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

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 alluloe, 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.

Innovating in a category as old as salt is bound to be complex. But during the COVID-19 pandemic, Raina Kumra, a tech investor-turned food and wellness entrepreneur, found a way.

Brightfield Group’s August 2026 report examines how sweetener preferences are translating into consumer behavior, social conversation and emerging product opportunities. Refined sugar is losing share of sweetener-related snack discussions, while natural and alternative options are gaining attention, although the motivations and perceptions surrounding each vary considerably.

California-based school meal provider Revolution Foods has acquired Ardella’s, a five decade-old maker of pizzas and burritos primarily sold to K-12 schools. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Fitting somewhere on the “swicy” spectrum, Talkback promises to deliver “the world’s most interesting flavors in the humble shortbread cookie.”

Grenade, the U.K.’s leading protein brand, is aiming to spark a flavor-forward revolution in the U.S. market.