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Legal Roundup: KIND Cleared in ‘All-Natural’ Class Action; Kashi Sued For Pear-Filled Strawberry Bars
In this roundup: KIND is cleared in ‘All-Natural” class action suit, Kashi sued for misleading consumers with pear-filled, strawberry-flavored bars, Kellogg’s served for not putting enough whole grains in crackers and Sabra sued to remove its Kosher mark.
Caliper Holdings COO Steps Down, Company Moves Into Licensing
Caliper Holdings co-founder Jeremy Goldstein is stepping down as COO as the company moves into licensing agreement-based business model.
Elevator Talk: Spicewell, Aunt Ethel’s Pot Pies, Khalsa Salsa, Toasty
In the latest episode of Elevator Talk, we feature leaders from Spicewell, Aunt Ethel’s Pot Pies, Khalsa Salsa and Toasty. Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. This week’s special co-host is Adam Spriggs, a partner with Thirsty Craft and a founding member of The Angel Group, who shared his thoughts, questions and feedback with the participants.
Beyond Meat Suspends COO Following Nose Bite Attack
Alternative protein company Beyond Meat suspended COO Doug Ramsey after the executive was arrested last weekend for allegedly biting another man’s nose.
Stormberg Foods Maneuvers To Lead U.S. Biltong Category
South African meat snack manufacturer Stormberg Foods has acquired Ayoba Foods in an effort to directly compete against U.S. biltong category leader Stryve.
QR Codes Alone Aren’t Enough to Meet GMO Disclosure Requirements, Judge Rules
A California district court judge ruled last week that food manufacturers cannot rely exclusively on QR codes to disclose if their products contain bioengineered ingredients.
People Moves: Goli Nutrition Names Bruce Weiss as CEO; DLA Piper Grows FDA Regulatory Team
Wellness brand and vitamin gummy maker Goli named former Church & Dwight, Kraft Foods and Coca-Cola executive Bruce Weiss as its new CEO earlier this month.
PBFI To Support Supply Chain Actors And Regenerative Food Systems
The Plant Based Food Association has created a new nonprofit arm, dubbed the Plant Based Food Institute, to address industry-related policies and effect change along every step in the industry’s value chain.
Notable New Products: Dark Cocoa Coconut Crisps & Spiced Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwiches
This week’s smattering of notable new products brings autumn-inspired ice cream sandwiches, a better-for-you iteration of classic Mexican candies and breakfast sausage innovations.
News Roundup: Brazi Bites Launches Latino Entrepreneur Accelerator; PepsiCo and ADM Team Up On Regenerative Ag
In this week’s roundup: Brazi Bites launches an accelerator programs for Latino business owners, PepsiCo and ADM team up on a new regenerative agriculture initiative, Kroger consolidates its low-price private label lines and Barkley acquires Smiths Agency.

