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New Products: Better Sour’s Costco Exclusive and Catalina Snacks’ Pastry-inspired Protein Cereals
In this week’s notable new products roundup, Better Sour debuts a Costco-exclusive Tropical Sour Gummy Mix, Mid-Day Squares unveils a fresh take on a classic lunchbox staple, and Catalina Snacks and Michele’s Granola release new breakfast-inspired offerings.
Marketing: Scott & Jon’s Rolls Out Brand Refresh
Seafood brand Scott & Jon’s debuts new visual identity and website, GoNanas and Sun-Bird unveil refreshed package designs, and Bronco sets a bounty for Jimmy Dean.
After $10M Raised and 19 Patents Filed, Fish-Free Seafood Startup AQUA Cultured Foods Shuts Down
AQUA Cultured Foods has shut down, according to a LinkedIn post by co-founder and CEO Brittany Chibe. The Chicago-based startup officially concluded operations last month after what she called “an ambitious run building the future of sustainable seafood.”
Reviews: Mason Dixie Breakfast Burritos and Coconut Cult Cups
The Nosh team tastes the latest from Coconut Cult as it downsizes for mass retail; plus, Mason Dixie expands its frozen breakfast lineup with burritos.
Simply Good Foods Posts Mixed Results As OWYN Product Quality Issues, Atkins Headwinds Persist
Despite a weak performance from Atkins, the Simply Good Foods Company expressed confidence in its ability to reaccelerate topline growth and rebuild margins through its Quest and OWYN brands in its first-quarter earnings report released today.
CPG Week Podcast: Are We Over Protein Yet? Plus, A Meal Delivery Merger
This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery discuss protein-packed launches for the new year: David’s Bronze bars, Mel Robbins’ energy shot, and more. The hosts also share details on a merger between Splendid Spoon and Mosaic Foods and Zico Rising’s latest funding.
Good Culture Sells Majority Stake To L Catterton
Good Culture announced today it entered a definitive agreement to sell a majority stake of the business to private equity firm L Catterton.
Honey Mama’s Adds $4M To Support Manufacturing, Distribution Growth
Honey Mama’s has secured about $4 million of new funding led by Northwest-based private equity firm Bochi Investments as it scales its manufacturing.
Mid-Day Squares Innovates Past Chocolate with ‘No Bread’ PB&J
For its first non-chocolate based innovation, Mid-Day Squares is turning to a childhood classic with a No Bread PB&J bar. And the company believes it could become its biggest product to date.
Even The New Dietary Guidelines Want More Protein, Less Processing
“Eat real food.” That is the central message projected by the Trump Administration’s new Dietary Guidelines for Americans.






