Plus, Top Seedz expands, Blue Zones Kitchen scales up, Kraft Heinz restructures, and CPG Week͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
 
 
NoshJune 18, 2026
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Online grocery accounted for more than 19% of total grocery spending in Q1, maintaining a nearly 20% lift over the last six quarters, according to a recent Brick Meets Click report. The increase is fueled by a shift in shoppers’ expectations for super speedy delivery.

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✨ The News You Need ✨

🏭 Top Seedz Doubles Production Capacity

Top Seedz completed the largest expansion in its history, doubling production capacity while rolling out new sustainable packaging and adding two flavors to its organic seed-based cracker lineup.

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📈 Blue Zones Kitchen Adds 2,000 Doors

Blue Zones Kitchen is widening its national retail footprint as consumers continue to seek healthier convenience options in the frozen aisle.

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  1. Tara Bosch Kicked Sugar to a $360M Exit. Her Second Act Is a Bit Saltier

  2. [Exclusive] LesserEvil Co-Founder Joins Dropout Companies as CEO

  3. Good Culture Partners with Dairy Co-Op to Expand Production Capacity

  4. Danone Sues Chobani Over ‘Misleading’ Yogurt Protein Claims

  5. Sweet Loren’s, Kevin’s Target Breakfast Occasion With New Launches

 

🎙️ CPG Week Podcast: Nestle’s Goodbye to Fake Dyes

Plus, Hydration Litigation

Plus, Hydration Litigation

This week on the podcast, Monica and Lukas discuss how Nestlé USA nixed synthetic dyes across its food and beverage portfolio and why hydration brand LMNT is suing Oasis, a product ratings app. The hosts also break down new funding for collagen protein bar brand Stars + Honey and aguas frescas maker Bawi.

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