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Notable New Products: Ice Cream-Flavored Protein Bars, Upcycled Baking Mixes and Stranger Things-Themed Nuggets
From oat milk chocolate bars to spicy chili sauces and Stranger Things-themed plant-based nuggets, this week’s new food innovations cover a wide range of categories. Check out this week’s gallery for notable new items, including new ice cream flavors from Mauna Loa alongside new product launches from BowlCut and Regrained.
The Checkout: B&G Reports Q1 Results, Acquires Manufacturer; Antithesis Foods Receives Grant To Scale “Mix-In” Business
In this week’s Checkout: B&G Foods reports Q1 earnings alongside manufacturing acquisition announcement; Antithesis Foods receives grant funding to scale ingredient business, HUNGRY acquires NatureBox and Chubby Snacks names Heidi D’Amelio as ‘SuperMom’ Advisor.
Drinking the Kool-Aid: Plink! Seeks to Offer Sustainable Solution to Single-Use Plastics
Aiming to make single use cans and bottles a thing of the past, former “trend spotter” Max Luthy and event producer-turned-beverage entrepreneur Luke Montgomery-Smith have launched Plink!, a vintage-inspired brand of beverage tablets.
Kellogg’s Says Snack Segment Is Driving Sales, Affirms Full Year Outlook
Snack sales, emerging market growth and positive price realization helped Kellogg’s overcome cereal inventory issues to score a 4% increase in organic net sales during Q1 2022.
In the Courtroom: Kellogg’s Controversy Over Veggie Claims Continues; Dunkin’ And Beyond Meat Hit With Infringement Suit
In this courtroom roundup: Kellogg’s fight against misleading veggie claims returns, Beyond Meat and Dunkin’ sued by Philadelphia plant-based meat company over trademark infringement, Motif challenges Impossible’s heme-tech patent and more.
IRI: COVID-Driven Demand for Convenience, At-Home CPG Remains High Despite Inflation
Over two years into the pandemic, demand for CPG products has changed to reflect consumers’ need for convenience, while high inflation has fueled increased demand for self-care and wellness products, according to an IRI webinar earlier this week. Analysts from IR predicted that pandemic buying trends in CPG will continue into the next year as… Read more »
Elevator Talk: District Snacks, Kazoo Snacks, Fila Manila, Toodaloo, Red Belly Honey
In the latest episode of Elevator Talk, we feature leaders from District Snacks, Kazoo Snacks, Fila Manila, Toodaloo and Red Belly Honey. Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. This week’s special co-host is Sarah Nathan, the founder of Bloom CPG, who shared her thoughts, questions and feedback with the participants.
Mmmly Reflects On First Year Lessons Ahead Of Nationwide Roll Out
After completing its first year on the market, better-for-you cookie maker Mmmly is tightening up its sales strategy and refining its product with a new plant-based formulation and “stronger” packaging as it targets growth opportunities with high-end natural grocers.
Protein Drip: Huel Extends Into Apparel with ‘Huelwear’ Clothing Line
Wellness aficionados know you are what you eat. But now, Huel is hoping consumers will also wear what they eat. Last month, the U.K.-based protein and meal replacement beverage maker announced its latest product line, Huelwear, a sustainably produced fashion line featuring animal-free clothing. The clothes are available direct-to-consumer via Huel’s website and the line… Read more »
Coca-Cola Settles For $21 Million Payout Over Fairlife False-Ad Suit
The Coca-Cola Company will pay $21 million to the plaintiffs of a class action lawsuit, which alleged the company had falsely marketed its Fairlife branded milk as coming from humanely treated dairy cows.