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

Unilever is looking to sell several European food brands with combined sales of €1 billion (USD$1.05 billion), according to a Reuters report, with sources previously telling the publication that the conglomerate was in talks to sell some of its Dutch food brands, including Unox soups and Conimex seasonings, as well as smaller food brands in Britain.

The EVERY Company has combatted the tough investment terrain and managed to lock in $2 million in new funds from the U.S. Department of Defense, according to an announcement this morning.

Nosh Live, taking place on December 5 + 6 in Marina del Rey, CA features growth-focused presentations, one-to-one meetings with retailers and investors, product sampling, and the Pitch Slam. Attendees can also attend the educational Boot Camp program for startup food brands and specialized workshops designed for those looking to dive deeper.

Consumers may still have complaints about grocery prices, but they aren’t shying away from the shelves ahead of one of America’s largest food holidays, which is expected to drive a $2.1 billion boost in grocery sales this year.

After nearly eight years, cookie dough brand Doughp’s founders have experienced the difficulties of operating a startup and are looking for an experienced operator to take over in its next stage of growth.

The J.M. Smucker Co. announced today it has upgraded its full-year 2025 guidance after strong sales across Uncrustables, Jif, and Café Bustelo brands offset the underperformance of Hostess in its second-quarter earnings.

Big-brand portfolio reshuffling isn’t going to all of a sudden clear a pathway to acquisition for tiny brands to get scooped up by huge food concerns – at least not right now. Instead, strategics are looking for those billion-dollar acquisitions that can bring them tangible revenue gains.

At Nosh Live on December 5 + 6 in Marina del Rey, packaged food brands are invited to meet one-to-one with retailers, investors, and industry experts. Taking meetings are representatives from Whole Foods Market, Houlihan Lokey, Springdale Ventures, Wellness Growth Ventures, and now, KeHE, The Giant Company and NIQ. The recent additions to the one-to-one… Read more »

At Nosh Live Winter 2024, the founders of two high-growth brands will share insights on how to take a disciplined and consumer-led approach to category expansion.

It’s no secret that the plant-based meat category has faced some strong headwinds of late. But Somerville, Mass.-based startup Tender Food believes it has developed a lower-cost, more animal-like product that it says can disrupt the space and help right the ship for meat alternatives – and it’s brought on former Oatly president Mike Messersmith to lead the charge.

In this week’s notable new products roundup, Little Spoon partners with Brooklyn Delhi, Fly By Jing teams up with Lundberg Family Farms, and Carbone Fine Food collaborates with Osmo Salt. Little Spoon x Brooklyn Delhi Direct-to-consumer kids’ food brand Little Spoon has teamed up with Indian-inspired condiment producer Brooklyn Delhi to create a limited edition… Read more »

PepsiCo’s healthy snack buying streak continues. The multinational announced today it will acquire the remaining 50% share of Sabra Dipping Company and its Geneva-based international arm Obela from Israel-based Strauss Group for $243.8 million.

We’ve posted the complete agenda for Nosh Live, taking place on December 5 + 6 in Marina del Rey, CA. Key features include growth-focused presentations, technical workshops, Boot Camp education for startups, one-to-one meetings with retailers and investors, product sampling, and the Nosh Live Pitch Slam.

Global food and beverage dollar sales are rising (2.6%) while price/mix growth (1.6%) moderates below historical averages, according to market researcher Circana’s year-end outlook for the industry.