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This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery discuss why analysts are bullish on the meat snack category, plus a new premium coconut water brand founded by Tom Brady. The hosts also talk about the strategy behind Morinaga’s acquisition of My/Mochi and an investigation into Celsius Holdings over marketing to minors.

Katie’s Pizza & Pasta – the chef-led Italian brand founded by restaurateur Katie Lee – is expanding its footprint at Target with the nationwide launch of its new Pasta Bake Entrées and Sauces.

United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) delivered stronger profitability and margin performance in its third quarter despite a decline in revenue driven by ongoing network optimization efforts.

Gluten-free frozen waffle brand Superb Bakehouse is scaling as it moves into a new 10,000 sq. ft. production facility.

J.M. Smucker closed out fiscal 2026 with a strong fourth quarter, underscoring the progress of a multi-year effort to reshape its portfolio around faster-growing brands and categories.

Huel Lite Hot and Savory Ramen is currently available only in the United Kingdom with a wider European launch planned for later this summer in four flavors

Stars + Honey announced today its collagen protein bar business has locked in a $24 million minority growth equity investment from VMG Partners.

Second Nature Brands is expanding into the meat snacks category with the acquisition of Tillamook Country Smoker from Insignia Capital Group and family shareholders.

The Campbell’s Company CEO Mick Beekhuizen said the company is seeing encouraging signs in key areas, including sustained at-home cooking trends and growth for Rao’s.

According to the Wall Street Journal, Ingredion will pay £5.95 (roughly $7.94) per share of Tate & Lyle, representing a 59% premium to the British company’s last closing price before the M&A discussions were disclosed in May.