US Soup Sales to Drop as Consumers Eschew Canned Foods for Fresher Options

August 20, 2021 The Freedonia Group

US demand for soups and stews is projected to decline at an average annual rate of 2.3% in nominal terms through 2025, according to Soups & Stews: United States, a report recently released by Freedonia Focus Reports. The COVID-19 pandemic bolstered sales of soups and stews in 2020, particularly canned, as consumers ate out less and stocked up on shelf-stable foods.

Soupergirl Wins Sharktank-Like Business Competition Run By Kroger

August 20, 2021 Soupergirl

After a months-long competition, Kroger, America’s largest grocery retailer, announced that it will partner with Soupergirl and sell its all-natural soups at Kroger-owned grocery stores as soon as Q1 2022. Soupergirl—the plant-based soup and gazpacho company based in Washington, DC—was one of five winning contestants of Kroger’s new “Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator,” a national competition that ended with a Sharktank-like business presentation in front of a panel of judges in Cincinnati.

Canyon Creek Enters a New Supply Agreement

February 9, 2021 Canyon Creek Food Company

Canyon Creek Food Company Ltd.,, is a North American food processor, focused on the preparation, sale and distribution of high quality, natural, preservative-free, fresh soups, and other food products, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with a major retailer.

Modern Meat Announces Planned Acquisition of Kitskitchen Soups

January 22, 2021 Modern Meat

Modern Meat is pleased to announce that it has signed a letter of intent for the acquisition of Kitskitchen Health Foods Inc., an established local plant-based soup company.