From Huel to Hellmann's, Big Food Makes Its Moves

In this episode: This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss Danone's acquisition of Huel, fresh funding for frozen dumpling maker Laoban, a potential merger in the condiment set, and the high cost of eating according to the new food pyramid.  Show Highlights: 0:20 - Danone has acquired British meal replacement brand Huel for a reported $1.1 billion. Monica breaks down the deal. 1:55 - Frozen dumpling brand Laoban has raised $7.2 million as it charts its expansion into other Asian food categories. Lukas explains more. 4:05 - Unilever is in talks to sell its food division to McCormick & Company, bringing together such brands as Hellmann's mayonnaise and French's mustard. Monica details the proposed transaction. 6:25 - The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans could increase grocery bills by 32% annually. Lukas outlines new research exposing the affordability gap in the recommendations. About CPG Week CPG Week is the podcast that explores the latest happenings in the consumer packaged goods industry. Join our seasoned reporting team as they dish out the week's stories in quick, easy-to-digest episodes. Catch up on the top headlines of the week, dive into exclusive insights with the BevNET and Nosh teams, and set yourself up to make more informed business decisions. Tune in to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the dynamic world of packaged food and beverage. New episodes are released every week. Send us comments and suggestions anytime to [email protected]. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts