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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.
Fancypants Goes Big With Smaller Pack Sizes
The Boston-based premium cookie maker is expanding into new foodservice channels with 1 oz. and 0.67 oz. trial packs designed for corporate cafes, hotels, universities and airlines.
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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CPG Week: Clean Labels, Dirty Sodas and Soylent’s Struggles
In this episode of CPG Week, the hosts discuss why Saffron Road is aligning with the growing anti-seed oil sentiment, how the TikTok-driven dirty soda trend is influencing recent beverage innovation, Keychain’s latest fundraise, and the recent struggles of Silicon Valley darling Soylent.
King Of Pops’ Unconventional Popsicle Path To Success
Despite its relatively low name recognition nationally, the brand is steadily building its wholesale and cart franchise business after divesting its refrigerated distribution company, Perfect 10 Foods (P10), to Rainforest Distribution in January.
Saffron Road’s ‘Ambitious’ Rebrand Taps MAHA, GLP-1 Trends
The frozen meal maker is introducing its “most ambitious brand refresh” in its 15-year history, according to founder and CEO Adnan Durrani, as it aims to align with today’s consumer trends, including the growing anti-seed oil sentiment and an insatiable appetite for protein.
Blue Apron Revamps: Less ‘Rigid,’ More Customization And Pre-Made Meals
Nearly two years after its $130 million acquisition by Wonder Group, Blue Apron has unveiled “a major evolution” that includes a new identity, expanded product lineup and subscription-free shopping options.
Longevity Supplement Brand Launches Into Bar Category
Longevity supplement maker NOVOS Labs has launched into the bar category with its first food product aimed at combating aging.
Reviews: David Does Cod. Plus, Jams Protein PB&Js, Crisp Power Protein Pretzels
In this reviews roundup, we gobble up a fishy new addition to the David protein bar line, Jams’ high-protein take on Uncrustables, and Crisp Power protein-packed pretzel snacks.
Have We Reached Peak Protein Pasta? More Brands Muscle Into Category
Another day, another high-protein pasta. Egglife Foods today announced the launch of Power Pasta, a refrigerated fresh pasta formulated with eggs and no flour.
Hero Steps Into the Bagel Void – And Enters Pasta Category
The meltdown of beleaguered bagel slinger BetterBrand provided an opportunity for Hero Labs to replace its reduced-carb rival on shelves nationwide at Whole Foods Market this past spring.
New Products: Another Mike’s Hot Honey Collab, Fishwife Flexes Mussels. Plus Catalina Crunch Protein Granola
In this week’s notable new products roundup, Tillamook Country Smoker expands its partnership with Mike’s Hot Honey, Fishwife adds new tinned seafood options, and Catalina Crunch joins the protein craze.
Pepsi: Formulation, Infrastructure Changes Afoot After Q2 Volume Drop
Rising sales outside the U.S. helped offset more dips in domestic demand for PepsiCo’s snacks and beverages during Q2, the company reported on Thursday. Organic revenue in the PepsiCo Foods North America (PFNA) division fell 2% in the quarter, with volume sliding 1%; the company’s PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) segment saw organic revenue rise… Read more »