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Sweets & Snacks: More Influencers Enter the Snack Space, HI-CHEW Gets a Refresh
Influencers and celebrities have been entering the alcohol and coffee markets at a rapid pace over the past few years, and now, they’ve set their sights on snacks.
A Dozen Cousins Acquired By Verde Valle Foods
A Dozen Cousins announced today it has been acquired by rice and bean manufacturer Verde Valle Foods, the U.S. subsidiary of Verde Valle.
Lifeway Continues Growth Streak in Q1 on Back of Drinkable Kefirs
Leading U.S. kefir brand Lifeway Foods had its 22nd consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth, with net sales up 3.3% to $46.1 million, in its Q1 2025 earnings report this morning.
Snack Attack: Shifting Habits, Healthier Options Fuel A $156 Billion Boom
From an expansion of mini-meal occasions to a prioritization of better-for-you options, SNAC International’s annual state of the industry report dug into the trends shaping sales growth in the snack industry.
VMG Partners Closes $1B Consumer Fund VI
VMG Partners closed its sixth fund at its “target and hard cap” of $1 billion, the growth equity firm announced today. VMG Partners VI, L.P. (VMG Consumer VI) is backed by returning and new limited partners, according to general partner Robin Tsai.
‘Rubik’s Cube’ Innovation Addresses Vertical Farming Scalability
Opollo Farm is the first partnership project between food tech startup OnePointOne and robotic warehousing company AutoStore to automate and scale vertical farming.
Specialty Chocolate Consolidates As Cocoa Costs Keep Rising
The chocolate category is consolidating. Today, branded and private label chocolate manufacturer Chocolate Works announced its acquisition of 150-year-old Thompson Chocolate, which produces specialty and foil-wrapped chocolate novelties.
Sweets & Snacks Preview: Protein Proliferates, Freeze-Dried Heats Up
Whether you’re walking the show floor or tracking updates from your phone, Nosh has you covered for all things Sweets & Snacks. Ahead of the show, which opens tomorrow, we’re tracking two of the biggest trends in the candy space: protein and freeze-dried.
Danone Agrees Deal for Plant-Based Nutrition Brand Kate Farms
Danone has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Kate Farms, makers of a range of plant-based nutrition products for both medical and retail channels.
Vital Farms: Egg Capacity Expansion ‘On Track’; Tariffs Will Cause Price Hikes for Retailers
Though avian flu cases have steadily declined over the past few months, there’s still no relief in sight for egg prices. Vital Farms, the largest U.S. producer of pasture-raised eggs, announced upcoming price increases in its Q1 2025 earnings report yesterday.