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Pressed Juicery Rebrands to ‘Pressed’, Emphasizing Broader Offerings
Having long ago expanded its product offerings beyond the purview of juice, Pressed Juicery announced today that it has rebranded, simplifying its name to Pressed.
Conagra Talks Price Increases, ‘Premiumizing’ Portfolio on Earnings Call
Lapping the pantry-loading sales surge of last spring, Conagra Brands net sales took a hit in the company’s Q4 and full fiscal year 2021 earnings report this week.
Danone Aims to Reinvigorate Its Greek Yogurt Sales
Restaging its decades-old Oikos brand, dairy conglomerate Danone hopes to bring new energy to its entry in the Greek yogurt segment. To do so, the company launched new products, and has plans to roll out advertising campaigns alongside refreshed branding to draw in new shoppers.
Federal Decriminalization of Marijuana Proposed in Senate
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer introduced draft legislation today that would federally decriminalize marijuana.
Elevator Talk Ep. 38: Rowdy Bars, Brave Good Kind, Revolution Gelato, Nostalgia Coffee Roasters, Jackalope Energy
Episode 38 of Elevator Talk features leaders from Rowdy Bars, Brave Good Kind, Revolution Gelato, Nostalgia Coffee Roasters and Jackalope Energy. Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates.
Expanding Beyond Snacks, This Saves Lives Balances Social Impact With “Food First” Focus
Social mission is a core tenet of many food brands — but is it enough to support a company platform? For This Saves Lives, social impact has now become just one part of its recipe for success as a food brand. With an expanded suite of offerings aimed at kids and refreshed messaging focusing on nutrition, the brand is now working to raise consumer awareness about the products themselves and establish itself as a “food first” company.
Mighty Spark Carves Space for Chicken-Based Snacks and Entrees
Mighty Spark feels there’s an untapped opportunity in lean protein, and now with the backing of Swander Pace Capital and a new CEO, it has the means to light the fire.
Distribution Roundup: Know Brainer’s Max Mallow Expands at Walmart; Undercover Snacks Adds 5,000 Stores
In the latest distribution news, Know Brainer’s Max Mallow line expands at Walmart, Undercover Snacks adds 5,000 stores and Blake’s Seed Based rolls out in 500 Kroger locations.
The Checkout: Beyond Meat Launches Beyond Chicken Tenders; Thrive Market Mulls IPO
In this week’s Checkout, Beyond Meat launches Beyond Chicken Tenders in foodservice; Thrive Market reportedly considers an IPO; and Acosta releases a report on post-pandemic health and wellness trends.
Catalina Crunch Expands Into Savory Snacks, Launches Packaging Refresh
After finding success with its low-sugar cereal and sandwich cookies, keto-friendly brand Catalina Crunch is expanding into new snacking occasions with the launch of its new Crunch Mix line. The brand has also rolled out a packaging refresh intended to create a more unified and recognizable brand identity as it makes a larger push into retail and expands into different aisles of the store.