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Nut-Free Crustless PB&J Brand Fave’Wich Acquired By JSB Industries
Crustless sandwich brand Fave’Wich has been acquired by bakery business JSB Industries for an undisclosed amount.
Rebel Creamery Files for Ch.11 Bankruptcy Following Legal Defeat to Van Leeuwen
Still reeling from its $23.8 million legal defeat to Van Leeuwen last month, Rebel Creamery has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. In documents filed in Utah last week, Rebel Creamery declared $23.85 million in debt, naming Van Leeuwen as its largest creditor, while owning total assets of only $13.8 million with about $5.2 million in cash.
Investors Sue Simply Good Foods Over ‘Abject Failure’ To Integrate OWYN Brand
Less than two years after its acquisition of OWYN, Simply Good Foods Company is facing a proposed class action suit from investors alleging the integration of the brand has been “an abject failure.”
UNDO Brings ‘Condom for Your Liver’ To Gummy Set, Raises $1M To Enter Target
Alcohol recovery gummy UNDO is launching in nearly 900 Target stores after closing a $1M seed round to expand its retail footprint.
Mid-Day Squares Secures $8M in Debt Financing; Gears Up for U.S. Walmart, Costco Launches
Mid-Day Squares has secured $8 million in debt financing to significantly expand production capacity ahead of major U.S. launches with Walmart and Costco.
Errol Schweizer Dishes on NYC’s Public Grocery Playbook: ‘People Love the Idea’
Errol Schweizer liked publicly owned grocery stores before it was cool. The industry veteran has been an advocate for tax dollar-backed grocery stores for nearly a decade, well before New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani made it a part of his winning platform. Now he’s part of a team advising the mayor on how to make the idea a reality.
Meet the Brand Using Food Tech to Crack the Kids Snack Set
Following a 72% jump in distribution, fueled by recent placements at Target and Walmart, Amara Organic Foods is doubling down on food-tech-driven innovation and strict ingredient standards as it builds out its omnichannel footprint.
Bryce McDonald Returns to BevNET CPG Media as VP of Sales
BevNET CPG Media announced today that Bryce McDonald has returned as vice president of sales. He will lead the sales organization and work with partners to develop programs across the company’s media, events, insights and professional resources.
Review: Is Jacked Granny Really the ‘Simplest Protein Bar’ Ever?
Rip open that tin– it’s time to try new protein bar brand Jacked Granny.
THE CPG INSIDER WEEKLY
This week, we’re checking out the latest samples from the BevNET canteen fridge, getting extra limey with 7UP’s reformulation, and earning a hall pass from none other than Peter Rahal. Hey, what more could you ask for?