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IDFA Says New FDA Standard Identity of Yogurt Rules Are Outdated Already
The FDA announced last week that it will not enact specific provisions from the 2021 Yogurt Standard Of Identity (SOI) regulations after the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and Chobani filed six objections to specific articles regarding ingredients and processes used for yogurt production.
Westrock Coffee to Go Public, Agrees to SPAC Merger
Coffee wholesaler Westrock announced today it is merging with Riverview Acquisition, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), to go public in a transaction that values the combined company at just over $1 billion.
Ben & Jerry’s Scratch’n S’NFTs, Sun-Maid Grape Jerky, Fluoride-free Kale Toothpaste and More New Product Prankery
Food makers have long viewed April Fool’s day as a time for some out of the box new product innovation. While it seems many brands have forgone lighthearted launch “announcements” this year, a select few have poked fun at emerging trends, mocked the personal care aisle and overall, had us raising a few eyebrows. Here’s a look at some of the pranks we fell for today.
Notable New Products: Edamame Green Goddess, WOO bar, and Organic Junior Pops
From chocolate bars and frozen treats to vegan sauce and organic baby oatmeal, this week’s new product releases will offer consumers plenty of variety. Check out the gallery for this week’s notable new items, including new flavors from Beyond Good and Haven’s Kitchen alongside launches from Atlas Bar and Betterland Foods.
The Checkout: Eat Your Coffee Sells To Private Equity Firm; Louisiana Court Sides With Tofurky
In this week’s Checkout: Eat Your Coffee sells to a Chicago-based private equity firm; A Louisiana court sides with Tofurky on labeling legislation; Lenny & Larry’s teams up with the San Diego Zoo; and Upfield voluntarily discloses methane emissions.
Market Share: How a ‘Material Sciences Company’ Builds a Food Brand
On this month’s Market Share, we’ll hear from Pangaia Health’s CEO, Ira Laufer, about how the apparel company has made the jump into food and brought customers along for the journey.
Gopuff to Cut Hundreds of Workers
Delivery service Gopuff has fired hundreds of employees as it aims to cut costs, the company confirmed today. Former employees claimed the number was more than 1,000.
Plant-based Meat Brand Banks On A Skinny Butcher To Mainstream The Category
A new plant-based meat brand is trying to disprove the old adage: never trust a skinny butcher. Launched in March, new brand Skinny Butcher’s line of breaded, Crazy Crispy Chick’n tenders, breasts, nuggets and patties are designed to not only catch the eye of mainstream consumers with its “futuristic yet retro” packaging design and mascot, but also drive conventional shoppers to the crowded category as flexitarianism continue to rise.
Feeling Sinful, The Collaborative Rebrands & Relaunches as Bon Dévil
The Coconut Collaborative is embracing its dark side. The European yogurt and dessert brand this month announced a relaunch as Bon Devil in the U.S.
Plastic-free Zero Grocery Closes; Analysts Say Model Was Unsustainable
In the case of Zero Grocery, sustainable grocery delivery does not make for a sustainable business model, according to retail analysts. This month, Zero Grocery abruptly announced on its social media platforms that it had closed up shop.