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The frozen aisle is undergoing a revival. Startup restaurant-inspired brands are working to push the set away from the cheap, convenient and additive-laden items it's known for and toward a perception of premium, clean-ingredient offerings. 

Chef-crafted, frozen stuffed pasta producer Ripi is the latest to take on the challenge, homing in on a chef-quality positioning while hurdling the checkered tablecloths and heading straight for stores.

Insiders can access the full story to understand the full market opportunity founder and CEO Ian Tecklin has identified and how the former investment banker is applying his skillset to all aspects of the CPG founder role. 

Natural flavors supplier FlavorSum announced its acquisition by PE firm Warburg Pincus for an undisclosed sum today. The news comes amid an ongoing push – led by both consumer and regulators – for clean label, synthetic dye and flavor-free food and beverage products. 

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The weekend edition of the New York Times examined Americans’ protein obsession through the lens of the David bar’s breakout success – and the seemingly endless parade of cereal, soda, popcorn, pasta, ice cream and more featuring high-protein claims.

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