Food Industry News, Insights, and Education for the CPG Community

On the podcast, the team discusses the top trends at Newtopia Now, Acosta Group’s inflation report and shareholder rebellions in beverage.

Back to Nature’s brand awareness, retail placements and, most important, sales have all significantly increased in the two years since the 60-year old natural food brand swapped its muted, earth toned look for a retro, neon, SoCal-inspired aesthetic.

In this week’s new products roundup, Baked by Melissa celebrates Harry Styles’ MSG residency with limited-edition cupcakes, Jams goes bananas and Ithaca upgrades its Classic and Red Pepper hummus formulations.

Chef and entrepreneur Kiersten Bartlett’s first foray into CPG is Legit Queso, a fresh, premium alternative to shelf-stable legacy brands.

Applications are now open for the Nosh Live 2026 Pitch Slam, giving emerging packaged food brands the chance to pitch their business on stage at Nosh Live 2026, taking place December 3–4 in Marina del Rey, California.

Beyond Meat and Milk Bar today launched a new collaboration that will bring plant-based and savory options back on to the latter’s bakery menu after nearly 15 years.

Frozen Italian food brand Sunday Supper is raising $1.5M to expand its vegan Fritto apps and introduce new vegetarian meals that incorporate dairy.

David Protein is facing a proposed class action lawsuit taking aim at its claim of containing zero sugar despite its use of allulose. The case comes as Liquid Death is also facing two proposed class action lawsuits surrounding its energy drinks claiming “0g sugar” while use allulose, a sweetener that has been classified by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a sugar.

Giadzy, the lifestyle brand founded by celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis, has landed its gluten-free pasta line in Sprouts Farmers Market.

The J.M. Smucker Company is confident it’s making progress on its “three strategic priorities” as volume gains for Uncrustables, Cafe Bustelo and select pet food brands sparked an increase in net sales during Q1 2027.

The latest release from the snack maker does an impressive job of combining functional nutrition with flavors and textures that feel approachable and genuinely enjoyable.

For decades, hummus brands have largely competed on what goes in the tub. But Prest is asking a more fundamental question: Does it need the tub at all?

Chicago-based Sweetmore Bakeries is extending its manufacturing network to the West Coast with the acquisition of California-based Fantasy Baking Co.

We’ve compiled more than 1,000 new product, flavor, function, and retailer-specific exclusive launches from this year in a centralized, interactive and detail-rich hub.