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Most crackers hide behind a wall of fine print. Go Raw's new Snacking Crisps flip the script - sprouted seeds and puffed whole grains visible in every bite so you know exactly what you're snacking on. 6g plant protein, organic, and gluten-free. This is what uncomplicated snacking looks like. https://goraw.com/collections/snacking-crisps

Kroger is back in acquisition mode. 

Less than two years after its proposed megamerger with Albertsons collapsed under regulatory pressure, the grocery giant struck a deal to acquire regional supermarket chain Giant Eagle for $1.65 billion. 

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Building products with better ingredients is easy to talk about. Building a business around them is much harder. 

Join leaders from Goodles and Culture Pop as they discuss the realities of formulation, sourcing, branding, retail growth, and operations, and how they’ve turned better ingredients into brands that drive trial, repeat purchase, and sustainable growth.

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Figa emerged amid a sea of traditional sweets at The Summer Fancy Food Show with a lineup of cupuaçu-based bars.

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Refresh Gum is rolling out a major brand refresh alongside the launch of new plant-based, plastic-free caffeinated gum and mints (available in caffeinated and non-caffeinated varieties) as it looks to win over mainstream shoppers. 

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

1. From Surplus to Supper: Fancy Food Brands Reimagine Clean Label Convenience

2. ACON Investments Acquires YumEarth, Partners With Fini to Fuel Growth Phase

3. Frozen One Scoops Up $5.75M, Names Former Van Leeuwen Exec as COO

4. Wellness Shoppers Seeking Proof Over Promises, Says Vitamin Shoppe Report

5. Indian Flavors Emerge as a Standout Trend at the Summer Fancy Food Show

It’s Hump Day! Here’s a taste of the latest marketing moves from around the food industry.

🚫 Takis is removing artificial dyes and the synthetic preservative TBHQ across its U.S. portfolio by the end of the year. Read more on Nosh

🍕 Loopini co-founder Damiano Messineo ate the brand’s lupini bean frozen pizza daily for 100 days while training for an Ironman triathlon. Get all the details here

🍿 EATABLE teamed up with Disney Canada to launch a Tropical Tides popcorn flavor tied to the “Moana” live action film. Learn more on Nosh

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Founders are constantly told they need to build in public – but is it actually the best way to grow?

In this episode of the Nombase Podcast, Nick Elliott, Founder of Esprizio, joins Sara Brooks, Co-Founder of Goldilocks, to discuss the role of founder-led content, social media, PR, and brand strategy in building a successful CPG business.

Listen to the episode here. Also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.