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Low-sugar, high-protein frozen phenomenon that briefly captured an outsize share of the frozen dairy aisle, Halo Top manufacturer Eden Creamery has been sold to Ice Cream manufacturer Wells Enterprises, Inc. As part of the deal Halo Top President and COO Doug Bouton will license the Halo Top brand outside of the United States and Canada as part of a new company he plans to operate after the deal closes.

The plant-based protein category shows no signs of slowing down, with more innovation and investment coming daily — and even making its way to baby food. In this week’s Checkout, two major CPG brands announced plant-based meat innovations, while another will dip its toes into plant-based seafood. And baby food maker Yumi is pairing with vegan fast-casual brand ByChloe to appeal to little palates.

Former dairy founder Tom Moffitt is following the herd toward plants — opening nondairy food processor Culture Fresh Foods in a facility formerly owned by Danone. The company announced the close of a $11 million round of funding yesterday.

Natural is thriving, according to the State of the Natural Industry report by data firm SPINS and media company New Hope Network, released last week.

August saw brands release new products designed to combat summer temperatures and get ready for back-to-school, from Coolhaus and French’s limited edition mustard flavored ice cream to easy breakfast options from Mom’s Best Cereal and Abe’s. Check out more of August’s new products below, including new launches from Frozen Garden, Brekki and Smashmallow.

KFC’s plant-based chicken sells out, Friends of the Earth fights Impossible Foods and more in this week’s Checkout.

In this video recorded during NOSH Live Summer 2019, Sarah Alderson, Walmart’s divisional merchandise manager of chilled packaged goods, and Laura Rush, divisional manager for frozen foods, describe how Walmart seeks out and supports emerging brands.

Convenience stores are positioned to be a top retail channel for CBD products, according to a new survey of c-store retailers by Wells Fargo Securities.

As part of its shift from confection to a broader snacking platform, Hershey announced yesterday its acquisition of the low-sugar, high-protein ONE Brands portfolio. The purchase price, which was financed with cash on hand as well as short term borrowings, was $397 million.

Greek yogurt market leader Chobani announced today the promotion of CMO Peter McGuinness to president, effective today. McGuinness will report to founder and CEO Hamdi Ulukaya.