Kroger Goes Shopping, Nutrabolt's Market Debut and Big Food on Trial

In this episode: This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard unpack Kroger's $1.65 billion deal to acquire Giant Eagle, Nutrabolt's reported initial public offering plans and two legal developments that could have ripple effects across the food industry: a proposed class action over protein labeling and the dismissal of a closely watched ultraprocessed foods lawsuit. Show Highlights: 0:20 - Kroger has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire regional grocery chain Giant Eagle for $1.65 billion, marking the company's first major acquisition since its proposed megamerger with Albertsons collapsed in 2024. Monica breaks down what the deal means for the grocery landscape. 1:50 - Nutrabolt, whose C4 and Bloom energy drinks have over $1 billion in combined sales, has enlisted JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs and Bank of America to lead its initial public offering. Lukas explains why the timing could be right. 3:50 - The Only Bean is facing a proposed class action lawsuit alleging the dry-roasted edamame snacks producer misled consumers by overstating the usable protein content of its products and failing to comply with federal labeling requirements. Monica digs into the case. 5:55 - A Pennsylvania court dismissed a lawsuit against 11 major food and beverage manufacturers after finding the plaintiff failed to establish a causal link between ultraprocessed foods and his pediatric diabetes. Lukas explains why the ruling matters. 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