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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.

Reporting live at Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, Calif., Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and BevNET managing editor Marty Caballero highlight key themes and insights, from the development of the coconut water category to the proliferation of beef tallow and more.

Once confined to sports nutrition powders and gummies, creatine is pushing its way into the mainstream in new formats, as a growing number of health-conscious consumers recognize the functional ingredient’s benefits for everyday health.

While protein-packed breakfast items flooded the show floor at Natural Products Expo West, a quieter trend was hiding in plain sight: vegetables. A handful of brands at the show debuted morning staples – from pancakes to toaster pastries to oat bars – that sneak produce into the first meal of the day.

Indian food company Sach Foods showed off its new Indian-inspired frozen pizzas as well as a new paneer SKU that is crafted with A2 milk.

Kay Dudley, one-half of influencer duo Kay & Tay Official, has made her first foray into the packaged food world with the debut of lifestyle and nutrition brand HEYNU.