Retail

Smoothie powder producer Kencko is taking its freeze-drying expertise to a new aisles. The New York-based company recently introduced a new line of Iced Lattes and more as it marks it first year in retail.

Instacart’s core business has moved well beyond its origins in the gig-economy, third-party delivery space as it diversifies deeper into tech-based services. And those efforts appear to be paying off.

Also in this edition: Treehouse Foods posts Q2 loss, inside the rumors around Kellanova’s acquisition by Mars, details on Agrovision’s $100 million raise and a roundup of new pumpkin products.

Frozen sourdough grilled cheese startup A Friendly Bread is opening up access to its hottest asset: freezer space.

For over 10 years, tuna jerky brand Pescavore has been positioning as an alternative to the on-the-go, meat snack category and is readying for national distribution with help from key investments and a fully operational production plant.

The CPG Week team talks about the new five-part Nosh Trendlines series providing insights into developments in self-manufacturing, healthspan versus lifespan marketing campaigns and the roiling seed oil debate.

Store brands are among the fastest growing segments in the grocery industry. For startups and emerging brands, that presents an immense competitive challenge.

Also in this issue: hear from Stride Consumer Partners’ Paul Kenny, why Scharffen Berger has joined 1-800-FLOWERS, people move news from around the industry and more.

Stride Consumer Partners’ new food and beverage-focused operating partner Paul Kenny explains how he uses his CPG experience to advise portfolio brands and build successful future growth.

Food delivery platforms are partnering with grocery chains reflecting both the elevated demand for online shopping and a retailer shift to bringing more options to consumers.