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

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Tempeh snack maker Mamame Whole Foods has raised $2 million in a funding round led by Granite Asia, a multi-asset investment platform headquartered in Singapore. The family-owned and operated startup has helped translate a centuries-old superfood into a modern on-the-go snack that entered the U.S. market last fall.

Against a “challenging consumer backdrop” and mixed Q4 earnings results, General Mills said it will spend fiscal 2026 investing in greater value for shoppers.

On the CPG Week podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss the latest update on low-carb bread maker BetterBrand, a new investment for Momofuku Goods, IPO rumors for Jennifer Garner’s children’s food brand and why one frozen novelties maker is throwing in the towel on its kids’ drinks.

Nestle and Conagra have joined Kraft Heinz and General Mills in pledging to remove the use of synthetic food dyes from their formulations amid growing pressure from the federal government and accelerated traction at the state level.

Brett Perotta, co-founder of recently shuttered frozen sandwich brand Chubby Snacks, is beginning his next act as director of supply chain at better-for-you snack maker Sunnie.

Sustainable seafood company Luke’s Lobster has closed a minority growth equity financing led by Relentless Consumer Partners with participation from Whole Foods Market as it works to scale its CPG arm alongside its restaurant business.

In its latest State of the Shopper consumer survey this week, Acosta Group reported that U.S. consumers are spending more and feeling less anxious about inflation. That improvement, however, comes with a caveat.

Buoyed by strategic exits of portfolio companies LesserEvil and Hero Cosmetics, Aria Growth Partners announced today the close of its second fund with $152 million in capital commitments.

Alter Eco slashed $1 million in supply chain costs while significantly reducing its headcount, navigating an unprecedented spike in cocoa prices and making a deeper push beyond the natural channel.

Asian pantry staple brand Momofuku Goods has raised just under $30 million in a new investment round after netting over $28 million in 2023.

SPINS announced today the acquisition of Datasembly, a retail data platform focused on hyperlocal, real-time pricing and promotion analytics.

Goodles’ new single-serve microwavable cups, fill a gap for the better-for-you brand in convenience-oriented mac and cheese.

Where is Aimee Yang? The BetterBrand founder and her company have been sued for a half-million dollars by a company lender, but they haven’t been able to find her.