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News Roundup: Impossible Foods Launches Bowls; Mermade Raises $3.3M For Cell-Grown Scallops
Looking to drive consumer awareness for plant-based proteins, Impossible Foods introduced a new line of ready-to-heat, single-serve frozen entrees featuring a range of its plant-based meat ingredients including pork, chicken, meatballs and beef.
With Nestlé In Its Corner, Freshly Launches Food Service Subsidiary
Two years after being acquired by Nestlé, prepared meal delivery company Freshly is expanding its food service business with FreshlyWell, a new B2B sales platform.
Distribution: OffLimits Expands Retail Footprint with Fresh Thyme; Barvecue Partners with The Giant Company
Through its new partnership with Fresh Thyme, New York-based cereal brand OffLimits had added 73 new doors, bringing its total nationwide door count to 150. The partnership marks the formerly direct-to-consumer brand’s first natural grocery chain placement.
Taste Radio Austin: Hear From ‘Super’ Stars And An Ambitious Investor
With Taste Radio’s industry meetup in Austin just two weeks away, we’re excited to announce two featured interviews taking place at the event. Presented by Super Coffee and hosted at the company’s headquarters, the gathering will highlight conversations between Taste Radio host Ray Latif and Super Coffee co-founders Jimmy, Jake, and Jordan DeCicco, and Anna-Lena Kamenetzky, the founder and CEO of Touch Capital.
Crumbl Sees Rise in DTC Rankings Amid “Utah Cookie Wars”
Amid what has been dubbed the “Utah Cookie Wars,” specialty cookie brand Crumbl has experienced growth in its direct-to-consumer sales. According to data from media company 2pm, Crumbl ranked 19 out of 700 DTC companies with an estimated revenue of $125,560,000 the week of August 29.
Upcycling May Solve Food Waste Tomorrow, But Is It Worth the Cost Today?
Upcycled CPG companies are innovating supply chains and scaling production in order to bring costs down so the niche sustainability trend can become more widely adopted and reach a larger market.
Wellness, Plant-Based Products Fall in Q2 Amid Economic Uncertainty
As inflation puts more pressure on consumers’ wallets, shoppers increasingly shied away from new trends and returned to more affordable and reliable habits in Q2 2022, according to a report by research platform evergi. Although Americans continue to be interested in athleticism, dieting and health, the overall wellness market has shrunk amid economic uncertainty, according… Read more »
Cometeer’s Flash-Frozen Coffees Make Retail Debut in Erewhon
Flash-frozen coffee producer Cometeer is making its brick-and-mortar retail debut this month in all seven Erewhon locations in Southern California. As part of the rollout, the company is also debuting three new 4-pack varieties, available exclusively in Erewhon stores, which will retail for $10.99 each. What is Cometeer? Founded in 2015 by CEO Matt Roberts… Read more »
Nestle’s YEP Program To Support Young People Advancing The Global Food System
Nestlé has introduced a new online platform, the Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP), designed to give young entrepreneurs access to education and career development opportunities, with the broader goal of generating ideas to benefit the global food system.
Regenerative Ag Certification Options Are Growing, But What Do They Mean?
2022 appears to be the moment for regenerative agriculture with brands often leading the charge, but numerous third-party organizations have recently emerged. Here’s what you need to know about what these certifications mean, how to get them, and how much it is going to cost.

