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The NOSH team looks back on the big stories of 2022 and how macro trends over the past year may provide insight as to what to expect in 2023 and talks to Coefficient Capital investor Natalie Borowski and Editor-in-Chief of The New Consumer Dan Frommer about the most recent release of their ongoing Consumer Trends report.

Conagra Brands posted single-digit sales growth in its Q2 FY2023 earnings report Thursday morning, leading the company to raise its guidance for earnings per share and sales for the second half of the year.

Oatly is making moves toward its transition to an asset-light, supply chain strategy after inking a $72 million deal with Toronto-based co-packer Ya YA foods on Tuesday.

New York City-based edible and bakeable cookie dough brand DŌ announced yesterday that it has been acquired by Neil Hershman, the owner and CEO of self-serve frozen yogurt franchise 16 Handles.

A new generation of coffee alternative brands are pitching themselves as the solution to coffee’s sustainability problems. Food tech operations say their processes and products use less land, less water and have a lower carbon footprint but still produces a cup that looks, smells and tastes like the real thing.

Belgium-based Lotus Bakeries announced it has taken a minority stake in functional food brand IQBAR leading the bar maker’s Series B funding round through its venture arm, Fast Forward 2032.

Boston-based air-popped water lily seed snack maker Bohana has been acquired by Ore City, Texas-based Boon Distribution, according to an email the brand sent to NOSH last week. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Since the onset of the pandemic, wellness and better-for-you attributes continue to play a prominent role in eating trends, and the snack set is no exception.

Despite the economic and inflationary environment, brands continued secure large checks and close a few notable acquisitions this year. While 2021 was all about post-pandemic recovery, 2022 saw companies strategizing for long term growth and positioning themselves to navigate the unforeseen bumps and blunders ahead.

As 2022 comes to a close, we reached out to entrepreneurs, thought leaders and industry experts for their takes on the 2003 economic outlook for CPG, as well as the major market trends they’ll be watching for in the new year.