Laird Activates M&A-Driven Platform Strategy With Nexus Backing
Backed by a new investment partner, Laird Superfood has big plans for expansion. The Colorado-based brand is working with Nexus Capital to build a superfood platform.
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Adrianne DeLuca is the Assistant Managing Editor - Newsletters for BevNET and NOSH.
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Laird Superfood to Acquire Navitas Organics
Laird Superfood is powering up its food and beverage platform with plans to acquire all outstanding equity of Navitas LLC in an all-cash transaction valued at $38.5 million.
Taste & Nutrition Drive Consumers Back to Dairy by Way of A2/A2
The market for A2/A2 dairy, an easier-to-digest iteration of cow’s milk, has been gaining momentum in the U.S., but the dairy format’s acceleration over the past year comes amid heightened demand for minimally-processed, high-protein functional products.
Horizon Acquires Maple Hill Creamery
Horizon Family Brands has acquired organic, grass-fed dairy company Maple Hill Creamery, strengthening the company's retail presence, which already includes a selection products under the Horizon Organics and Wallaby Organics brands.
Quince Now Selling Food & Wine, Expanding Affordable Luxury
Online retailer Quince is now selling food and wine, as it begins building a curated set of premium, giftable products from specialty producers, global brands and more.
TikTok and Tariffs Stoke Supply Chain Tension
Between TikTok's influence, tariff impacts and the MAHA movement, innovating across the CPG landscape is more complex than ever. We spoke with a range of stakeholders during SupplySide Global to see how they are navigating ever-changing demands and constraints.
SupplySide Spotlights Protein Stacking, Creatine Revival and Clean Label Innovation
High-protein formulations remain in high demand. SupplySide Global brought an emphasis on how ingredients can support “protein maxing” and wellness goals with systems of inputs designed around metabolic and muscle health.
Global Flavors and ‘Female Rage’ Fuel Union Kitchen Event
Global flavors, heritage-inspired foods and “Female Rage” fueled Union Kitchen’s Meet the Makers event this past Sunday, drawing in nearly 100 vendors to sample.
Chobani Raises $650 Million From ‘Long-term Oriented’ Investors
Chobani has raised $650 million in new equity capital to support its continued growth and recent manufacturing investments.
Primal Kitchen’s Morgan Zanotti Returns With Sparkling Protein Water Waay
Primal Kitchen co-founder Morgan Zanotti returned with her second entrepreneurial endeavor this month: sparkling protein water brand Waay.
SPINS Expands With Marketing, AI Capabilities
SPINS today announced the debut of two new platforms for both CPG brands and retailers that will expand the market researcher’s capabilities into digital marketing and AI enablement.
Hy-Vee Adds FoodHealth Score To Store Shelves
Hy-Vee debuted a new partnership with nutrition intelligence platform FoodHealth Company, becoming the first retailer to bring the color-coded, numerical nutritional score directly to products sold in-stores.
Jeff Rubenstein Moves To Food As Khloud CEO
Khloud named former Poppi president and chief growth officer Jeff Rubenstein as its CEO, just five months after launch and amid a slate of distribution gains.
Iris Raises $6.2M To Expand CPG-Focused Financial Platform
AI-powered financial planning and analysis platform Iris plans to accelerate growth after today announcing the closing of a $6.2 million funding round led by Glasswing Ventures.