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In this distribution roundup: Laoban doubles its door count as it expands beyond the natural channel, Belgian Boys extends into grab-and-go with Walmart exclusive, La Brea takes on Target and more.

The CPG Week podcast team talks about Peter Rahal’s newest protein bar release, the co-branded Lunchly product from PRIME and Feastables, and how these two products relate to consumers’ differentiated value demands from ingredients and nutrition.

The latest episode of Elevator Talk features leaders from One Trick Pony, Nomad Snacks, Rooted Fare and Superfood Sprinkle. Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. Our special co-host is Mia Medina, the founder and CEO of Gather Brands, who shared her thoughts, questions and feedback with the participants.

Ever since the pandemic, consumers have been increasingly demanding transparency in food supply chains with health, safety and sustainability becoming top drivers of those requests. Here’s how brands are meeting those emerging needs.

In this week’s new products roundup, Stouffer’s and Rice-A-Roni enter the shelf-stable mac and cheese category, Ithaca unveils its latest hummus flavor and Graza teams up with RIND Snacks to create “Grazola.”

On CPG Week, the podcast team talks co-branding, energy drink and protein supplement licensing with sweets makers, and the evolution of cannabis in sports recovery drinks.

Wellness Bars are seeing some growth in sales. Meanwhile, granola & snack bars have seen a slight decline in both sales and units.

Expect Korean foods and flavors to roll out to more retail shelves in the coming year as the cuisine continues to gain traction on U.S. menus.

In this week’s new products roundup, Mike’s Hot Honey unveils yet another co-branded product, SPAM takes inspiration from a popular Korean condiment, and Krusteaz ventures into the refrigerated aisle.

The numbers don’t lie: Over half of Americans are actively trying to shed pounds. The U.S. faces a weight problem with obesity rates more than doubling since 1980 and remaining stubbornly high for over two decades.