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Tracking CPG Growth: Q3 US Retail Launches – Calebrate October 2026
CPG retail launch activity accelerated throughout Q3 2026, but the underlying data reveals an important distinction between new product innovation and distribution expansion. Calebrate’s latest report tracks 1,403 announced retail launches across more than 160 retailers, with weekly launch activity increasing from 88 in July to 112 in September.
Daily Harvest Announces Five-Chain Retail Expansion
Daily Harvest is expanding its retail footprint, with Marianne’s growing in Target and Archer bringing new SKUs to the club channel.
Bare Beans Launches Ready-to-Eat Bean Packs After $2.79M Seed Round
After years building in foodservice, Bare Bean is taking its ready-to-eat, vacuum sealed bean business to the consumer level.
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Distribution Methods Move Beyond Broadline
There are plenty of emerging dynamics currently reshaping the grocery business… and those dynamics are also changing the ways brands bring products to market.
General Mills: Q4 Sales Decline as Consumer Demand Weakens
General Mills’ Q4 sales decline reflects the company’s struggles with lower volumes and retailer inventory reductions as well as a drop in demand among value-oriented shoppers.
Summer Fancy Food: Glucose Control Callouts, Vevan Refreshes Branding
New products, innovative brands and industry trends were showcased at the annual Summer Fancy Food Show hosted by the Specialty Food Association. Here’s a first look from Nosh.
Kroger: Q1 Sales Top Estimates, Digital Sales Growing
The Kroger Company surpassed analysts’ projections in reporting first-quarter sales of $45.3 billion, up from $45.2 billion the previous year, fueled by the better-than-expected performance of its grocery business and increased household penetration.
B.T.R. Nation Builds Out Bar Business with Innovation, Distribution
B.T.R. Nation has lined up new partnerships with Costco and Thrive Market as the better-for-you snack maker raises capital to meet its new production demands.
A Bite With… Casey Gaston, Executive Leader of Local and Emerging Brands for Whole Foods
Dozens of brands have participated in Whole Foods Market’s Local and Emerging Accelerator Program since it launched in 2022.
Basemakers Lays Foundation for Its CPG Services House with Brokerage Division
Since its founding in 2015, the CPG sales agency, specializing in retail execution for emerging brands, has grown to over 100 clients.
Foxtrot To Make Hometown Return
In less than two months since abruptly shutting down all stores, declaring bankruptcy and auctioning off some assets of the combined parent company, Outfox Hospitality, it appears Foxtrot may soon saunter back into Chicago.
Costco Posts Strong Q3 Results, Confirms $1.50 Hot Dog Price ‘Safe’
The club business continues to capture consumers on price, according to Costco’s latest earnings results. The club store chain reported net income of $1.68 billion during Q3 2024.
‘We Smoke Chips’: How Low and Slow Plans to Turn the BBQ Chip Category on Its Head
Through its proprietary manufacturing process that smokes chips at scale, Low and Slow Snacks believes it has found the recipe for success in disrupting the barbecue chip category.