Nosh Staff

In the latest episode of Elevator Talk, we feature leaders from Social Brew, Hotpot Queen, Chi Foods and Chakalaka. Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. This week’s special co-host is Carole Sioufi, the chief operating officer of innovation launchpad Branchfood, who shared her thoughts, questions and feedback with the participants.

Most snack makers aspire to create a product that users can’t put down and, in many ways, Tempo is no different. But for the THC-infused line of crackers, that proposition is a bit more complicated.

In this week’s notable new products roundup, Blackbird Pizza teams up with plant-based protein maker Daring Foods, Lavazza launches a “new” coffee blend sourced from Mars and Icelandic Provisions expands its portfolio of skyr with four new fruity flavors.

On this week’s show, the team chats about recent news from the FTC regarding functional food claims. Later, we host a 4/20-themed talk about the impact hemp-derived THC has had on the CPG industry and how this unregulated space has contributed to consumer awareness of cannabinoids.

Plant-based frozen novelty brand GoodPop announced it will expand the reach to Walmart stores in the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, Southeast and Southwest regions this month.

In this week’s notable new products roundup, HelloFresh teams up with Marvel to create hero-inspired meal kits, Banza expands its mac & cheese offerings and Siggi’s celebrates summer early with the rerelease of its seasonal Guava flavor.

On this week’s show Charles Coristine, president and CEO of Lesser Evil Snacks, discusses how the brand approached raising funds as the fed lifted interest rates and what areas of the business he prioritizes during economic uncertainty.

In this week’s new products roundup, Pocket’s Chocolates teams up with plushie brand Miniso, PeaTos adds a new puff product to its lineup of better-for-you snacks and Monty’s unveils a new line of alt-dairy spreads.

The NOSH team gets fooled by fake CPG products, discusses the FDA’s recent announcements concerning “healthy” food labeling and Grass Fed Foods CEO Jeff Tripician talks to Lukas about merging small businesses better compete with conventional producers.