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Featured Manufacturing Content
Can Paper Replace Plastic? KIND Pushes for Industry-wide Shift With Paper Wrapper Pilot
KIND Snacks is working to jumpstart the scale-up efforts of paper-based packaging materials and show a potential for these materials to succeed in the mainstream marketplace by sharing a look inside its ongoing pilot test.
Seven Sundays Acquires Longtime Manufacturer
Better-for-you breakfast brand Seven Sundays revealed it has taken a step toward vertical integration with the acquisition of its longtime manufacturing partner Birch Packaging. The transaction closed in June, and financial details were not disclosed.
Loopini: Italian Entrepreneur Cooks Up Protein Pizza On A Spreadsheet
Loopini is gearing up to roll out to its first chain retailer and close its first round of funding after a year of building the business online and within NYC indie grocers.
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Buckwheat Is Building Momentum. What Brands Are At The Forefront?
Ancient regenerative grain buckwheat is growing its presence in the U.S. market, and three exhibitors at this year’s Summer Fancy Food Show presented a range of applications aimed at introducing the gluten-free, fiber-rich input into American diets.
Brands Face Jeopardy, Confusion After Co-Packer Suddenly Shuts Down
The abrupt closure of Lincoln, R.I.-based co-packer Plants to Food has left several brands wondering where and when they will be able to access their products.
Is Clean Label, ‘All Consumer’ Focus Key To Making Alt-Meat Mainstream?
The plant-based meat category has undergone numerous waves, but those still in the market believe they finally narrowed in the product types, positioning and formulations to make it among mainstream consumers.
Tazzy Pivots From Candy To Cookies With Eyes On Bakery Set
Tazzy Candy has pivoted from its inaugural product type to a new 3-SKU line of Cookie Bites along with the yet-to-be launched second endeavor, with both debuting at the Summer Fancy Food Show this week.
Why ‘Plant-Based’ Might Disappear, And the Products That Will Thrive Without It
The plant-based meat market has garnered billions in venture funding, but many of those heavily-capitalized entities, failed to build loyal, repeat consumers and are now faltering. However, the market is still alive, it just looks a bit different now.
Alter Eco Slashes Costs, Headcount and Emissions As Cocoa Prices Soar
Alter Eco slashed $1 million in supply chain costs while significantly reducing its headcount, navigating an unprecedented spike in cocoa prices and making a deeper push beyond the natural channel.
PE Firm Acquires Snackwerks, Specialty Bakers To Form Artisan Bakery
Private equity firm HC Private Investments has formed a new baked goods and snack manufacturing outfit, known as Artisan Bakery, via the acquisitions of Snackwerks and Specialty Bakers.
This Saves Lives Goes ‘All In’ On New Brand With A Fresh $4M
Kristen Bell’s snack brand, f.k.a. This Saves Lives, is now All In Foods. The company emerged with its new moniker this month alongside announcing a fresh, $4 million cash infusion.
Kettle & Fire Co-founder Wants To Modernize Food Testing
There is a growing push to hold the food industry to higher traceability and transparency standards. One startup believes it can push the industry forward while creating a “virtuous cycle” between transparency to increased revenue.
Jus-Rol Rolls Into Target Stores Three Years Into U.S. Expansion
Jus-Rol is rolling out its clean label Puff Pastry to 300 Target stores nationwide this month, adding to its growing momentum which has seen dollar sales up 39% and unit sales spike 42% in 2025.