Nosh Staff

This week the team talks about cell-cultured meat’s many challenges and why unrealistic investment might be dragging down food tech companies.

In this week’s notable new products roundup, MyMochi makes its first foray into the breakfast set with mini waffles, Rudi’s expands its frozen portfolio with the addition of breakfast sandwiches and butter launches THC-infused chocolate hazelnut spread just in time for Valentine’s Day.

In the first episode of CPG Week, Nosh Managing Editor Monica Watrous and reporters Brad Avery and Lukas Southard sit down to discuss the various M&A deals seen so far in the first month of the year.

This month, explore Ghia’s smart out-of-home strategy that conquered the non-alcoholic market, The Fresh Market, Goodles, and Pocket’s Chocolates share tips for attracting buyers and decision-makers at Expo West, get updates on Expo West with the event team, and Gerry Khermouch and Ken Sadowsky share insights on how to optimize resources during fundraising challenges.

In this week’s notable new products roundup, Elmhurst 1925 announces the release of its first food product, Streusli brings its granola into new eating occasions and Good Girl Snacks releases Hot Girl Pickles.

In the latest episode of Elevator Talk, we feature leaders from Harken Sweets, Rotten, Soom Foods and Philosopher Foods. Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. This week’s special co-host is Wade Yenny, the vice president of center store for The Fresh Market, who shared his thoughts, questions and feedback with the participants.

In a special dispatch from Las Vegas, the Nosh team spoke with Specialty Food Association trendspotters about the latest food and beverages on display at this year’s Winter Fancy Food Show.

In this week’s notable new products gallery, TCHO releases Choco Nachos just in time for the Super Bowl, Enzymedica launches its first CPG food product and Oreo hopes to transport consumers’ taste buds to outer space.

In distribution news, Maazah brings its Afghan dizzling sauces to Target, Funky Mello finds its way to Whole Foods Market locations in the Southwest and Supergut dips its toe in retail at Sprouts and Erewhon.

The Winter Fancy Food Show kicked off on Sunday with numerous new products tapping into consumer demand for culinary convenience.