This Week in CPG 03/16/2026

News from PACHA, Frankie’s Organic Snacks, Love&Cookies, HIPPEAS, A-Sha Foods, Baked by Melissa, Harken Sweets, N/UM, Sun & Swell and Smearcase FroCo.

Clean books give you clearer cash flow, fewer surprises, and faster, more confident decisions. Download the Clean Books Diagnostic Worksheet to spot bookkeeping gaps before they affect your next big move.

Spot bookkeeping gaps before they impact your next big decision. Clean books are the foundation for confident decisions around cash flow, pricing, inventory, hiring, taxes, and growth. The Clean Books […]

What happens when collaboration becomes the growth strategy? In this episode, we sit down with the founding team behind TUYYO Foods to unpack the decision to merge Nemi Snacks, Todo […]

Even fast-growing CPG brands can face cash crunches, and this article breaks down how weekly forecasting helps founders stay ahead of surprises and grow with more control.

News from Mash Gang, LEVL, Morning Made, That’s it, Kidfresh, Joolies, Daily Crunch, Tiesta Tea, Blue Monkey Beverage, Local Weather and 2026 NEXTY Award Winners.

UNFI’s SSA deduction process is changing in 2026 switching from per-invoice deductions to consolidated monthly regional deductions, which will impact how suppliers reconcile allowances and manage cash flow.

News from Amara, BARIS, Tate’s Bake Shop, McConnell, Rello, Pricklee, Sun Noodle, Curious Elixirs, POCA, REBBL, Inspiro Tequila, Sugar Bliss and TRUFF.

Spreadsheets work until they start costing you time, accuracy, and sanity here’s the step-by-step way to upgrade to a simple operating system that keeps your inventory, production, and fulfillment in sync as you scale.

Finance gets more complex at every stage of growth. This roadmap helps CPG founders understand the key finance roles to hire, when to bring them on, and what each person […]