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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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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.
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.