch, particularly in the early days” to preserve its entrepreneurial spirit.”

We’ve released a new digital content calendar to make it even easier for you to stay ahead in the food, beverage, and beer industries. See what’s coming up in 2025 and start planning ahead.

Flowers Foods, Inc. announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Simple Mills from company management, Vestar Capital Partners and initial angel investors for $795 million in a cash transaction. The deal is subject to customary regulatory approval and closing conditions and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2025…. Read more »

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is not renowned for its speed (or ability to meet deadlines), but it appears the agency is kicking off 2025 with a “new year, new me” attitude,

At Nosh Live, three CPG food manufacturing stakeholders discussed how operational decisions can either unlock fresh opportunities or bring new challenges.

Rybelsus. Wegovy. Ozempic. Whatever brand name it may come under, GLP-1s are rapidly changing the game in CPG as food manufacturers have scrambled to better understand how the rising popularity of these weight loss drugs will impact consumer buying habits.

Global private equity firm Advent International announced today it has agreed to acquire condiment, seasoning, and spice platform Sauer Brands from Falfurrias Capital Partners for an undisclosed sum.

At Nosh Live Winter 2024, Rodney Clark, co-founder and managing partner at Aspect Consumer Partners, walked attendees through the past quarter-century of financing cycles – specifically, the dot-com bust (1999-2001), the great financial crisis (2007-2009), and the pandemic (2020-2022) – drawing on his perspective as one of the first investment bankers to understand the fundamental changes taking place within the food and beverage industry as consumers became interested in health and sustainability.

California Governor Gavin Newsom issued executive order directing state agencies to provide recommendations to limit the harms of “ultra-processed foods” and investigate the adverse health impacts of ingredients like food dyes.

Instant consumption means instant insights. For Gopuff, that means tracking product purchases to the potential impetus behind the buy. Take a look to learn how social media, big TV moments and value-seeking shaped shopper’s carts in 2024.

In this week’s notable new products gallery, premium brownie maker Lexington Bakes ventures into the breakfast treat category, Magic Spoon makes its first foray into granola, and Daily Harvest bulks up its product portfolio with protein smoothies.