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Americans’ protein obsession has translated into a major moment for meat sticks – a now $3 billion-plus (and growing) subcategory that has drawn a number of new entrants in recent years. 

But standing out in this increasingly competitive set initially proved challenging for Pennsylvania-based brand Righteous Felon as it began shifting its product mix in favor of the fast-growing format. 

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Benford Capital Partners-owned Turri’s Italian Foods has acquired Joseph’s Gourmet Pasta from LaSalle Capital in a deal announced on Tuesday. 

Rising sales in Europe helped offset weak domestic demand for Mondelēz International’s chocolate and biscuit products during the second quarter. But U.S. consumer sentiment is impacting consumption “across the board,” said CEO Dirk Van de Put. 

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