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From Grocery Aisles to Corner Stores: Low and Slow Snacks Lands 7-Eleven Test in Texas
Smoked snacks slinger Low and Slow is making its convenience channel debut through a 300-store test with 7-Eleven in Texas.
From Midwest Secret To Inc. 5000: How Toom Is Making Garlic Dip A Staple
Minnesota-based Lebanese garlic dip brand Toom has patiently worked to keep a low profile as it tinkered with its marketing and formulation, but is now expanding its retail presence.
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.
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Kodiak Co-Founder Brings Protein To Pretzels With Kindling Snacks
Cameron Smith jumped back into the CPG game this month, supported by a handful of his Kodiak colleagues, with the launch of protein pretzel brand Kindling Snacks.
How Sunnie Navigated Co-Man, Quality Challenges
Amid a significant period of growth, Sunnie is working to recover from supply chain shifts that resulted in lower product standards, a production model reversal and a plethora of learnings on how to scale the business for its co-founders.
Kroger, Albertsons Terminate Megamerger Agreement
The Kroger Company and Albertsons Companies this week terminated the proposed $24.6 billion merger agreement that was initially announced more than two years ago, after a federal judge sided with the Federal Trade Commission suing to block the deal and Washington and Oregon state courts put permanent injunctions in place to halt the transaction.
Report: Consumers Ask for Protein & Fiber, Lower Prices
TikTok Shop is outpacing category leaders, consumers still think they need more protein all the while Americans believe food prices are rising and the country is in a recession, according to The New Consumer and Coefficient Capital’s fifth annual Consumer Trends report.
No Deal (Yet): Kroger-Albertsons Merger Denied
The proposed $24.6 billion Kroger-Albertsons megamerger was temporarily blocked today by a federal judge, who ruled in favor of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) suing to block the deal.
KeHE Onboards New Fee Consolidation Program
KeHE has introduced a new opt-in fee structuring program that allows emerging brands to trade associated, first-year onboarding fees for a consistent 2% flat rate, a move intended to make the distribution powerhouse “easier and more cost effective” to work with.
Private Label, Ecommerce to Drive F&B Growth in 2025
Today we are examining how a continued shift to private label and ecommerce will shape volume and sales growth amid high food prices in 2025.
Changing Habits Chop Into Thanksgiving Spending
Consumers may still have complaints about grocery prices, but they aren’t shying away from the shelves ahead of one of America’s largest food holidays, which is expected to drive a $2.1 billion boost in grocery sales this year.
‘It Can’t Die’: Doughp Searches For New Operators
After nearly eight years, cookie dough brand Doughp’s founders have experienced the difficulties of operating a startup and are looking for an experienced operator to take over in its next stage of growth.
J.M. Smucker Raises FY 2025 Guidance on Strong Uncrustables, Jif Performance
The J.M. Smucker Co. announced today it has upgraded its full-year 2025 guidance after strong sales across Uncrustables, Jif, and Café Bustelo brands offset the underperformance of Hostess in its second-quarter earnings.