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TreeHouse Foods’ take-private move, CVS’ evolving CPG strategy, and an unexpected Froot Loops jewelry drop headline this week’s industry roundup. 📊 Nosh Insider Weekly examines what a go-private could signal for private label and contract manufacturing, and how CVS is rethinking assortment and shopper experience. 🏪 It also spotlights off-aisle brand plays—from cereal-inspired accessories to food-fashion crossovers—plus the hemp conversation shaping innovation. 💍🌿 https://lnkd.in/gfS5zN9p #CPG #FoodAndBeverage #MergersAndAcquisitions #PrivateLabel #RetailStrategy #BrandExtensions #TreeHouseFoods #CVS

Keychain secured $10M as it rolls out Keychain360, an AI platform aimed at accelerating retailers’ private-label development. 💸🤖 The round comes from W23 Global, a fund backed by the CEOs of Tesco, Ahold Delhaize, Woolworths Group, Empire/Sobeys and Shoprite Group, bringing Keychain’s total funding to about $78M since November 2023. Keychain360 consolidates product design, sourcing, manufacturing and compliance into one system—positioned as the private-label layer atop KeychainOS—with the company saying retailers can manage the lifecycle “from concept to shelf.” The launch follows Keychain’s push into Europe and arrives as private label plays a growing role in retailers’ brand strategies. 🛒🏷️ https://lnkd.in/gaKHY2Zb #CPG #RetailTech #Grocery #PrivateLabel #AI #SupplyChain #VentureCapital #FoodIndustry

The nominees are in: Nosh names its Best of 2025 Awards contenders, presented by trüfrü. 🏆 Spanning companies, brands, individuals, products and ideas redefining packaged food, the slate highlights innovation, quality, thoughtful sourcing and category leadership. ✨ From reimagined pantry staples to mission-led upstarts, nominees are resonating with consumers across categories. Winners will be revealed Dec. 4 at Nosh Live 2025 in Marina del Rey, CA; Person of the Year will be announced separately. 📅 https://lnkd.in/g_QfKXsY #CPG #FoodAndBeverage #FoodInnovation #PackagedFood #BrandAwards #NoshLive #EmergingBrands #NaturalProducts

✨ We’re thrilled to welcome Noah Chaimberg, Founder and CEO, HEATONIST to the speaker lineup at Nosh Live 2025, Dec. 4–5 in Marina del Rey, CA! Noah turned a personal passion for spicy food into Heatonist, the world’s leading destination for craft hot sauce and the official hot sauce partner of Hot Ones. What started in 2013 as a pushcart at New York City markets has since grown into a thriving e-commerce business, two tasting rooms, and a national retail presence. With a background in digital marketing and a lifelong love for flavor, Noah has built a brand that celebrates craftsmanship, storytelling, and community — bringing heat lovers together one bottle at a time. 💥 He's part of a speaker lineup designed to reflect the community we serve: scrappy builders, rising operators, and thoughtful leaders navigating the real challenges of growing food brands today. 🌱 Nosh Live is a meeting of the minds of the packaged food industry. Think strategic conversations, industry insights, and genuine connections. 🎟️ Join the Nosh Live community this December. Register now to secure your spot and get access to 1:1 meeting sign ups and sampling opportunities.  🗓️ December 4–5, 2025  📍 Marina del Rey, CA  🔗 Register: https://lnkd.in/gTu54F9Y  🌐 More Info: https://lnkd.in/ezxbgTF #NoshLive #FoodInnovation #CPG #Founders #Heatonist #HotSauce Monica Watrous | John Craven | Jacqui Brugliera | Mike Schneider

Trump administration lifts a 10% reciprocal tariff on select food imports, potentially easing costs on categories like coffee, tropical fruit and spices. ☕️🍍 The order targets items not produced in the U.S. and is framed as a relief measure as grocery prices have climbed 29% since 2020. 📉 But major retaliatory duties on key supplier nations remain and critical inputs like tin mill steel aren’t included—limiting how far savings can flow through supply chains. Industry groups are applauding while watching court challenges that could trigger refunds, and one leading coconut water brand says its average tariff rate could drop sharply—though near-term impact may be modest. 🥥 https://lnkd.in/gB99-zUs #CPG #FoodAndBeverage #TradePolicy #Tariffs #SupplyChain #Ingredients #Coffee #Pricing

20 days until Nosh Live in L.A. 🍽️ Connect with founders, operators, investors, and retail buyers shaping packaged food. 🔗 Register now at noshlive.com

Drug store shelves are opening to emerging CPG—but breaking in takes a different playbook. 💊 At Nosh Live Winter 2025, “Demystifying the Drug Store Channel: How To Launch and Scale at CVS” will unpack what it really takes to win: from vendor onboarding and compliance to pricing, promotions, and retail media. Expect candid insights on planograms, margin expectations, and the pitfalls that stall pilots—plus a practical framework to gauge readiness and build repeatable velocity. 📈🛒 https://lnkd.in/ejKgm59w #NoshLive #CPG #Retail #DrugChannel #CVS #FoodAndBeverage #BrandStrategy #Omnichannel

Amazon will fold Whole Foods’ 100,000 employees into its core operations, signaling a new phase in the natural-to-mass convergence. The reported shift, per Business Insider, follows earlier integration that put Whole Foods CEO Jason Buechel in charge of Amazon’s grocery banners, with Amazon indicating no immediate changes for store teams. Integration is already visible—from Amazon storefronts inside Whole Foods selling conventional CPGs to expanded same-day perishables delivery across 2,300+ cities. 🛒📦 The combined grocery footprint now tops 545 locations and drove more than $100B in 2024 grocery and household essentials sales, with Whole Foods up 40% since the merger, according to Amazon. 📈 As Walmart leads U.S. organic sales and MAHA principles go mainstream, former exec Errol Schweizer calls the move “evolutionary”—raising fresh questions about what “Amazonification” could mean for suppliers and shoppers. 🌿 https://lnkd.in/gcV7BfJ5 #Amazon #WholeFoods #Grocery #Retail #NaturalProducts #Organic #Omnichannel #CPG

Holiday launches ramp up as Issei and Chocolove unveil seasonal sweets while Maple Leaf Foods enters the meat stick set. 🍫🍁 Issei’s limited-edition Dark Chocolate Covered Peppermint Mochi Gummies are rolling out exclusively at Sprouts through 2025, and Chocolove is bringing back its Tree-Shaped Bites via DTC. On the savory side, Maple Leaf debuts Mighty Protein chicken sticks (12g protein, 110 calories) at retailers across Canada. The roundup also spotlights Cascadian Farm cereals incorporating Kernza and additional frozen, honey and snack innovations. 🌾🛒 https://lnkd.in/gf9UTvJF #CPG #FoodandBeverage #SeasonalLaunch #ProteinSnacks #Confectionery #Cereal #Kernza #RetailNews

We’re officially three weeks out from Nosh Live and the attendee list is live! 🚨 Hundreds of founders, operators, retailers, and investors from across the packaged food industry are joining us in L.A. Dec 4+5. See who’s attending and save your spot. 📍 Dec 4–5 | L.A. 🔗 Attendee List: https://lnkd.in/gPgEp5GD #NoshLive #FoodIndustry #FoodCommunity #CPG Monica Watrous | Melissa Traverse | John Craven | Mike Schneider | Adrianne DeLuca | Jacqui Brugliera | Martín Caballero