Distribution
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Honey Mama’s Adds $4M To Support Manufacturing, Distribution Growth
Honey Mama’s has secured about $4 million of new funding led by Northwest-based private equity firm Bochi Investments as it scales its manufacturing.
Khloud Will Be Sold at Starbucks, Says Coffee Giant
Starbucks is doubling down on protein, adding Khloud popcorn, the protein-enhanced brand started by celebrity Khloé Kardashian, to its store offerings.
Distribution: Spiceology Rolls Out Flavor Blends to H-E-B; Joyride Heads to Costco
Spiceology, the fastest-growing spice company in the U.S. according to the Inc. 5000 list, is growing its presence in the Lone Star State by launching its spice blends in select H-E-B stores.
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CPG Week: Do Tariffs Spell Impending Doom For Craft Distillers?
On CPG Week, the podcast team talks about how retaliatory tariffs are plaguing the export market for American craft distillers.
CPG Week: Siete Acquisition, BetterBrand Rumors, and C-Suite Changes
On CPG Week, the podcast team talks about the PepsiCo acquisition of Siete Foods, uncertainty about the future of a low-carbohydrate baking company and some high-profile beverage industry leadership changes.
Mezcla Expanding, Rebranding Following Fresh Funding
Protein bar maker Mezcla is unveiling new branding as it enters its next phase of growth following a recent funding round that brings its total backing to more than $8 million. Additionally, the plant-based bars, which feature a puff-crispy texture, are rolling out to more retail shelves by year-end.
Issei Lands in Target, Sets Sights on Achieving Profitability Next Year
Hot on the heels of its second birthday, Issei is bringing its better-for-you mochi gummies to the global aisle of 141 Target locations nationwide. The new retail partnership brings the brand’s total distribution footprint to over 2,500 doors nationwide as it forecasts achieving profitability next year.
Gopuff’s Latest Delivery? New Tools For Advertisers
Gopuff’s seemingly interminable search for growth has taken it deeper into digital advertising with the introduction of several new tools aimed at capturing more Gen Z and millennial consumers.
Cubes Over Kits: Brands Stake Out Territory In Frozen Smoothies
The frozen smoothie category has evolved since pandemic lockdowns with consumers demanding more convenience and functionality blended together and packaged at a price accessible to mass channel shoppers.
Three Wishes Bets On Cereal-Adjacent Categories To Fuel Growth
After launching into grain-free granola, Three Wishes is entering a new category with chewy granola bars as it eyes opportunity in snacks and expanding its reach in mass and conventional channels.
What’s Next For Hemp-Derived THC After California’s Emergency Action?
Hemp-derived cannabis companies face an uncertain path forward as they navigate an increasingly difficult climate for retail distribution as states like California restrict what can be sold and where.
CA Closes The Door On Hemp-Derived THC Products
Citing concerns over public health, California’s Governor Gavin Newsom proposed on Friday an emergency regulation that will heavily restrict “intoxicating hemp products.”
A Bite With…Bezi Founder Ilay Karateke
The founder of new labneh brand Bezi talked about being a first-time CPG food founder, capitalizing on the success of Mediterranean dips, and the trial and error in launching a new product in an emerging category.