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Miyoko Schinner confirmed on Monday night she did not win the bid to buy back her namesake brand, Miyoko’s Creamery. In an Instagram post, Schinner said she does not know who the winner is, but added “you can have the product – please just give me back my name.”

In the days since she activated a campaign to regain control of the company she was ousted from three years ago, we spoke with the vegan cheese entrepreneur to learn more about her idea for an “alternative” business model, what she would do differently the second time around and what went wrong in the broadly-declining plant-based cheese category. 

Insiders can read the full story to hear why Schinner argues against “making a killing.”

Coming off the back of a 10% increase in net sales, Laird Superfood is narrowing its focus back towards its core brand in discontinuing Picky Bars, the healthy snack maker it acquired for $12 million in 2021. 

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As part of its mission to make once-defunct retro candy brands accessible to both adults who remember them from childhood and a new generation of consumers, Iconic Candy recently launched new Retro Sours and Bubble Jug flavors in Walmart stores nationwide.

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👔 Salad dressing and condiment brand SideDish named Reno Yanes as CEO. Yanes will lead the brand’s next phase of national distribution in the role. Most recently, he served as COO of luxury pantry staple producer TRUFF. 

🥜 Uncrustables challenger Jams has landed its better-for-you frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in more than 950 Target locations nationwide. The brand debuted in July in 3,000 Walmart stores. 

🍫 Just in time for the holiday season, Flavia is introducing Cocoa Bliss, a “rich and indulgent” hot cocoa mix. Each serving contains 70 calories and 11 grams of sugar. 

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Here’s a look at leading headlines from around the food industry. Insiders get access to the full story.

1. TreeHouse Foods Acquired In $2.9 Billion Deal
2. Oddball Lands $2M As It Enters Whole Foods
3. Urban Farmer Acquires Caulipower
4. Doughlicious Receives Investment from Future Back Ventures by Bain & Company
5. ‘Non-UPF Verified’ Standard Aims to Rebuild Trust in Processed Foods

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When “Shark Tank” called, Nikki Seaman was ready. The Freestyle Snacks founder secured $300K for 11% equity, turning a pandemic craving into a thriving brand of snackable olives and pickles. In this episode, Nikki shares how Freestyle’s bootstrapped, profit-focused strategy, viral TikTok buzz, and disciplined retail-first approach fueled growth – and a Shark’s appetite.

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