Adrianne DeLuca

Asian frozen food brand Laoban teamed up with Japanese BBQ sauce slinger Bachan’s for its first-ever collaborative product launch, a limited-edition iteration of its newly-launched Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken.

High-protein formulations remain in high demand. SupplySide Global brought an emphasis on how ingredients can support “protein maxing” and wellness goals with systems of inputs designed around metabolic and muscle health.

SNAP funding is set to run out on Saturday amid the ongoing government shutdown. Retailers and food companies are bracing for the impact of lower sales as that $8 billion in spending power is removed from the market overnight.

Diaspora Spice Co. unveiled one of its most high-profile collaborations to-date this month as the Indian and Sri Lankan-sourced business works to navigate the unpredictable tariff environment.

Fruitist closed $150 million in equity funding to accelerate retail expansion for its line of premium packaged berries. The round was led by J.P. Morgan Asset Management, alongside new and existing investors. The Los Angeles-based company is reportedly valued at $1 billion.

Gut-friendly nutrition brand BelliWelli is diving into one of the hottest supplement formats via a new Walmart exclusive, launching today.

Specialty ingredient purveyor Woodland Gourmet announced today it has acquired International Spices, which creates “high-impact blends” for use in snacks, proteins and prepared foods.

Over the course of six years in business, Stockeld Dreamery raised over $20 million and recently secured a spot in Whole Foods, but this month founder and CEO Sorosh Tavakoli made the decision to close up shop.

Gerardo Galvan has spent nearly his entire career in beverage. Since departing Topo Chico, he has set his sights on the snack set, marking the start of his entrepreneurial journey with Casa Arte Sano.

The large majority of consumers believe food companies rely on ultraprocessing methods to produce food and pad profit margins, but they place little trust in these entities to share accurate information about what they are selling.