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Maazah Raises $2M As It Deepens Distribution
Afghan-inspired food company Maazah has raised a $2 million seed round with participation from existing investors as well as three family offices based in the brand’s hometown of Minneapolis.
Tastee Apple Acquires Art of Sucre
In an act of confectionery consolidation, candy apple maker Tastee Apple Inc. has acquired cotton-candy brand Art of Sucre, bringing a “social-first” next-gen brand under the stewardship of a legacy sweets manufacturer.
New Primal Invests In Supply Chain After Challenging 2025
New Primal is expecting significant growth in 2026 after co-investing in production and a solid foothold in poultry meat sticks.
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Maine Crisp Co. Strategizes Growth As Buckwheat Bakery Brand
Snack manufacturer Maine Crisp Company is eying new baked goods categories as it seeks to scale with the support of a new production facility, distribution gains, updated packaging and an expanded leadership team.
Kroger/Albertsons: CEO’s Face Merger Opposition In Senate
The CEOs of Kroger and Albertsons Companies faced intense criticism from the Senate Judiciary Antitrust Subcommittee during a hearing yesterday regarding their proposed merger.
Hain Celestial Names Wendy Davidson As New CEO
Hain Celestial president and CEO, Mark Schiller will hand off both roles to Wendy Davidson at the end of the year and transition to a non-executive director on the company’s Board at the beginning of 2023.
PINATA Raises $10M To Expand Front-Line Workforce Optimization
Task management software company PINATA has raised $10 million to help address front-line worker optimization as its customers prepare for a recession to “connect the C Suite to the street.”
Winn-Dixie Owner Southeastern Grocers Exploring Sale
The Florida-based operator of the Winn-Dixie and Harvey’s supermarkets, is reportedly exploring a sale and is in talks with prospective buyers, furthering concerns of more consolidation in the grocery channel.
No Evil Foods Rebuilds With Regional Strategy And Frozen Pivot
Two years after No Evil shuttered its in-house manufacturing, switched to a co-packing model and rebuilt the brand with a leaner team, the brand is once again retooling its growth strategy
Clio Snacks Raises Capital, Plans to Hit Profitability Next Year
Clio Snacks announced this week that it has raised a new round of capital from investment firms and several notable athletes which the refrigerated Greek yogurt bar brand believes will help it transition into profitability.
Teton Waters, SunFed Combine To Form Grass-Fed Beef Giant
Two leaders in the grass fed meat industry, Teton Waters Ranch and SunFed Ranch, are joining forces to make one of the largest platforms for pastured beef called Grass Fed Foods hoping to capitalize on regenerative agriculture’s demand and move into mainstream channels.
Anita’s Yogurt Closes Doors Due To Rising Costs
After nearly a decade on the market, Brooklyn-based vegan yogurt brand Anita’s has closed its doors, stating it was unable to keep up with rising production costs and inflationary pressure in the wake of the pandemic.
Kroger-Albertsons: Judge Extends Temporary Block on $4 Billion Special Dividend
A judge from Washington State has extended the temporary block on a $4 billion payout to Albertsons’ shareholders in an effort to halt the cash dividend until the grocery giant’s proposed merger with Kroger can be fully reviewed by federal regulators. Judge Ken Schubert of King County Superior Court last week extended the temporary restraining order (TRO), now effective until Nov. 17.