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

BellRing Brands, maker of Premier Protein and Dymatize, is facing down a swarm of lawyers as multiple law firms specializing in shareholders rights have announced investigations into the publicly traded CPG company over allegations it violated securities laws.

From Guinness-inspired ice cream to egg-based protein pasta, this week’s new product innovations span all sides of the industry.

BranchOut Food endured unexpected challenges to its manufacturing structure soon after the company went public, altering the timeline and trajectory of its business strategy over the last two years.

The FDA and USDA are collaborating to develop a federally recognized uniform definition for ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) amid mounting health concerns.

Tia Lupita founder Hector Saldivar emphasized to Nosh the potential market opportunity the legacy player sees in the better-for-you Hispanic food market and the validation and efficiencies this deal will provide.

Cocoa-free chocolate maker Win-Win (formerly WNWN Food Labs) announced a new $4 million Series A round led by the Oetker Collection and FoodLabs.

On the CPG Week podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery discuss the acquisitions of Tia Lupita and Health-Ade Kombucha, new directions for the biggest beverage makers, and how Hero saved the day when Whole Foods ended its supply agreement with BetterBrand.

In this reviews roundup, we gobble up a fishy new addition to the David protein bar line, Jams’ high-protein take on Uncrustables, and Crisp Power protein-packed pretzel snacks.

A double-digit revenue jump in Oatly’s International & Europe segment helped offset soft consumer demand in North America during the second quarter.

Doughlicious is deepening its U.S. presence through an exclusive flavor launch with ecommerce grocery platform Gopuff.

Another day, another high-protein pasta. Egglife Foods today announced the launch of Power Pasta, a refrigerated fresh pasta formulated with eggs and no flour.

Months after acquiring better-for-you, grain-free tortilla chip producer Siete Foods, PepsiCo is pledging to clean up its flagship products – joining Big Food’s MAHA-driven efforts to kick FD&C colors to the curb.

GoodPop, LesserEvil, Quinn and Evergreen have banded their better-for-you brand equity together to launch The Good Food Collective (GFC) in order to advocate for more transparency and higher standards in the food industry.

Mexican food brand Tia Lupita announced this morning it has been acquired by Vilore Foods, the San Antonio, Texas-based distributor and commercial subsidiary of heritage food brands including La Costeña, Jumex and Totis.