Nosh Staff

This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss the collapse of one of the nation’s largest beverage distributors, a closely watched false advertising dispute in the frozen novelty aisle, ongoing scrutiny surrounding regenerative dairy leader Alexandre Family Farm, Vita Coco’s latest acquisition, and the launch of Nosh Impact 50, the inaugural list recognizing the people shaping the future of the packaged food industry.

South 40 Snacks added a new premium line of Craft Bars, built on unique flavor profiles such as Vanilla Almond Latte, Pecan Pepper Berry, Good Ol’ Raisin and Peanuts, and Golden Chai Ginger. North Dakota-based 3 Farm Daughters sells a line of pastas that are naturally high in fiber due to its use of a unique wheat variety.

In this week’s notable new products roundup, Rotten enters the protein candy set, Mason Dixie Foods cleans up a classic drive-thru order, and Pringles teams up with Buffalo Wild Wings in anticipation of football season.

The inaugural Nosh Impact 50 list recognizes the founders, executives, investors, retailers, policymakers and ecosystem builders whose decisions are having an outsized effect on the future of packaged food.

This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss Utz Brands’ $2.9 billion acquisition by Germany’s Intersnack Group and Sèchey’s decision to exit brick-and-mortar retail in favor of a technology platform. The hosts also chat about Final Boss Sour’s $4 million funding round and Yerba Madre’s leadership transition.

Daily Crunch expands its lineup of sprouted nut snacks with two distinctly different additions, Churro and Mediterranean Medley.

Gymkhana Heads to Sprouts Fresh off its $8.5 million Series A funding round led by CAVU Consumer Partners, Indian sauce and marinade brand Gymkhana Fine Foods has hit the shelves of 481 Sprouts Farmers Market locations across 25 states. The curated lineup includes Butter Masala, Goan Coconut Curry, Tikka Masala and Madras Simmer Sauces, alongside… Read more »

Beyond the top-line trends, the Q2 2026 Food, Beverage & CPG Financing report from Northhall explores how today’s investment activity reflects broader changes across the food, beverage, and CPG ecosystem.

In this week’s notable new products roundup, Better Than Bouillon teams up with A-Sha Foods on at-home ramen kits, Ben & Jerry’s unveils its latest mission-driven pint, and NuTrail pumps up the protein in a new line of granola.

This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery examine four stories shaping the packaged food industry: the seed funding round fueling a drink mix startup’s retail expansion, The EVERY Company’s latest step toward commercializing precision-fermented egg white proteins, Welch’s bid to disrupt the frozen sandwich category, and the FDA’s push for greater transparency around caffeine content.