Monica Watrous

The founding duo behind RXBAR is taking aim at the candy category with a new brand curiously called Hormbles Chormbles. Set to launch early next year, the chocolate products are high in protein (using whey protein isolate) and low in calories and sugar, said Jared Smith, co-founder of the Chicago-based startup.

PepsiCo, Inc. announced this morning it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Siete Foods for $1.2 billion. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2025, pending regulatory approval and customary closing conditions.

Protein bar maker Mezcla is unveiling new branding as it enters its next phase of growth following a recent funding round that brings its total backing to more than $8 million. Additionally, the plant-based bars, which feature a puff-crispy texture, are rolling out to more retail shelves by year-end.

last week reported a total of 59 hospitalizations and 10 deaths across 19 states since its investigation began in July.

Johnny Tran is stepping down as managing director of General Mills’ venture arm 301 INC after more than a decade with the Minneapolis-based company. Kristen Harvey will succeed him in the role.

Per the complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of California San Francisco Division, independent third-party testing

Monica Watrous “I went [to the booth], and I had a call with Jing [Gao, founder of Fly By Jing] a few weeks later, and she was like, ‘I'm going to send you a bunch of product.

Marco Sweets & Spices is ceasing operations after four years on the market, citing financial difficulties following a widespread product recall earlier this summer by the company’s sole manufacturer.

The grocery industry is big. Over $1 trillion a year. And complex: wholesalers, brokers, trade spend, inventory management, EDLPs. On the one hand, there are a small handful of mega chains that monopolize over 60% of grocery sales. On the other hand, there are thousands of grocers that a brand can work with. So where do you start?

The meat snack maker posted net sales of $5.7 million, up 36.4% from the prior-year period. Net loss for the third quarter was $3.1 million, an improvement over a net loss of $4.8 million the year before.