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Conagra Brands is increasing investment in innovation, advertising and merchandising to reverse volume declines.

Weaver Holdings, the largest manufacturer of popcorn in the U.S., was acquired by AUA Private Equity Partners for an undisclosed amount. The PE firm has a history of acquiring food manufacturers and aims to inject “efficiency” into the fourth-generation, family-owned business.

Rainforest Distribution Corp. has acquired New England natural and specialty foods distributor Associated Buyers, the companies announced this week. According to a press release, the companies will take roughly two months to transition the Associated Buyers’ network into the Rainforest system.

Having survived the “Utah Cookie Wars,” Dirty Dough is now focusing its efforts on growing its mobile franchising business and raising capital with a newly-appointed CEO at the helm.

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For early stage CPG food brands, navigating the inner workings of selling into retail can easily lead to disaster. Golden Thread CPG wants to be their guide.

Danone has found a buyer for its premium dairy brands Horizon Organic and Wallaby, announcing today it has agreed to sell the businesses to investment firm Platinum Equity.

For over 10 years, Feel Good Foods has steadily grown its gluten-free frozen snack brand but has now for the first time revamped its packaging while also launching several new products to bring it to a broader swathe of retailers and consumers.

What’s in store for 2024? Several industry experts provided insights on trends across packaged food and beverage launches, plus advice for entrepreneurs.

Moving from the executive suite to the consulting table is not always smooth. Former co-founder of Barnana and ex-CEO of keto-friendly bar company CanDo Matt Clifford talked about what he is doing now, his new perspective on the industry and the trends he is keeping an eye on in 2024.