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R.I. Food Incubator Hope & Main Breaks Ground on New Kitchen
Non-profit food business incubator Hope & Main has broken ground on a new commercial kitchen in Providence, R.I., slated for a grand opening in Spring 2026. The shared-use facility will be located in Providence’s West End neighborhood.
Barry Callebaut Taps NotCo AI to Boost Chocolate Innovation
Chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut has partnered with NotCo to explore using artificial intelligence to develop new chocolate recipes.
Holiday Seasonals Propel My Better Batch into Nationwide Distribution With Target
Premium baking mix brand My Better Batch is expanding its distribution partnership with Target, which will carry two new exclusive seasonal cookie mixes – Holiday Cheer and Chocolate Peppermint – nationwide beginning this month.
Nosh Announces Nominees for ‘Best of 2025’ Awards
The nominees for Nosh’s “Best Of 2025” Awards, presented by trüfrü, reflect the depth and creativity across today’s food landscape.
Trump Rolls Back Reciprocal Tariffs On Select Foods Imports
The Trump Administration signed an order on Friday amending reciprocal tariff rates on select food items unable to be grown, produced or procured in the U.S.
Keychain Nets New $10M, Launches Retailer AI Tool
Keychain has secured another $10 million in investment as it launches its newest tool for sourcing private-label manufacturers.
TreeHouse Foods Goes Private, Redefining CPG at CVS, Froot Loops Jewelery & More
This week, we’re all climbing up a tree to talk hemp while looking our fall finest in some very fetching mozzarella scarves. Hey, what more could you ask for?
Whole Foods Evolves As Natural Merges Into Mass
Amazon is planning to absorb all 100,000 Whole Foods employees, including frontline staff, into its core business structure, per a report this week from Business Insider.
New Products: Seasonals from Issei and Chocolove, Plus Maple Leaf Foods’ Mighty Protein Sticks
It’s nearly Thanksgiving, and brands are gearing up for the holiday season, from Issei’s new limited-edition Dark Chocolate Covered Peppermint Mochi Gummies to the return of Chocolove’s Tree-Shaped Bites.
Banza Marks 11 Years With New Hires, New Products and a Stronghold in the Mainstream Pasta Aisle
When Banza hit the market in 2014, it set out to bring the humble chickpea to the masses with its novel, better-for-you pasta. Fast forward 11 years, and the brand has established a strong foothold in the mainstream market as the number 5 brand in the U.S. (according to the company), expanded its team with… Read more »