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Notable New Products: Seemingly Ranch & Smokey Dokey Mac and Cheese
In this week’s roundup of notable new products, Primal Kitchen pokes fun at this week’s viral T Swift meme, Magic Spoon offers a better-for-you version of a nostalgic childhood treat and Tea Forte teams up with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation.
How A Government Shutdown Could Impact The Food Industry
With Congress facing a Sunday deadline to pass bill and keep the government funded, a federal government shutdown is looming. What does this mean for CPG?
Blue Apron Sold For $130 M
Blue Apron announced this morning that Wonder Group, the privately held, vertically-integrated “Fast Fine” dining delivery services founded by Marc Lore, will acquire the company for $13 per share or approximately $130 million in equity value.
Insider All Access: Stay Updated on Food, Beverage and Beer Industry News
We are thrilled to announce a new offering for our food, beverage and beer communities. Introducing: Insider All Access – an even more comprehensive and engaging way to stay up-to-date on the latest industry happenings.
Shopify Deepens Ties to B2B Marketplace Faire
Shopify has invested in B2B wholesale marketplace Faire to creating a partnership to streamline management and purchasing operations for merchants and retailers between the platforms.
Expo East 2023 Rebrand Gallery: Rob’s Backstage Popcorn, Cometeer and Soom Unveil Revamped Packaging
Though the show may primarily be known as a launch platform for new products, dozens of brands took to the last ever Natural Products Expo East to highlight rebrands and packaging refreshes across existing products and formats. Check out this gallery to see the fresh new looks from brands including Rob’s Backstage Popcorn, Eat the Change, Tucson Foods and Cometeer.
Second Nature Picks Up Sahale From Smuckers
Snack platform Second Nature Brands (SNB) has purchased nut brand Sahale Snacks from The J.M. Smucker Company.
Expo East: Sour Candy Rides New Innovation Wave
If you’ve been waiting for a better-for-you sour candy, this may be your moment. A new wave of CPG brands have set their sights on capturing the nostalgia of sucking on a handful of Warheads.
Expo East 2023 Snack Gallery: High-Protein, Zero-Sugar Snacking
Snacking trends were on full display at Natural Products Expo East 2023, along with a drive to open up new use occasions. Here’s a look at some of the recently launched snacks seen last week at the show.
Once Upon A Farm Pushing Past Pouches With Chilled Bars Launch
Once Upon a Farm is looking beyond its roots in baby food by launching a new line of refrigerated oat bars – its first non-pouched product – in an effort to use snacking occasions to stay relevant as its young consumers age.



