Retail

In this distribution roundup: Laoban doubles its door count as it expands beyond the natural channel, Belgian Boys extends into grab-and-go with Walmart exclusive, La Brea takes on Target and more.

Fly By Jing (FBJ) is trying its hand at a meal time product once again with today’s launch of Sichuan Noodles in Chili Crisp and Sweet & Spicy varieties.

Ever since the pandemic, consumers have been increasingly demanding transparency in food supply chains with health, safety and sustainability becoming top drivers of those requests. Here’s how brands are meeting those emerging needs.

After launching into grain-free granola, Three Wishes is entering a new category with chewy granola bars as it eyes opportunity in snacks and expanding its reach in mass and conventional channels.

After weathering countless economic headwinds over the past five years, grocery retailers are again facing pressures to capture a greater share of consumers’ wallets. Here’s how they are approaching the task.

On CPG Week, the podcast team talks co-branding, energy drink and protein supplement licensing with sweets makers, and the evolution of cannabis in sports recovery drinks.

Mars has promoted Daniel Calderoni, a manager within its pet nutrition division, to be the new CEO of KIND Snacks North America.

Simpli is helping define what regeneratively grown products look like as it expands across multiple grocery categories while working to inform new consumers about the benefits.

Hemp-derived cannabis companies face an uncertain path forward as they navigate an increasingly difficult climate for retail distribution as states like California restrict what can be sold and where.

Today, Amazon announced the launch of a new brand, Amazon Saver, to bulk up its private label department; the value-focused grocery brand will be available both in Amazon Fresh stores and online.