Nosh Staff

This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss Algae Cooking Club’s funding round and BRĒZ’s strategic pivot, plus SmartSweets founder Tara Bosch’s second entrepreneurial act and a legal battle between two electrolyte beverage makers.

Damiano Messineo, the co-founder of lupini bean frozen pizza brand Loopini, took on the challenge of eating pizza every day for 100 days while training for an Ironman.

In this week’s new products roundup, the Yasso founders debut their latest venture, Like Air expands beyond puffcorn with the addition of rice cakes, and Noosa expands its mix-ins line.

This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss how Nestlé USA nixed synthetic dyes across its food and beverage portfolio and why hydration brand LMNT is suing Oasis, a product ratings app. The hosts also break down new funding for collagen protein bar brand Stars + Honey and aguas frescas maker Bawi.

In this week’s notable new products roundup, Veggies Made Great brings hidden veggies to the frozen pastry aisle, Smash Kitchen makes its first foray into the pasta and pizza sauce category.

David Protein’s frozen dessert line includes four SKUs – Vanilla Bean, Cookie Dough, Triple Chocolate and Triple Peanut Butter – each delivering 30 grams of protein, 260 calories, and 2 grams of sugar per 16 oz. pint.

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.