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Days after revealing plans to trim its name, the plant-based protein purveyor previously known as Beyond Meat announced it is shedding a chunk of its workforce following years of falling sales and weak category demand.

While reporting a bleak second quarter on Wednesday, chief executive Ethan Brown said Beyond would shrink its North America workforce by 6%, affecting about 44 jobs. 

Amylu Foods has secured an investment from TowerBrook Capital Partners and Prelude Growth Partners that will support continued retail expansion.

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Nearly three years removed from shifting to an asset-light model, Laird Superfood reported positive sales growth and an expanded wholesale business in its second quarter earnings yesterday after markets closed. 

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This week, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss two very different legal battles: one facing Chobani’s La Colombe brand and the other concerning Uncle Nearest Whiskey. The team also explains how Doughlicious’ new $5 million investment will support its growth in the U.S. and why Beyond is removing “meat” from its name as it tries to win back market share. The podcast wraps up with a discussion of this year’s Nosh Notables list released this week.

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