Nosh Staff

This month, explore how Walmart’s Open Call program helps brands get on shelves, gain updates and strategies from Whole Foods Market, learn how Mazaah got Target’s attention, and dive into current functional ingredient trends with Bristol Farms. Our September calls are free and open to the public – just register in advance and mark your calendar.

In this week’s notable new products roundup, Pilgrim’s creates a savory twist on what has become a first birthday tradition, TABASCO launches its first Mexican-style hot sauce, and Seal the Seasons debuts its Blue Spirulina Tropical Smoothie Kit after nearly a year’s worth of R&D.

A recent Linkedin post penned by an executive of online distribution platform Pod Foods ignited a passionate discussion about the limited routes to market for emerging brands and whether things might be changing for the better… or worse. Taste Radio’s hosts have their say on the matter.

On the episode of CPG Week, the team conducts a wide-ranging, mid-year quiz related to some of the quirkier elements of the industry this year.

Also in this issue: Albertsons Argues For Merger in Ore. Court; Stuffed Puffs to Close Pa. Facility; New School Closes On $6M Investment; Ardent Mills Grows Colorado Facility; and Whole Foods Announces Latest LEAP Cohort.

The latest episode of Elevator Talk features leaders from BEZI, Tantos, The Dancing Elephant, NOOISH and Monte’s Sauce. Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. Our special co-host is Caroline Grace, the founder & CEO of Product & Prosper, who shared her thoughts, questions and feedback with the participants.

In this week’s new products roundup, Bachan’s makes its first foray into the dipping sauce category, GOOD GOOD introduces what it claims to be the first no-added-sugar vegan lemon curd, and Wheaties honors tennis star Coco Gauff ahead of this year’s U.S. Open.

Bon Bee Honey, formerly Honey Bunchies, has entered over 400 Sprouts Farmers Market locations, unveiling its new 4-packs as part of the grocery chain’s “New for You” innovation set through September.

The CPG Week Podcast digs into the latest investigative story on how one Small Business Administration pandemic loan program has left many companies with few options to grow their businesses in a post-COVID environment.

Also in this issue: A ‘Friendly Proposal’ to 7-Eleven; Flowers Foods’ Q2 Growth; SkinnyDipped Gets Salty; and What We’re Reading.