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

As food and beverage brands continue to push protein into new formats and eating occasions, demand for whey, one of the industry’s most widely used protein sources, has outpaced supply.

Beyond Meat is launching a new “plant-powered” portfolio known as Phytosphere, marking the occasion by entering new categories including protein powders and savory protein bars.

Fly By Jing Noodles Authentic Chinese sauces and spice maker Fly By Jing launched its instant noodles in 2024, starting with Sweet & Spicy and Chili Crisp varieties before expanding into milder options with Classic Soy, Creamy Sesame and Roasted Garlic. Each 3.7 oz. package (six per box) can be cooked in six minutes, contains… Read more »

La Molisana sued the U.S. government in International Trade Court, defending lupini pasta brand Brami with the goal of securing the product an exclusion from anti-dumping duties.

UNFI closed out fiscal 2026 with another quarter of improved profitability and operating performance, giving the distributor a stronger foundation as it looks to return to revenue growth.

French-inspired dessert maker Petit Pot announced today that it has closed a seven-figure Series A funding round as it seeks to expand its retail footprint and carve out a larger role in the refrigerated dessert category. Specific financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The round was co-led by Eclair Partners and Terri and… Read more »

Carbone Fine Foods is expanding outside of its signature pasta sauces, bringing a new chef-driven, restaurant-inspired innovation exclusively to Whole Foods Market.

This week, we’re investigating David Protein’s parent co’s Series B, getting our protein from edible cookie dough (finally), and standing in a field full of cows for wellness reasons. Hey, what more could you ask for?

Grüns and parent company Unilever are facing a proposed class action lawsuit alleging the supplement brand deceptively markets its allulose-sweetened gummies as “sugar free.”

In this week’s new products roundup, Trubar teams up with the Minions for a banana bread-inspired kids protein bar, Incredifulls brings PAW Patrol to the frozen PB&J set, and Annie’s taps into the pickle flavor craze with its latest mac and cheese innovation.

Campbell’s sales declined in Q4 and FY2026 earnings this morning, citing “weakness” in its Snack portfolio and inflationary headwinds.

Doich is gearing up to launch a line of Protein Cups in October, marking its first step beyond its flagship snacking dough. The new confection, which is free from seed oils and artificial sweeteners, will debut direct-to-consumer in 8-packs.

Cottage cheese maker Good Culture is shaking up its executive management team, naming a slate of new hires this week.

On the CPG Week Podcast, the team breaks down a series of lawsuits targeting the use of allulose and a crustless sandwich trademark case.