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Stryve Founder Departs Meat Snack Company as It Considers Move Into Pets
Joe Oblas, has departed Stryve Foods, the meat snacks company he co-founded in 2017. According to Oblas and trademark filings, the company will be adding new products in the pet food category.
Kellogg’s: Guidance Raised, Snack Sales Flourish
The Kellogg Company reported Thursday morning $4.1 billion in organic net sales and raised its full-year 2022 guidance on the back of its strong snack category growth during its third quarter earnings report.
Mondelez: Demand For Snacks, Sweets Drive Revenue Growth
Global snack giant Mondelēz International reported an 8.1% increase in net revenues during Q3, largely driven by organic revenue growth and the impact of recent acquisitions including Clif Bar and Greek snack brand portfolio Chipita.
District of Columbia, Washington AGs Sue to Stop Albertsons Payout
Attorneys general from Washington state and the District of Columbia are seeking to temporarily block a $4 billion payout to Albertsons’ shareholders on November 7, filing lawsuits this week to put a hold on the cash dividend at least until the grocery giant’s proposed merger with Kroger can be reviewed by federal regulators. Albertsons’ shareholder… Read more »
Ampla Technologies Acquires Upside Financing; Opens Up B2B Buy Now, Pay Later Market
Tech-enabled finance platform Ampla Technologies announced this week it has acquired Upside Financing, a move it says will help the company open up a B2B buy-now, pay-later market. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Meet 1:1 With Industry Experts at Our Next Virtual Networking Event on November 9
Our next virtual networking event is on Wednesday, November 9th from 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET. Virtual networking is a series that connects food and beverage brands with industry experts. Growing brands will have the opportunity to meet 1:1 with leaders from Whipstitch Capital, Piper Sandler, FDM Sales Management, Chase Ink. Public Relations, MomentumCPG, and Arena Partners.
UNFI’s New Program Aims to Improve QR Codes, Boost On-Shelf Transparency
United Natural Foods Inc (UNFI) has teamed up with software provider Cornerstone for Natural to introduce Smart Shelf Tags built with its proprietary ELi technology, which purportedly offer a more secure and enhanced version of a QR Code.
Kroger/Albertsons: Albertsons Responds to Request to Delay Dividend
Albertsons has rejected a request by several state attorneys general (AG) to hold off on a special dividend payment totaling nearly $4 billion to stakeholders, stating the dividend plans were developed prior to potential merger discussions with Kroger and payment cancellations could lead to financial and legal liabilities, as reported in Bloomberg.
Lipari Foods Acquired
Michigan-based distributor Lipari Foods announced today it has been acquired by Greenwich, Connecticut investment firm, Littlejohn & Co.
McCain Foods Looks to Web3 to Promote Regenerative Efforts
McCain Foods is boosting visibility of its sustainability goals through the launch of regenerative agriculture-grown Regen Fries in partnership with web3 platform Roblox and NFT-themed Los Angeles burger restaurant Bored & Hungry.

