Nosh Staff

On this week’s show, the team chats about viral candy trends, the U.S. Senate’s sweet tooth and how one company is thinking about category expansion. Later, Bain & Company VP of Consumer Products practice, Charlotte Apps, discusses details from the firm’s recent Insurgent Brands report.

In this week’s notable new products roundup, Compartes teams up with Velveeta for a unique collaboration, Central Perk rolls out new FRIENDS-themed coffee blends and RXBAR grows its morning and mini offerings.

On the NOSH Podcast, the team discusses the strategies brands use to boost perception of their sales strength, the Chicago Venture Summit, the impact of SPACs in CPG and an interview with FitJoy president Norman Taliaferro.

Gainful co-founder Eric Ji Sun Wu and former Motif FoodWorks and Better Meat Company scientist Adam Yee have teamed up to launch a frozen dumpling company called Sobo Foods, which is available for hand delivery in the San Francisco Bay Area through next week.

In this week’s notable new products roundup, Immi celebrates AAPI month with its first new flavor launch in two years, DaRosario spices up its line of truffle honeys and Bubbies kicks off summer early with a new mochi variety.

On this week’s show the team discusses mayo preferences in dating, an olive oil brand controversy and Whole Foods’ new regional map. Then, Ithaca Hummus chats about how they strategized growing from regional to national distribution.

Meati grows its retail footprint by entering 260 Meijer stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin, while Walmart secures shelf-space for Bachan’s, Harvest Snaps and Eva’s Helado Artesanal.

Community Call is a recurring series of open meetings dedicated to pressing topics impacting food and beverage businesses. This month, we welcome a range of guests covering topics such as current hiring trends, using social media to drive sales, how to scale your sales team, and avoiding deduction surprises.

In this week’s notable new products roundup, Brightland announces the launch of its Pizza Oil, ONE Bar pays homage to a lunchbox favorite with its newest flavor and The Republic of Tea commemorates the premiere of Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story.

The NOSH team talk about Oatly’s new online marketing campaign, sesame seeds’ new classification as a “Big 9” allergen, Hershey’s acquisition of two Skinny Pop co-packing facilities and an interview with The Coconut Cult’s Ari Raz about manufacturing decisions.