Any regular reader of this magazine knows our annual retailer survey, published each March, consistently reveals that the more fresh, perishables foods a store carries, the greater its sales. Prepared foods departments literally drive sales momentum in these full-service natural organic grocery stores. So, as the pandemic hit last year,...
Consumers may be spending more hours at home these days, but that doesn’t mean they’re not busy. For the parents who have taken on the role of full-time employee, full-time parent, and full-time chef, convenient eats have been key for smooth days at home with the kids. Better-for-you frozen foods...
San Francisco, CA—Thistle announced in a press release that it has completed a $5.65 million Series A round of financing led by PowerPlant Ventures (PPV). PPV Managing Partner Dan Gluck will join Thistle’s Board of Directors. The investment will help Thistle build out a new facility to expand capacity and...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and drinks are a growing sector. According to Future Market Insights (FMI), the global RTE food products market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 7.2% through 2026. By the end of 2026, according to FMI, the sector could be valued at $195.3 billion (1). As...
