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Target Removing Artificial Dyes From Cereal Assortment
Target announced today that it will only sell cereals made without certified synthetic colors beginning in May. The retailer said it has worked closely with both national brand and its owned brand partners to reformulate products.
Fresh Thyme Relaunches Private Label With BFY Focus
Midwest natural retailer Fresh Thyme Market today announced the relaunch of its Own Brands private label lineup with new “trend-forward products” and updated packaging.
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.
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Vine to Bar Repositions With Gut-Friendly Ambitions
Chocolate bar maker Vine to Bar has repositioned its original products to better promote its gut health-friendly claims, including updated packaging and resulting in a major retail rollout.
Lorissa’s Organic Snacks Extends Beyond Meat Snacks
Lorissa’s Organic Snacks, the producer of the first top nine allergen-free meat snack and a subsidiary of Jack Link’s parent company Link Snacks, has expanded beyond that fast-growing, crowded category for the first time.
Chickapea Grows U.S. Footprint with Costco-exclusive Offering As Velocities Rise
Canadian high-protein pasta brand Chickapea is deepening its presence in the U.S. with an exclusive limited-time offering at Costco stores across the Los Angeles region and Hawaii.
How Cravings by Chrissy Teigen Balances Star Power with Operational Discipline
When Cravings by Chrissy Teigen first sold out its banana bread mix online in 2021, it was easy to credit celebrity power. But behind the scenes, CFO Haley Ludwigson was quietly building out margins, supply chains and retail relationships.
Hungryroot Hits $700 Million in Revenue
Online grocer Hungryroot generated net revenue in 2025 of $700 million, which was up 55% over the prior year. The privately held company also said it achieved profitability last year behind the strength of its artificial intelligence technology.
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.
Distribution: Scott’s Protein Balls Roll To Target, Kosterina Goes National
In this roundup, Scott’s Protein Balls reach Target alongside Crave New World’s frozen clean label entrees. Kosterina take its balsamics nationwide with Walmart while Chickapea hits Costco and more.
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.
Inside the National Brokerage Helping Snack and Confection Brands Win Specialty Retail
The retail blueprints for packaged food brands often share a similar framework: build in conventional and/or natural grocery, add mass or club accounts when and where it makes sense and make sure to have an ecommerce presence. But there’s another piece of the puzzle that’s sometimes an afterthought or overlooked entirely, despite its power to… Read more »
Ex-Walmart Leader Named CEO of Kroger
Former Walmart executive Greg Foran was named CEO of The Kroger Co. and joined its board of directors. He succeeds Ron Sargent, who took over on an interim basis after Rodney McMullen’s departure last March.