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New Products: Reformulated Stuffed Puffs & Gochujang Kettle Chips
In this week’s notable new products roundup, Stuffed Puffs reinvents its flagship milk chocolate-stuffed marshmallows, Whisps launches its “cheesiest cheese snack yet,” and Kettle Brand capitalizes on the rising popularity of Korean cuisine in the U.S with a limited-edition Gochujang flavor.
From Bees To A Business Model: Inside Mellody’s Plan To Build A Plant-Based Honey Market
Mellody is readying to substantially scale up its plant-based honey business through a new retail distribution partnership with KeHE, starting with Town & Country Markets in the Pacific Northwest region.
Report: Funding Climbs in Q1, But Flows to Fewer Brands
Venture investment in food and beverage brands is at its highest point in two years, according to the latest Q1 2024 report from research group FABID. But that doesn’t mean the market isn’t still tight, as well.
CPG Week: Trademarks, Trader Joe’s and Anti-Diet Dietitians
On the CPG Week podcast, the team discuss food news stories involving trademark infringement, Trader Joe’s innovation and anti-diet dietitians this week. Plus, a BevNET original song to baked beans.
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They’re HERE: Nothing Spooky About These Real-World A.I. Uses in CPG
In between the grandiose visions of the A.I. future that have dominated the discourse, and the heaps of investment dollars flooding the sector, these programs are already being integrated into many aspects of life and business.
Hain Celestial Sells Thinsters Brand to Icee Owner J&J Snack Foods
The Hain Celestial Group has sold cookie brand Thinsters to Icee and Dippin’ Dots owner J&J Snack Foods in an all-cash transaction. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Laird Superfood Rides The Wave To Optimistic Future
Laird Superfood has moved towards a more positive future after shifting to an asset-light production model, reducing capital burn on marketing, and prioritizing its direct-to-consumer and ecommerce distribution channels.
Ghost, General Mills Bring Nostalgic Focus to Protein Cereal Category
Why is a performance energy and protein brand expanding into the breakfast set? Ghost Lifestyle co-founder, CEO and self-described “cereal aficionado” Daniel Lourenco said “that’s the easiest question of all.”
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Momofuku Fires Up Trademark Battle Over Chili Crunch
David Chang’s Momofuku brand is targeting food brands like Homiah and MìLà with cease-and-desist letters claiming trademark infringement over “chili crunch” products.
New Products: Dan-O’s Tac-O Seasoning, Danone’s REMIX Collection and Kraft’s Creamy Sauces
In this week’s new products roundup, Wonderful Pistachios unveils its newest fiery flavor, Kraft launches its first innovation under the new Kraft Sauces rebrand and Pop-Tarts seeks to make some noise in the snack aisle.
Barilla-Owned Pasta Company Tolerant Foods Closes Up Shop
Tolerant Foods, the maker of organic legume-based pasta products, announced Thursday in an Instagram post that it has closed its doors and will begin winding down the brand.
CPG Week: WTF? N.A. Retailer Goes M.I.A.
The CPG Week team brings on BevNET spirits editor Ferron Salniker to talk about the rumors circulating around adult non-alcoholic beverage retailer Boisson and the group discusses how far is too far with edgy branding in the beverage industry.
Long Table Talks Popcorn Flour Pancakes, Post-‘Shark Tank’ Growth
Pancake and waffle mix brand Long Table is using its popcorn flour innovation to educate consumers on the importance of eating regeneratively grown, heirloom whole grains.
BevNET & Nosh Community Calls This April: VMG Investment Strategies, Special Retail Opportunities with RangeMe, and Securing Angel Investors
Get ready for our April Community Calls! This month, learn how to find, pitch, and collaborate with angel investors, optimize your brand’s presence among retailers in search results by leveraging RangeMe, and get a deeper look at VMG’s evolving investment criteria.