We’re following a bitter legal battle as a huge cadre of big CPG companies have sued a collective of sugar suppliers, alleging price fixing on the key ingredient through shared pricing strategies, supply yields and sales data.

Inflation has been the catchword for almost the entire decade, dating back to the pandemic, with varied causes. But here’s a look at how it’s traveled, from input cost inflation on to manufacturers, to the point of purchase.

Those manufacturers, at least, are alleging an extra cost: but given the scale of the involved parties, there’s probably enough legal fees to add even more of a financial burden all the way around.

Catch up on the latest filings in the full story on Nosh.

In this week’s new products roundup, Girl Scouts introduces its first allergy-friendly cookie in partnership with Partake, Knorr turns up the heat with Hot Ones-inspired sides, and Joyride, Junkless and Häppy Candy get a head start on Halloween.

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🌱 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. Read the full story

🍝 Carbone Fine Foods is expanding outside of its signature pasta sauces, bringing an Italian chili crisp exclusively to Whole Foods Market. Get all the details

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This week, we dig into Barilla Group’s acquisition of Goodles and how the mac and cheese brand’s success reflects growing demand for better-for-you versions of familiar, legacy products. 

We also look at David Protein maker Medici Brands’ $2.2B valuation following its Series B raise, the launch of its better-for-you candy brand HallPass and how the company is rethinking two of the most familiar formats in CPG. 

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