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Inside Clover Sonoma’s Local-First Playbook for Reviving Whole, Natural Dairy
Clover Sonoma isn’t trying to chase trends or scale nationally. With a portfolio spanning seven dairy categories, it believes it has a better opportunity to meet the local community with “real dairy” at a moment when food trends are driving consumers back to the cow.
Distribution: Smackin’ Goes Conventional, Nightingale Embraces Natural
In distribution news, Smackin’ goes nationwide in Kroger, Nightingale adds on to its natural channel footprint and Hero Bread hits Target, among many others.
Ithaca Hummus Leans Into Flavor, Olive Oil and Story as It Eyes No. 1 Spot
Fourteen years in, Ithaca Hummus is rolling out its first major brand campaign, transitioning to olive oil formulations and refreshing its packaging – all as part of a broader push toward sustained category leadership.
How Can Brands Turn Gameplay into Growth?
Gaming isn’t yet a core marketing channel for most food and beverage brands, but as time spent in games increasingly rivals time spent on social media, it’s emerging as a powerful growth engine for converting awareness into transactions.
Conagra Brands Taps Former J.M. Smucker Exec as CEO
Packaged food giant Conagra Brands announced today that it has appointed John Brase, the former COO of J.M. Smucker Co., as president and CEO, effective May 31.
[Exclusive] Ripi Lands $2.4M, Preps National Target Launch With Freshly Founder Backing
Ripi has raised $2.4 million in a seed funding round led by growth equity firm Cutting Horse. Great Circle Ventures, Paperboy Ventures, SuperAngel.Fund and “a bunch of other angels” also contributed, said founder and CEO Ian Tecklin.
As Caffeinated Snacking Grows, Moka Energy Launches Edible Coffee Bars
New edible coffee brand Moka Energy is using a proprietary process to turn whole coffee beans into a chocolate-like format.
Unilever to Acquire Grüns, a Sow Good Shakeup, Cadootz Nets $3M & More
This week, we’re deep diving into the fast growing functional gummies category, reviewing Khloud’s latest crunch, and belting out a modern version of How You Remind Me. Hey, what more could you ask for?
New Products: Nestlé Toll House Takes to the Pitch, Sargento Does Lunch Snack Kits
In this week’s new products roundup, Nestlé takes to the pitch ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Reese’s brings back a fan-favorite limited-edition flavor, and Sargento unveils a better-for-you twist on Lunchables.
More Slurp, Less Sacrifice: KYUNU Reimagines Better-For-You Ramen
A Las Vegas-based startup is betting that better-for-you noodles shouldn’t have to sacrifice slurpability.




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