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Boston-based pickle brand Grillo’s yesterday filed an amended complaint as the latest salvo in its fight against former co-packer Patriot Pickle.

With its glass jar packaging and culinary inspired varieties, Tonnino has staked a claim on the premium tuna space during its 13 years on the market. But can that approach reel in some smaller tykes?

Blackbird Foods is utilizing its foundation in foodservice and a self-manufacturing production model to build a frozen vegan food brand that aims to “displace conventional animal products.”

After announcing the closing of its $40 million Fund II yesterday, venture capital firm Springdale Ventures is looking to “double down” on its early stage CPG investment strategy in the new year.

As concerns about inflation and rising prices continue, Coefficient Capital and The New Consumer have released a 2023 Consumer Trends report.

Founded in 2019, Springdale is a consumer products-focused firm whose portfolio includes over 40 brands, including food and beverage companies such as Better Booch, KOS, Mr. Beast’s Feastables, BEATBOX, and better-for-you snack brand GOODLES.

After nearly three decades on the market, Mary’s Gone Crackers’ spot in the organic, gluten-free cracker set has yet to go stale. In fact, after only five months into his role as CEO, Michael Finete told NOSH in an interview that the company is working on building new internal processes to keep fresh ideas and innovations flowing.

Whole Foods Market has modified the definition of its Forager, Local and Global brand designations, bringing increased clarity between the former two emerging brand-focused programs.

In this week’s notable new products roundup, Smallhold hits independent store shelves with its Mushroom Pesto, Sleep Walk Chocolateria teams up with restauranter Rick Bayless and EQUII grows its portfolio of protein-boosted breads.

Chobani has paid $900 million to acquire coffee roaster and retailer La Colombe, the company announced today, a move that sees Keurig Dr Pepper, a minority investor in La Colombe, become an equity stakeholder in the yogurt and dairy company.