Food Industry News, Insights, and Education for the CPG Community

We’ve posted the agenda for Nosh Live, taking place Dec. 3–4 at the Marriott Marina del Rey in Marina del Rey, Calif. Key features include growth-focused presentations, Foundations sessions for early- and mid-stage brands, 1:1 meetings with retailers, investors and industry leaders, product sampling, the Nosh Best of 2026 Awards and the Nosh Live Pitch Slam.

With acquirer Barilla Group’s backing, Goodles co-founder and CEO Jennifer Zeszut plans to build on the unconventional approach that has helped turn the better-for-you mac and cheese maker into one of the category’s fastest-growing brands.

At Nosh Live 2026 (Dec. 3–4 at the Marina del Rey Marriott), the 1:1 meeting program returns to connect emerging food brands with the people who can help them reach the next milestone. Capital is more selective, distribution decisions carry more weight, and getting a board in place earlier matters more than it used to. These sessions give founders time with experts for candid feedback on fundraising, distribution and governance.

General Mills is shaking up its operating model as it splits the company into three segments ahead of its planned CEO transition.

Core Home announced today it has acquired Tochi Snacks, the family-founded, Asian-inspired popcorn and crispy salmon chip maker.

Frozen superfruit pioneers Sambazon and Pitaya Foods are joining forces in an effort to scale the sourcing and retail reach of the two mission-driven businesses.

It’s time to reveal the finalists for the Nosh Live Pitch Slam. The business pitch competition showcases the industry’s most promising food brands. Finalists will compete during Nosh Live 2026, taking place on December 3 + 4 in L.A.

Hain Celestial’s turnaround efforts are showing signs of progress, but a stalled international sale and looming debt maturity are complicating the food giant’s path forward.

Peanut protein powder brand Scoops has secured $2 million in seed investment to support its growing Target footprint.

This week, we’re investigating the evolving nature of hiring and corporate structures as we barrel into 2027, checking out earnings reports from some of the industry’s biggest names, and getting kitted out in Grillo’s latest merch. Hey, what more could you ask for?

Greek yogurt maker Sourmilk has accused another yogurt business of stealing its packaging, website and branding. The offending startup, named Cupful, claims generative AI is to blame for the imitating visuals.

Nosh is proud to share the nominees for its “Best of 2026” Awards in Brand of the Year, Person of the Year, Best Packaging Design, Best Marketing Campaign, Rising Stars, Emerging Brands, Changemakers and Best New Products. Winners will be announced on December 4, 2026 at Nosh Live 2026.

Deoleo, parent to brands such as Bertolli, San Giorgio, Carapelli, and Carbonell, has sold to Spanish olive oil conglomerate Acesur and Dcoop for $586 million.

The list of foods and beverages eligible for purchase with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits is shrinking in four more states, as Montana, North Dakota, South Carolina and Virginia introduce new restrictions this month.