Walmart MAHAs Private Label; A Plant-Based Player Scores Some Cheddar

In this episode: This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard dig into Walmart's decision to remove synthetic dyes from its store-branded products. The team goes on to discuss how certain brands are repositioning in the plant-based cheese category, the abrupt closure of Nor-Cal Beverages and the data behind the high-protein craze. Show Highlights: 0:15 - Walmart has announced it will remove all synthetic dyes from its many private-label brands. Monica explains why Walmart's move aligns with how other big food companies are responding to calls for food ingredient transparency. 3:05 - Plant-based cheese ingredient provider Climax Foods has rebranded to Bettani Farms after raising $6.5 million in a Series A round. Along with its new name, Bettani Farms has appointed former Califia Farms CFO Sandeep Patel to lead the food tech company as it prepares for its next stage of growth. 4:45 - Unexpectedly, Manna Beverages shut down its California-based co-manufacturer, Nor-Cal Beverages. The sudden closure comes after rumors earlier this summer that Manna was seeking to divest the drink producer it acquired in 2023. 7:00 - It's no secret that protein is all the rage in food and beverage. Monica and Lukas chat about a pair of exclusive Brightfield Group reports on the category for BevNET and Nosh. 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