Pop Up Grocer Goes Full-Time In Brick and Mortar
The pop-up grocery store concept will open its first permanent brick and mortar location at 205 Bleecker Street in New York City this winter.
Adrianne DeLuca
Assistant Managing Editor, Newsletters, BevNET & NOSH
Adrianne DeLuca is the Assistant Managing Editor - Newsletters for BevNET and NOSH.
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Oatly Moves To Hybrid Production Via Deal With Ya YA Foods
Oatly is making moves toward its transition to an asset-light, supply chain strategy after inking a $72 million deal with Toronto-based co-packer Ya YA foods on Tuesday.
NielsenIQ: Non-Alc Bev Sales Decelerate Towards EOY
Non-alcoholic beverage sales slowed but remained positive, up 11.8% year-over-year, while volume declines picked up pace. Average pricing growth remained “robust and largely stable,” up 13.3% driven by double digit growth in key categories.
Court Blocks Albertsons’ $4B Special Dividend Payment To Shareholders
Washington State’s Supreme Court extended the block on Albertsons' $4 billion special dividend payment to shareholders late last week by granting the state attorney general’s (AG)’s request for emergency injunctive relief.
Celsius Reaches Settlement Over “No Preservatives” Claim Controversy
Energy drink brand Celsius reached a $7.8 million settlement agreement late last month with a consumer group that claimed the drink’s front-of-can “No Preservatives” callout was misleading due to the product's inclusion of citric acid.
NotCo Raises $70M To Build B2B Business And “Operate Like Coca Cola”
Backed by $70 million in new growth capital, plant-based food and beverage company NotCo is aiming to build a business-to-business food technology platform “that operates like Coca Cola.”
Watch: Kroger and Albertsons CEOs Take The Stand In Senate Hearing
Senate committee members attempted to extract Kroger and Albertsons’ “side of the story” during a hearing on the $24.6 billion merger. Here are some highlights from the two and a half hour testimony.
MALK Raises $9M To Support Retail Growth
Alternative dairy brand MALK announced the close of a $9 million Series B round today to support the brand’s recent shift into national distribution.
Kroger/Albertsons: CEO’s Face Merger Opposition In Senate
The CEOs of Kroger and Albertsons Companies faced intense criticism from the Senate Judiciary Antitrust Subcommittee during a hearing yesterday regarding their proposed merger.
COP27: Climate Change Fight Turns Focus To Food
Transitioning to regenerative agriculture, utilizing upcycled food streams, adopting plant-based lifestyles and, of course, reducing carbon footprints, are set to play key roles in current global conversations around climate change.
FMI: Omnichannel Shoppers Force Shift In Retail Layouts, Drive Clamor For In-Store Tech
Consumers are increasingly seeking out fresh and convenient options, leading retailers to reconsider store layouts and invest in technology to improve their efficiency and omnichannel capabilities.
Chobani Pulls IPO Plans
Chobani scuttled its public offering plans on Friday, citing “current market conditions.” The news comes over a year after it filed with the SEC and six months after announcing it would delay its public offering.
Nestle’s YEP Program To Support Young People Advancing The Global Food System
Nestlé has introduced a new online platform, the Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP), designed to give young entrepreneurs access to education and career development opportunities, with the broader goal of generating ideas to benefit the global food system.
Last Crumb Hires Former Chameleon Cold-Brew, Nestlé Strategist to Lead Marketing
Rachel Kusin was announced as Last Crumb’s marketing director earlier this week, where she will be tasked with utilizing an omni-channel marketing approach to help generate more buzz and establish a lasting brand identity for the luxury cookie brand.