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Hot on the heels of its inaugural trend report, Dole Packaged Foods is pushing further into tropical flavors with a collection of new retail offerings designed to meet growing demand for a “sensory getaway.”

The Nosh team reviews Quinn Filled Pretzel Sticks and KrackCorn caramel popcorn.

Despite a major loss with the Supreme Court last month, Donald Trump isn’t giving up on his tariff ambitions. The United States announced Wednesday two trade investigations; one into excess industrial capacity for 16 international trade partners and another looking at alleged forced labor.

Food As Medicine (FIM) programs could create over $45 billion in state economic activity if implemented and made accessible to all eligible patients, according to a new report.

The Open Food Company has added Jonathan Clark as fractional CFO and Matthew Langille as creative strategic advisor as it launches a $3 million seed round to scale its “radically transparent” business model.

Collagen was seen in multiple food concepts at Expo West this year, demonstrating it was still in demand as a functional ingredient.

This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss the acquisitions of frozen dessert maker My/Mochi Ice Cream and next-generation sports drink brand Local Weather. The hosts also speculate about David Protein’s entry into the ice cream category and singer Benson Boone’s involvement with Caliwater.

Keep It REAL Foods is betting that vertical integration is the key to unlocking longevity for a quintet of founder-led companies that it recently brought together under the newly established moniker.

A class action lawsuit filed in New York federal court claims David Protein significantly understates the calories and fat content in its protein bars. David maintains the accuracy of its labeling.

The Campbell’s Company pointed to “weaker-than-expected” snacks sales and weather-related shipping disruptions as it announced a 5% decline in net sales in its Q2 fiscal year 2026 earnings report today.

Sprouts Farmers Market has announced several changes to its leadership team, naming experienced retail hands Don Clark as chief merchandising officer and Amanda Rassi as chief customer officer. Clark succeeds Scott Neal, who will be retiring from the company.

Suresnes, France-headquartered Bel Group is growing its stateside production capabilities, investing $200 million in the expansion of its Babybel production facility in Brookings, S.D.

As consumers continue to demand nutrient-dense offerings and Americans increasingly take up use of GLP-1 drugs, broad-scale innovation tides across meals and snacks seem to be heading in a singular direction.

Nestlé USA is entering the booming at-home condiment set with the upcoming release of Minor’s Kitchen sauces, marking its first stateside brand launch in two years, according to Food Dive.