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Elevator Talk: Xinca Foods, Jolly Moss, Doughpamine, Nebula Snacks, S’NOODS
The latest episode of Elevator Talk features leaders from Xinca Foods, Jolly Moss, Doughpamine, Nebula Snacks and S’NOODS. Watch founders and CEOs introduce their brands and provide a recap of recent news and updates. Our special co-host is Mike Fata, the founder of Manitoba Harvest, who shared his thoughts, questions and feedback with the participants.
Expo West Gallery: Mighty Yum, SkinnyDipped and Doughlicious Unveil New Looks
Many brands took to this year’s Expo West to highlight rebrands and packaging refreshes across existing products and formats. Check out this gallery for the fresh new looks.
SEMCAP Food & Nutrition Invests $68 Million In ALOHA
Growth equity firm SEMCAP Food & Nutrition has paid $68 million for a “significant” minority stake in plant-based protein brand ALOHA.
Expo West: ZenB’s Path To Brand Building With A Simple Pea Ingredient
Yellow pea-powered pantry staple brand ZenB has grown its lineup to span pastas, sides and snacks with a single legume as its North Star. The brand has quickly innovated and entered new categories – but how does it decide what comes next?
Expo West 2024: Evergreen Rebrands, Reformulates To Draw In New Consumers
Evergreen talked to Nosh about its packaging rebrand and reformulated better-for-you breakfast products as it sheds its identity of being a health food brand and positions with flavor first towards more conventional consumers.
Believe It’s Not Butter: Premium Brands & Alternatives Seek Category Breakthrough
From butter boards and exotic flavors to premium $11 Les Pres Sales Sea Salt Camargue butter and refrigerated ghee sticks, there’s been plenty of buzz coming out of the solid cooking fats category.
Expo West Gallery: New Products From Icelandic Provisions, Chocxo, Lesser Evil & More
Continuing with our Expo West 2024 coverage, here’s a look at some of the hottest new products and trends that we spotted on the show floor last week, including Lessr Evil’s better-for-you take on Funyuns, Icelandic Provisions’ collection of alt-dairy skyr, and much more.
Expo West 2024: Haven’s Kitchen Expands Channel Strategy With Aiolis
With its launch of shelf-stable aiolis, Haven’s Kitchen is set to expand into new retail channels, including online grocery.
Expo West: Canadian Snacks Move South, Kevin’s Unveils Frozen Innovation
More takeaways from Expo West including more Canadian snack companies looking to expand their footprint in the U.S. and details on Kevin’s Natural Foods moving into the frozen aisle after its 2023 sale to Mars.
CPG Week: Food and Beverage Funding Roundup
In this capital-constrained environment, startups are tapping conventional options as well as celebrities, consumers and distributors to rake in extra cash.