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Watch: An Inside Look at the RXBAR and Kellogg Deal
At NOSH Live Summer 2018 audience members got a unique look into one of the most talked about acquisitions of 2017. Peter Rahal, RXBAR CEO and co-founder; Janica Lane, Piper Jaffray managing director; and Jared Rosenbaum, Kellogg’s senior director of corporate development and strategy, took the stage to discuss the $600 million deal.
Fancy Food Show: How Incubators Are Supporting Next-Gen Food & Beverage Brands
Within the show’s “Incubator Village,” the Specialty Food Association showcased 11 food and beverage incubators from across the U.S., along with their portfolio brands.
The Checkout: Fired By Chloe Founder Sues to Stop Move into Retail
From legal difficulties surrounding a vegan fast casual chain’s move into retail, to big food’s fight to require refined ingredients included within GMO labeling, here is the natural food news you need to know this week.
Watch: Roles and Rules Vital in Developing Company Culture
Speaking at NOSH Live 2018, ONE Brands CEO and president Peter Burns discussed the business and personal principles that govern how he has run and operated some of the leading natural products companies, such as Justin’s and Celestial Seasonings.
Getting Saucy: Condiment Innovations at Summer Fancy Foods
Though condiments have always been well represented at this show, the quality and innovation behind these products caught the NOSH team’s eyes.
Baldor Foods Sustainability Director to CPG: Treat Food Waste as Asset, Not Liability
Thomas McQuillan, Baldor’s director of food service sales and sustainability, spoke with NOSH about how the specialty and produce distributor is tackling food waste one carrot top at a time.
Taste Radio Ep. 118: How Remarkable Leaders Think; Insights & Advice From Four of The Finest
Nothing says 4th of July like BBQ, fireworks and a special edition of Taste Radio, and in this episode we feature insights and business lessons from four remarkable leaders — JUST founder/CEO Josh Tetrick, REBBL CEO Sheryl O’Loughlin, RXBAR co-founder/CEO Peter Rahal, and Jagermeister CEO Jeff Popkin — who joined us on the podcast in the first half of 2018.
Dean Foods Acquires Majority Share of Good Karma
Dean Foods Company announced today that it has increased its ownership percentage and taken a majority stake in flax-based dairy brand Good Karma. The investment marks a return to plant-based products for the dairy producer.
Nom Noms World Food Launches in North America
The United Kingdom-based brand has been added to the shelves of more than 1,500 retailers, including Meijer, Walmart and Canadian grocer M&M Food Market.
The Checkout: Smucker’s Teams Up With Rev1 to Work With Emerging Brands
Collaboration was king for the natural food industry this week. From partnerships between grocery giants and innovative startups, to Hollywood stars and brands, here are some of the top news stories you need to know.