According to the latest data from Nielsen, Chicago, 187 new meal kit items were introduced within in-store retail outlets alone during the 52 weeks ended Dec. 29, 2018.

Revolution Foods, Oakland, Calif., closed on a $10 million impact investment from Nuveen, a Chicago-based global investment manager.

Cece’s Veggie Co., Austin, Texas, launched a new product line of shells and cheese made from organic butternut squash.

Cece’s Veggie Co., Austin, Texas, announced that Walter Robb, former co-CEO of Whole Foods Market, will become a Cece’s investor.

Green Giant Fresh, Salinas, Calif., expanded its fresh vegetable offerings with new Vegetable Meal Bowls.

Cedarlane Foods, Los Angeles, introduced a variety of new plant-based, protein-packed products.

Target Corp., Minneapolis, expanded its Archer Farms brand to include new easy meal offerings.

SpartanNash, Grand Rapids, Mich., announced its newest private label brand, Good to Go!

Green Giant Fresh, Salinas, Calif., launched a new line of fresh vegetable meal bowls with six distinct world flavors.