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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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‘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.
Daily Briefing (Insiders Only): An (Early) Industry Year-In-Review
Global food and beverage dollar sales are rising (2.6%) while price/mix growth (1.6%) moderates below historical averages, according to market researcher Circana’s year-end outlook for the industry.
Distribution: Immi Finds Military Consumer Base
In this distribution roundup: Immi makes a break for the military channel, Maazah locks in Whole Foods, Mikuna rolls out to Sprout’s ‘New for You’ set and more.
Daily Briefing (Insiders Only): Notes From Union Kitchen’s Meet the Makers
This weekend, Union Kitchen opened up the kitchen doors and invited in hundreds of attendees while offering a chance to chat with, sample and shop nearly 150 brands during its Meet the Makers event. Here’s some highlights from what we saw.
Commercializing The Concept: How ReGen Brands Is Paving A Path Via CPG
While the regenerative agriculture movement may enjoy a surplus of enthusiasm, the tools to turn its economic and environmental potential to reality have thus far been in deficit.
Daily Briefing (Insiders Only): Younger GLP-1 Users Mean More Meal Delivery
GLP-1 adopters are shifting to a younger and more affluent crowd which has implications for how grocery dollars are spent, according to a webinar hosted by data analytics firm Numerator, in partnership with Morgan Stanley.
How Content Creator-backed Kaizen Captured Consumers With Lupin
After spending the past three years drumming up interest online for high-protein, plant-based pantry staples, The Kaizen Food Company is now eyeing an expansion deeper into physical retail with a packaging update and expansion into value-added items.
Weathering The Storm: Hurricane Helene’s Impact On CPG
In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact, we spoke with a handful of brands from North Carolina to hear how they are rebuilding from loss through communal support and entrepreneurial resilience.
Hershey Blames Not-So-Sweet Q3 Earnings on High Cocoa Prices, Pressure Across All Segments
The Hershey Company announced today it has downgraded its fiscal year 2024 guidance after high cocoa costs and increased pressure across all segments dragged down its third-quarter earnings.