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Harken Sweets Scores Major Kroger Expansion Backed by Selva Ventures
Harken Sweets, armed with new capital from Selva Ventures, is readying a major retail expansion with Kroger, adding roughly 2,000 doors and bringing its total retail footprint to around 7,500 stores.
How Manufacturing Is Fueling Jackson’s ‘Rocket Ship’ Growth
Seed oil-free snack brand Jackson’s is using its manufacturing structure to fuel innovations and new distribution channels.
Inside The Early Success Of JiMMYBAR!’s Creatine Launch
JiMMYBAR! has seen early “massive” success of its Creatine Bars, representing an inflection point for the 12-year-old company.
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Outstanding Expands Snack Portfolio With Stuffins Launch
Continuing its strategic pivot towards reinventing familiar snack categories, Outstanding Foods announced today the launch of Stuffins, a vegan-friendly take on a Combo with an enhanced nutritional profile.
From Liquid Death to Sour Stamina: Science Inc. Launches Final Boss Sour
CPG investment and brand development firm Science Inc. – the initial investor behind runaway beverage hit Liquid Death – is asking consumers to pucker up for its latest in-house product: a new brand of gaming-themed snacks called Final Boss Sour.
Challenge Accepted: Brazi Bites Launches TikTok Inspired Waffles
Having found room to create a burgeoning platform brand within the frozen food set, Brazi Bites now has its sights set on breakfast. .
Slow Rise: Why A Steady Pace is Pinsa Love’s First Priority
The frozen pizza set is about to welcome a new style of premium pies. Pinsa Love is heading to the frozen aisle of 120 Giant stores this month after quietly scaling in the Washington D.C-area over the past two years.
Next Level: G Fuel Brings BFY to Gaming Snacks With Protein Puffs Launch
G Fuel has long focused on selling better-for-you alternatives to mainstream energy drinks through its gamer-centric branding. Now, the company is looking to trade on its authentic reputation in the gaming community by applying that same focus to snacks with its first food product: G Fuel Protein Puffs.
Banza Goes After Breakfast, Launches Waffles
In its ongoing quest to elevate the humble chickpea, Banza is looking to a new meal: breakfast. The company is adding frozen waffles to its roster of fiber-rich foods.
Alpha Foods Sells To LiveKindly With “Completely Renovated” Products
Ahead of the relaunch of a “completely renovated” plant-based product portfolio, Alpha Foods announced today it has been acquired by LIVEKINDLY Collection (LKC).
Influencer Innovation: Frozen Meal Brand Counter Tests Creator Driven Model
Frozen food company Counter is building its brand around macro-friendly meals by tapping into the community of content creators who follow the trend for both recipe development and investment.
Kraft Heinz Taking Philadelphia Plant-Based Spreads Nationwide
Following a limited test, Kraft Heinz is starting the nationwide rollout of its first Philadelphia brand plant-based spread in Original, Strawberry and Chive & Onion varieties.
NOSH Podcast: Could Chicagoland CPG Bring New Industry Opportunities
On this week’s NOSH Podcast, reporter Lukas Southard took a trip out to the World Business Chicago/Chicago Venture Summit earlier in the summer to talk with Midwest-based brands and investors about the advantages and challenges of being located in the middle of the country.