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Is Soy Sauce the Next Olive Oil? Heydoh Launch Signals Premium Shift
Soy sauce is the latest target amid a center store revival. This month, Heydoh launched a 2-SKU line of single-origin, artisan soy sauces that bring an authentic, Taiwanese iteration of the popular Asian condiment to the U.S. market.
Red River Foods Invests $15.5M in Virginia Expansion
Red River Foods is poised to invest $15.5 million into its Henrico County, Va., headquarters, according to Governor Glenn Youngkin’s office. The project is expected to centralize much of Red River’s processing capabilities in Virginia.
PepsiCo’s $4B Investor Pushes for Change
PepsiCo is facing pressure from an activist investor to make a broad series of strategic changes, including restructuring its beverage division to welcome franchise bottlers back into the fold.
Hot Dog Divorce: Kraft, Heinz Detail Split
After nearly a decade together, the $45 billion megamerger that conjoined Kraft’s grocery business with Heinz’s sauce and spread platform will be unwinded as the global food company siphons off the businesses to introduce more focus and reduce complexity.
From Midwest Secret To Inc. 5000: How Toom Is Making Garlic Dip A Staple
Minnesota-based Lebanese garlic dip brand Toom has patiently worked to keep a low profile as it tinkered with its marketing and formulation, but is now expanding its retail presence.
Painterland Sisters Raises Hefty Funding, Gut Health at Newtopia Now, Wrangler X Coors & More
Is skyr the next gym bag essential? Can mushrooms take the top spot in salty snacks? And where’s my Coors Banquet x Wrangler hat?
New Products: Rudi’s Adds Gluten-Free Sandos, Oat Haus Taps Dubai Chocolate Trend
In this week’s notable new products roundup, Oat Haus offers an allergen-free take on the Dubai Chocolate trend, a trio of classic candy brands tap into the freeze-dried phenomenon, and Rudi’s unveils gluten-free versions of its frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
Post Sells Recently Acquired Pasta Business, Maintains Granola
In just under two months, Post Holdings has acquired and offloaded 8th Avenue Food and Provisions dry pasta business, which includes the Ronzoni brand.
Beyond Lactation: Mamala Seeks to Expand Postpartum Nutrition Into Snacks
Mamala Organics debuted this past week with a 2-SKU line of pouched Support Snacks made with whole foods and a focus on providing essential nutrients for women during the postpartum period.
Tracking Snacking Trends: Global Flavors, Co-Branded Innovation
What’s driving growth in the $148.6 billion U.S. snacking industry? Conagra Brands partnered with market researcher Circana to put together its inaugural “Future of Snacking 2025” report. The maker of Slim Jim and Angie’s Boomchickapop highlighted five trends that are shaping snacking behaviors.