Nosh Staff

This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery discuss the latest development in Kraft Heinz’s breakup plans, new funding and partnership for Patrick Mahomes-backed Throne Sport Coffee, a protein bar developed for mixed martial arts athletes, and what’s next for Lance Collins’ Accelerator Active Energy.

In 2026 Functional Food & Beverage Predictions, Spate maps the trends set to shape the year ahead using billions of search signals and social data, revealing where wellness demand is accelerating fastest and which formats are evolving from niche to mainstream.

In this roundup, Scott’s Protein Balls reach Target alongside Crave New World’s frozen clean label entrees. Kosterina take its balsamics nationwide with Walmart while Chickapea hits Costco and more.

In this week’s new products roundup, Purely Elizabeth enters the world of ingestible beauty, Coconut Cult joins forces with MALK and Bitchin’ Sauce ventures beyond the refrigerated aisle.

Khloé Kardashian’s better-for-you snack brand Khloud is tapping into the dill pickle flavor craze with its latest addition; Factor and Perfect Snacks tap Olympic athletes.

This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard dig into the latest development surrounding the beleaguered maker of The Better Bagel, Barron Trump’s involvement in a beverage startup and the recent departure of Impossible Foods’ chief executive. The podcasters also review the impact of deflated cocoa prices on chocolate makers and consumers at the checkout.

The Nosh team reviews Mez Foods’ mesquite-based take on a chocolate peanut butter cup and Manchas’ three-ingredient beef tallow tortilla chips.

From celebrity cameos to cause-driven messaging, brands across categories are using the Big Game to spotlight new products and creative strategies.

In this week’s new products roundup, A-Sha seeks to transport consumers to Bikini Bottom with SpongeBob SquarePants-inspired ramen noodle cups, Fly By Jing introduces its “Hot Pot Bomb,” and Ghost bulks up classic childhood cereals with 17 grams of protein.

This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery dig into the public relations crisis surrounding brands linked to prominent investor and advisor Peter Attia following recent revelations of his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The duo also discusses the acquisition of Japanese-style barbecue sauce brand Bachan’s, Hain Celestial’s decision to divest its snack brands, and big moves by mushroom beverage makers.