Shauna Golden
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David Expands Protein Platform with Frozen Dessert Pints
David Protein is entering the high-protein ice cream category with today’s launch of a 4-SKU line of “Indulgent Frozen Dessert” pints.
Cedar’s Foods Certifies Entire Reserve Hommus Line as Seed-Oil-Free
As consumer scrutiny of ingredient labels intensifies, Cedar’s Foods is moving to strengthen its premium offerings with a new seed-oil-free certification across its entire Reserve portfolio.
Report: Wellness Bars, Yogurt and Protein-forward Products Lead Snacking’s Next Wave
As consumers continue to rethink what “healthy” means, the snack aisle is undergoing a major transformation driven less by indulgence and more by intention.
[Exclusive] Elavi Goes National with Whole Foods Market; Launches Exclusive SKU
Elavi is expanding nationwide at Whole Foods Market, less than a year after landing its high-protein, gluten-free, vegan brownies in select regions of the natural retailer.
BloxSnacks Brings Protein to Kids Fruit Snacks with Snackmode
With the upcoming launch of its Snackmode protein fruit snack line, kid-focused snack brand BloxSnacks is betting that protein will help define the next generation of better-for-you lunchbox treats.
Planet A Foods, Barry Callebaut Partnership Expands Cocoa-Free Chocolate Alternative
Rising cocoa costs and concerns about long-term supply resilience are accelerating interest in alternative chocolate ingredients. Manufacturer Barry Callebaut put the issue front and center at the Sweets & Snacks Expo last week through its expanding partnership with German foodtech startup Planet A Foods.
The Next Wave of Caffeine at Sweets & Snacks: Trail Mix, Sublingual Powders and Lollipops
At the Sweets & Snacks Expo in Las Vegas last week, new offerings from brands like Awake, Buzz Bomb and Alert Pop underscored just how far the caffeine category is stretching beyond the beverage aisle.
Phytolon Secures $23.6M to Commercialize Natural Food Colors in the U.S.
Israeli biotechnology company Phytolon has nabbed $23.6 million in fresh funding to commercialize its fermentation-based natural color solutions in the U.S. amid growing demand for alternatives to synthetic dyes.
SNAX-Sational Brands Teams with Chiquita, Guy Fieri on New Snack Launches
SNAX-Sational Brands is doubling down on two fast-moving trends in the snack aisle with the debut of Chiquita-branded Plantain Chips and a Guy Fieri microwave popcorn line.
Rotten Ventures into the Chewy and Protein Candy Sets with Tiniez and Chewerz
Better-for-you candy purveyor Rotten is entering a new phase of growth with two new innovations and accelerating retail momentum.



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