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Rivalz Nets $5M, Launches Puff Snack
Rivalz is raising a $5 million investment as the brand launches a Puff product and targets new foodservice and retail opportunities.
Protein Pints Thinks Outside The Carton, Launches Pops
Protein Pints launched a four-SKU line of ice cream pops today, expanding its potential shelf space in the frozen dessert section.
Why Walmart Moved ALOHA From the Nutrition Aisle to Grocery
Nosh spoke with company leaders about what prompted the move, how they’ll measure success and why they believe protein bars are increasingly becoming just another grocery staple.
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Distribution: Beyond Meat’s Chicken Pieces Hit Kroger, YumEarth Enters Club Channel
Alt-meat purveyor Beyond Meat has launched Beyond Chicken Pieces at over 1,900 Kroger stores nationwide. Capitalizing on consumer demand for high protein, the unbreaded chicken product features 21 grams of plant-based protein per serving.
Why B-Sides Is Uncertain About Upcycled Labeling?
Upcycled puffed snack brand B-Sides launched in January, focusing on its health claims over a marketing too closely to a sustainability message.
Inside Kraft Heinz’s Plan to ‘Play Offense With Discipline’
Kraft Heinz downgraded its full-year sales outlook, citing “uncertain times” characterized by softer consumer demand in North America and looming tariffs.
People Moves: Campbell’s Exec Shift; Thrive’s New Merch
In this People Moves: Campbell’s makes two key growth-area promotions, Thrive adds muscle to merchandising team, Baldor name new president and more.
As Retailers Roll Back DEI Initiatives, Founders Question The Merit Claim
With President Trump pushing to roll back diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, even more cracks in the limited, existing systems supporting minority and BIPOC-owned CPG businesses have begun to show.
Daily Briefing (Insiders Only): How Much Will Consumers Shell Out On Easter?
With Easter just a few days away, shoppers will be shelling out more for sweets than they have in years’ past. This year’s holiday has become one of the most egg-spensive yet (sorry, we had to).
Shape Shifting: How Clio Is Bulking Up The Fresh Snack Set
The fresh set is growing at retail, and Clio Snacks is aiming for placement at the forefront. The Greek yogurt snack bar maker is set to double its business over the next 18 months as it goes deep on an omnichannel approach that now spans 28,000 doors across grocery, club, mass, c-stores, foodservice and online.
Spring & Mulberry Refines Omnichannel Approach Amid Cocoa Headwinds
After expanding in grocery retail last year, Spring & Mulberry is embracing an omnichannel approach to distribution with new partnerships in wine retailers and department stores.
Conagra Brands: Sales, Profits Slip Amid ‘Discrete’ Supply Chain Constraints
Against a backdrop of lagged shipments and “discrete” supply chain constraints, Conagra Brands posted net sales and gross profit declines during Q3, according to its quarterly earnings report released today.
How Simek’s Is Capitalizing On The Clean Label Frozen Wave
Simek’s is riding the clean protein, premium, convenient meal solutions wave. After more than 50 years in business, the frozen food brand rolled out nationally at Whole Foods in May and has since grown its footprint to over 6,500 stores across the U.S.