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Seeding Its Future: Smackin’ Fuels Growth With Vertical Integration
Sunflower seed snack brand Smackin’ has prioritized flavor innovation and manufacturing control to position for long-term growth.
Self-Manufacturing, Shelf-Stable Snacks Drive JonnyPops’ Expansion
JonnyPops has launched a freeze-dried innovation as it uses its manufacturing capabilities to scale further in conventional grocery.
From MrBeast to Biltong: Meat Snacks Flex New Muscles at NACS
Legacy meat snack brands showcased simple formulations, grass-fed beef options and premium-positioned products at NACS last week.
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Watch: How Kevin’s Naturals Built A Paleo-Meal Empire
Kevin’s Naturals is doubling down on its paleo- and keto-certified refrigerated meals by bringing five new SKUs to market that feature sous-vide proteins and cauliflower pasta.
News Roundup: Great Foods Research And Advisory Platform Launches; Planterra Closes
In this week’s roundup: Ecommerce platform GTFO It’s Vegan launches new research and advisory platform; JBS shutters Planterra brand OZO; Daily Harvest supports Latino farmers with regenerative ag grant program; and Yolélé launches fonio beer.
The Tide For Fresh Kelp Is Rising And It Hopes To Flood Every Grocery Aisle
In the natural food world, where sustainability, sourcing practices and nutrient density have become key consumer interests, fresh seaweed is starting to surface.
Upton’s Naturals Offers Opportunity To Emerging Vegan Brands
Vegan meat company Upton’s Naturals is rebranding its Chicago cafe into a “launchpad” for emerging CPG companies to showcase new plant-based food products.
Perfect Day Helps Nestlé Build Animal-Free Dairy Beverage
Nestlé’s U.S. R&D Accelerator has partnered with animal-free dairy company Perfect Day to launch an alternative dairy “novel product” that will pilot in the U.S. market later this year.
News Roundup: Impossible Foods Launches Bowls; Mermade Raises $3.3M For Cell-Grown Scallops
Looking to drive consumer awareness for plant-based proteins, Impossible Foods introduced a new line of ready-to-heat, single-serve frozen entrees featuring a range of its plant-based meat ingredients including pork, chicken, meatballs and beef.
Upcycling May Solve Food Waste Tomorrow, But Is It Worth the Cost Today?
Upcycled CPG companies are innovating supply chains and scaling production in order to bring costs down so the niche sustainability trend can become more widely adopted and reach a larger market.
Dave’s Partners to Re-Launch and Professionalize Viral Pink Sauce
Things are about to look a bit more rosy in the condiment and sauce set as Dave’s Gourmet partners with TikTok star Chef Pii to re-launch her viral Pink Sauce that shot to fame this summer.
Sarah Meis, CPG Execs Launch The Humble Seed in Sprouts
After spending decades at some of the leading food and beverage companies, longtime CPG exec Sarah Meis is moving to the driver’s seat as CEO and co-founder of snack brand The Humble Seed.
Nguyen Looks to Build Awareness for Vietnamese Coffee
Within the specialty coffee space, Vietnamese coffee is typically dismissed as cheaper and low quality, according to Sahra Nguyen, founder and CEO of Nguyen Coffee Supply. Which is why since launching her dry coffee brand in 2018, she has focused on exposing the coffee industry to the potential of Vietnam-sourced robusta beans.