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The Mediterranean diet is synonymous with nearly every current consumer demand – clean label and whole foods that naturally deliver protein, fiber and other key nutrients. The diet itself has been highly-ranked among consumers for more than a decade.

Yaza debuted in 2022 with the goal of exposing American consumers to Mediterranean staple labneh through flavor, said founder and CEO Karim Khalil.  

What He Said: “Before we started the company, the idea was: let's make labneh with flavors. We never thought about what's next, and now we had to think about that next step.” 

As the company looks toward the conventional channel, it believes it has a chance to steal some facings from the hummus category with a wide array of dips and growing brand block.  

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The Marzetti Company, fresh off its acquisition of Bachan’s, reported a “record-high” gross profit of $107.2 million in its Q3 earnings this morning despite posting a 1% net sales decline.

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Actual Veggies is preparing for a significant expansion in Costco. The brand will launch an exclusive organic version of its black bean burger in multiple regions beginning in mid-May.

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Here’s a look at leading headlines from around the food industry. Go beyond the headlines with Insiders access.

1. Violife Parent Co. Up For Sale, Nears $10B Valuation

2. Gymkhana Fine Foods Brings Michelin Pedigree to U.S. 

3. Sprouts Earnings Deliver Solid Growth as Company Expands

4. PepsiCo, Samyang Extend With Fresh, Spicy, On-Trend Innovations

5. Baba’s Eyes Siete Foods Playbook With Fresh Cash and Retail Gains

Here’s a taste of the products moving around the industry to start off your week.

🫘 Bitchin’ Sauce debuted a refrigerated Smoky Chipotle Bean Dip in Kroger banners across the country. Read the full story on Nosh

🎯 Cedar’s Foods landed in over 1,500 Target stores nationwide with a curated collection that includes the brand’s Cucumber Garlic Dill Tzatziki, Hot Honey Dip and Feta Dip. Get all the details here

🍖 BERSKI launched its “ancestral-blend” beef sticks into Sprouts Farmers Market as part of the retailer’s Forager Program. Learn more on Nosh

🌊 True Sea Moss rolled out its glass-jarred, wild-harvested Sea Moss Gels at select Whole Foods locations. Get more details here

🌯 Amy’s Kitchen announced a major expansion into more than 150 Costco warehouses, bringing its Cheese Enchiladas and Bean & Cheese Burritos to key U.S. regions. Read more on Nosh

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A brilliant pitch slam, a buzzy non-alcoholic cocktail acquisition and the quiet decline of meal kits – the hosts break down where CPG is actually gaining (and losing) momentum. 

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