Nosh Staff

This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery discuss why analysts are bullish on the meat snack category, plus a new premium coconut water brand founded by Tom Brady. The hosts also talk about the strategy behind Morinaga’s acquisition of My/Mochi and an investigation into Celsius Holdings over marketing to minors.

Katie’s Pizza & Pasta – the chef-led Italian brand founded by restaurateur Katie Lee – is expanding its footprint at Target with the nationwide launch of its new Pasta Bake Entrées and Sauces.

Huel Lite Hot and Savory Ramen is currently available only in the United Kingdom with a wider European launch planned for later this summer in four flavors

In this week’s notable new products roundup, Back to Nature expands its Cheezy Crackers lineup, Boar’s Head hops on the pickle craze, and Belgian Boys kicks off soccer season.

This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss Trek One Capital’s acquisitions of Good Karma Foods and No Cow. The podcasters also highlight the latest funding announcements, including a new investment for a celebrity-backed supplement brand.

S’NOODS is a line of gluten-free, vegan crunchy noodle chips that brings pasta-inspired shapes and globally influenced flavors into the snack aisle. HIPPEAS Protein Crunch extends the brand’s plant-based snack platform into a more protein-forward format with pea protein as the hero ingredient.

A look at some of the hottest new treats that we spotted on the Sweets & Snacks show floor, including 1UP Candy’s take on the viral “candy salad” trend and Katjes’ collab with influencer Jake Shane.

In this week’s notable new products roundup, Three Wishes unveils its crunchiest launch to date, Grillo’s collaborates with PopUp Bagel, and Bucked Up makes its first foray into the snack aisle.

The Sweets & Snacks Expo 2026 featured 275,000 sq. ft. of clusters, nibbles, kernels and morsels debuting from over 1,000 exhibiting companies.

Go Raw has launched a line of organic whole-seed crackers. Kodiak recently introduced a new mini version of its chewy bars.