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Distribution: Tom Brady’s GOAT Gummies Launch on Gopuff; Bowlcut Heads to Whole Foods
Super Bowl champion-turned-entrepreneur Tom Brady is going deeper into CPG with the launch of GOAT Gummies, exclusively available on Gopuff.
UNFI Shipping On ‘Limited Basis’ Following Security Breach
Wholesale distributor UNFI is shipping on a “limited basis” in the wake of last week’s cyberattack, executives said during an earnings call today to discuss third-quarter financial results.
Could Steel Tariffs Dent Canned Food Growth?
They say it’s what’s on the inside that counts, but that’s only half true – at least when it comes to canned food.
Stinky Twinkie: Hostess Drags on Smucker’s Q4 Sales
The J.M. Smucker Co. announced sales were down to $2.1 billion in Q4, a decline of 3% year-over-year as sweet snack sales stagger.
Part-Time Power: Unleashing Growth In CPG With Fractional Talent
In an industry where cash is hard to come by, but insights and experts are plenty, one expert makes a case for part-time hiring as a strategy to scale up.
UNFI Shuts Down ‘Certain Systems’, Service Disrupted After Cyberattack
Leading wholesale distributor UNFI has shut down some of its computer systems, leading to service and fulfillment disruptions, following a cyberattack last week. UNFI discovered “unauthorized activity” in its network on Thursday and proactively took several systems offline.
People Moves: ALDI Names U.S. CEO; Thrive Market Taps COO
Discount grocery store chain ALDI U.S. has promoted COO Atty McGrath to the role of CEO; Thrive Market names ex-Amazon exec Scott Lescher as first-ever COO; and Fishwife founder Becca Millstein joins Firehook’s board of directors.
How NIQ’s New Nutrition Scoring Could Guide Pricing
NielsenIQ has joined forces with FoodHealth Co. to integrate their respective datasets, enabling brands to spot and craft pitches around the incrementality their products could bring to a retailer’s set on the basis of price, health and how those factors affect consumer purchasing habits.
Ferment to Be: Cleveland Kitchen Ramps Up Growth as Gut Health Goes Mainstream
Cleveland Kitchen is preparing for a period of high growth following a few years focused on consolidating manufacturing and expanding operations at its Ohio production facility. The sauerkraut slinger recently raised $2.9 million that will support brand-building initiatives as its founders aim to capitalize on heightened interest in digestive wellness and fermented flavors.
Conagra Divests Van de Kamp’s, Mrs. Paul’s Seafood Brands
Conagra is selling off more brands, this time moving its Van de Kamp’s and Mrs. Paul’s frozen seafood brands to their co-manufacturer, High Liner Foods, in a $55 million cash deal. According to an announcement today, the deal only divests the intellectual property rights and inventory for the two brands, but does not include employees or manufacturing facilities.