Nosh Staff

Protein Pints expanded into the frozen novelties category with Protein Pops. Next-generation mac-and-cheese maker Goodles continues to push the bounds of innovation within a traditionally straightforward category.

PRETZELIZED is tapping into the back-to-school shopping season through a limited-edition collaboration with Crayola, now available at Target and Whole Foods Market.

In this issue: The USDA is pressed to update GMO regulation, Goodles debuts Twirly Mac, BellRing targets stronger profits, food techs secure cash and more.

In this week’s new products roundup, Gritzy seeks to reimagine a classic Southern comfort food, Ni-Howdy unveils squeezable soy sauce, and Chips Ahoy! launches its first-ever mystery flavor.

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.