Kind explores minority stake sale: What does it mean for a company its size?

By Adi Menayang

14-Jul-2017 Last updated on 30-Jul-2017 at 06:04 GMT

Snack bar company Kind has hired investment banks to advise on the sale of a minority stake, Reuters reported last week, citing people familiar with the matter but who wished to remain anonymous.

YoFiit adds functional benefits to non-dairy beverage & nutrition bar segments

13-Jul-2017

By Elizabeth Crawford

Despite recent innovations and strong sales in the plant-based milk category, many products are low in desirable nutrients and high in unwanted “superfluous ingredients,” such as gums and starches, which leave the category vulnerable to an exodus but...

SmashMallow approaching run rate of $25m in 6-12 months, predicts CEO: 'It’s growing exponentially faster than KRAVE'

20-Jun-2017

By Elaine Watson

The SmashMallow snackable marshmallow brand – launched by food & beverage brand incubator Sonoma Brands in August 2016 – is “charging towards a very visible $25m dollar run rate in the next six to 12 months,” with a flurry of new products to come, says...

Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: FDA & FTC move forward with enforcement even with some regulations in limbo

02-Jun-2017

By Elizabeth Crawford

New regulations and draft guidances may be on hold at many federal agencies until the Trump administration can find its footing, but enforcement by FDA, FTC and USDA is not – and neither is litigation related to how food and beverages are made and...