Retail

Final Boss Sour announced today it has raised a $4 million “strategic funding round” from new and existing investors including Evolution VC Partners, The Angel Group, Mondelez International SnackFutures Ventures, Melitas Ventures and GFR Fund, among others.

After years of private label growth cannibalizing branded market share, consumers are once again redefining value. The new, evolving definition doesn’t have as much to do with price as it does the experience.

After expanding from popcorn into chips last summer, Gheelish is unlocking growth through new branding and a protein-forward innovation.

Maspanadas announced its largest retail expansion to-date, bringing a new bite-sized Poppers format to Walmart stores nationwide.

For years, packaged food companies have largely competed on product innovation, promotional support, and brand equity. But a new report suggests those strategies alone may no longer be enough.

While testing new categories, Junkless has expanded its footprint in the last year, eyeing new opportunities in c-stores, mass and club.

Kroger posted modest first-quarter sales growth and reaffirmed its full-year outlook, but CEO Greg Foran used his first earnings call since taking the helm earlier this year to signal that improving store execution and controlling costs remain top priorities.

Online grocery accounted for more than 19% of total grocery spending in the first quarter, as shoppers seek more ultra-fast delivery options.

Just six months after its direct-to-consumer debut, children’s snack brand cadootz! is launching nationwide at Target.

Gluten-free frozen waffle brand Superb Bakehouse is scaling as it moves into a new 10,000 sq. ft. production facility.