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TRUFF is reimagining the packaging that fueled its early direct-to-consumer buzz as it pushes further into brick-and-mortar retail, unveiling today a new label focused on flavor differentiation and accessibility.

Food tech company Lasso has unveiled its first two products since its rebrand and focus on high-protein snacks using its SpinTech process.

Back to Nature announced one of its largest retail expansions to date, with products now available in Target stores nationwide.

Afghan-inspired food company Maazah has raised a $2 million seed round with participation from existing investors as well as three family offices based in the brand’s hometown of Minneapolis.

This week, we’re reading aloud a letter from H.B. Reese’s grandson to Hershey, taking a look at Mighty Spark’s mighty expansion goals, and boarding the USS Captain Morgan. Hey, what more could you ask for?

Seaweed snack slinger Gimme Seaweed announced this week that it has appointed CPG veteran Chris Lansing as CEO, tapping a leader with a track record of scaling mission-driven brands.

Despite growing net sales 8.1% year-over-year to $2.1 billion in the fourth quarter, Sprouts CEO Jack Sinclair said the natural foods retailer was “disappointed with transactions” and is “still learning how we can shape customer behavior through loyalty and personalization.”

In this week’s new products roundup, Jack Link’s introduces a bite-sized, protein-packed snack, Primal Kitchen launches its first-ever dairy-based offerings, and MìLà announces its “biggest product expansion yet.”

Chiyo, a meal delivery service specializing in women’s health and nutrition, announced today it has been acquired by Epicured, another meal delivery service which focuses on low-FODMAP, gluten-free and other digestive health specific offerings.

The operators behind Cold Chain 3PL are expanding into branded consumer goods with a standalone company, The Fit Bagel, betting they can turn a market gap created by BetterBrand’s abrupt shutdown into a disciplined opportunity built on operational rigor.