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Puffed corn snack producer Like Air announced a new strategy today that will see it release limited-time flavors exclusively via TikTok Shop.

On CPG Week, the podcast team talks co-branding, energy drink and protein supplement licensing with sweets makers, and the evolution of cannabis in sports recovery drinks.

After announcing the sale of its North American yogurt business last week, CPG giant General Mills plans to shift its focus to bolt-on acquisitions of “smaller size assets” to enhance growth, said chairman and CEO Jeff Harmening in today’s Q1 earnings report.

Wellness Bars are seeing some growth in sales. Meanwhile, granola & snack bars have seen a slight decline in both sales and units.

Daily Crunch has scooped up $4 million in a Series A funding round led by Launch Tennessee with participation from various strategic investors.

Mars has promoted Daniel Calderoni, a manager within its pet nutrition division, to be the new CEO of KIND Snacks North America.

PRIME has joined forces with Feastables to introduce Lunchly, a kid-friendly meal kit positioned as a better-for-you competitor for Kraft Heinz’s Lunchables.

Expect Korean foods and flavors to roll out to more retail shelves in the coming year as the cuisine continues to gain traction on U.S. menus.

Nooish founder Sarah Nathan talked to Nosh about her instant matzah ball soup product and why she decided to launch a brand despite knowing the challenges that come with being a CPG food operator.

In this week’s new products roundup, Mike’s Hot Honey unveils yet another co-branded product, SPAM takes inspiration from a popular Korean condiment, and Krusteaz ventures into the refrigerated aisle.