Supplier
Featured Supplier Content
Red River Foods Invests $15.5M in Virginia Expansion
Red River Foods is poised to invest $15.5 million into its Henrico County, Va., headquarters, according to Governor Glenn Youngkin’s office. The project is expected to centralize much of Red River’s processing capabilities in Virginia.
With Cocoa Prices In Chaos, Mid-Day Squares Buys in Bitcoin
Canadian chocolate bar brand Mid-Day Squares announced on social media it has begun buying cocoa from international suppliers using Bitcoin, with co-founder Nick Saltarelli stating that traders in many countries now “trust this method of payment more than fiat” currencies issued by governments.
Once Again Aims To ‘Remain Competitive’ With Big Tree Acquisition
Once Again has added manufacturing muscle and additional ingredients to its portfolio with its latest acquisition as the company seeks to remain competitive both as a B2B supplier and standalone CPG brand.
Additional Content
Specialty Chocolate Consolidates As Cocoa Costs Keep Rising
The chocolate category is consolidating. Today, branded and private label chocolate manufacturer Chocolate Works announced its acquisition of 150-year-old Thompson Chocolate, which produces specialty and foil-wrapped chocolate novelties.
Hershey Hedges Against Cocoa Constraints As It Eyes Price-Pack Innovation
The Hershey Company beat analyst revenue and earnings expectations at a time when chocolate makers in particular are facing a constrained supply chain and consumer spending environment.
Vendor Says BetterBrand Social Media Claims Are False
Cold Chain 3PL, an ecommerce cold goods fulfillment service, stated it is not working with BetterBrand, an assertion that runs counter to the low-carb bread company’s claims.
Once Again Acquires Almond Manufacturer
Once Again announced today it has acquired California-based, organic almond manufacturer Big Tree Organic Farms as it seeks to increase efficiencies and reduce its environmental impact for its West Coast industrial customers.
A Friendly Freezer: Frozen Food Startup Diversifies Via Cold Storage
Frozen sourdough grilled cheese startup A Friendly Bread is opening up access to its hottest asset: freezer space.
Cultured Protein Maker Taps Beef Industry Vet, Eyes Supplier Role
Dutch cultured meat maker Meatable announced its a appointed beef industry executive as its CEO to lead the food tech outfit into a role partnering with established meat companies.
How South 40 Snacks Scaled Through A Unique Sourcing Model
Sunflower seed slinging started off as a hobby for South 40 Snacks founder and CEO Josh Schroeter, but over the course of four years the business has grown both with new products and placements.
Squaring the Circle: As Circular Packaging Systems Evolve, Are Sustainable Solutions Getting Closer?
The CPG industry has taken many approaches to reducing packaging waste. Circular models have emerged as an idealistic solution for one simple reason: there’s no waste created.
Behind Big Picture Foods’ Big Move Across Aisles
Big Picture Foods has always had a vision that goes beyond its flagship line of fermented, organic and regeneratively-grown olives, peppers and capers. Now, three years after the company’s launch, that picture is starting to come into view.
From Bees To A Business Model: Inside Mellody’s Plan To Build A Plant-Based Honey Market
Mellody is readying to substantially scale up its plant-based honey business through a new retail distribution partnership with KeHE, starting with Town & Country Markets in the Pacific Northwest region.