Monica Watrous
For more than a decade, Monica Watrous has covered the latest trends, innovations and developments in the food and beverage industry and has organized and hosted multiple events featuring emerging brands and cutting-edge concepts. She is a lifelong foodie and a champion of startups and disruptors in the consumer packaged goods landscape.
Posts by Monica Watrous
Snack Startup S’NOODS Explores the Possibilities of Pasta
A snack brand featured on a Netflix cooking competition is hitting retail shelves this week. “Snack vs. Chef” winner Lauryn Bodden launched S’NOODS, a brand of crunchy, noodle-inspired snacks with global flavors. The products are gluten-free and air-popped or baked. The base is made with a proprietary blend of rice, potato, tapioca and chickpea flours,… Read more »
Is This $9 Toaster Pastry a Pop-Tarts Killer?
Flings, a Montreal startup’s modern twist on a billion-dollar brand, is rolling out to Target stores nationwide.
Fancy Food Show: Better-for-you Brittle, Snack Puffs, Global Flavors and Powdered Formats
From cauliflower-packed puffs to dehydrated fruit-based brittles to freeze-dried salsas, emerging brands are experimenting with ingredients and processing technologies to develop healthier and more sustainable spins on snacks and staples.
‘I Failed, But I’m Not A Failure’: Lessons From Loss
Half of startups fail within the first five years. How does a founder know when it’s time to move on?
Why Whole30 Is Entering The Meal Delivery Game
Made by Whole30 meals are free from grains, dairy, added sugar and alcohol.
Sweet Nothings Expanding In The Frozen Aisle With Sprouts Exclusive
Sweet Nothings is expanding its frozen footprint with the launch of Acai Bowls exclusively at Sprouts Farmers Market.
Conagra Brands: Slower-Than-Expected Volume Recovery Hinders Q2 Results
Conagra Brands is increasing investment in innovation, advertising and merchandising to reverse volume declines.
Top Trends on Tap in 2024: Snacks, Drugs and Rock ‘n Roll
What’s in store for 2024? Several industry experts provided insights on trends across packaged food and beverage launches, plus advice for entrepreneurs.