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• A complete look at Toom’s slow and steady growth strategy
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Labor Day might be over, but hot dogs and all of their potential dressings are on the front burner of today’s newsletter. Ketchup on big news from Kraft Heinz below, but first here’s a look inside one indie dip maker experiencing a sales surge after more than a decade of slow and steady growth…

Minnesota-based garlic dip brand Toom has been quietly introducing itself to American consumers over the past 14 years. After slowly building a footprint in the Midwest, the company has been rapidly expanding in the last three years, tallying over 6,000 retail doors and landing itself in a top spot on Inc. 5000’s fastest-growing business list.

Insiders can access the full story to understand how Toom built its base.

After nearly a decade together, Kraft Heinz is officially separating. 

This morning the global food company said it will be splitting off its business into two units – one sauce, spreads and seasoning focused platform and a grocery staples segment – to introduce more focus and reduce complexity. 

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Nestlé has named board member Philipp Navratil its new chief executive, replacing Laurent Freixe who was ousted as its leader over the weekend.

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How did Clio Snacks evolve from a homemade Greek yogurt bar created in a New Jersey garage into a national brand generating $90 million in annual sales? 

In this episode, company CEO John McGuckin shares the strategic blueprint behind the brand’s explosive growth, from prototype to distribution in nearly every major grocery and mass retail chain across the U.S.

Tune into the episode here. Also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.