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Sourdough Surges Beyond Bread Set
Gut-healthy “real food” is driving consumer demand. It’s no wonder sourdough is showing up in all areas of the store and fueling innovation beyond the bread aisle.
Morinaga Picks up My/Mochi, Creatine & Collagen at Expo West, Ranch Goes to Europe & More
This week, we’re continuing our Natural Products Expo West deep dives, opening up about open source CPG brands, and buttering up a lovely crisp sandwich. Hey, what more could you ask for?
Once Upon a Farm Bets on Baby Food Coolers, Protein to Power Post-IPO Growth
Hot on the heels of its IPO last month, celebrity-backed baby and kids nutrition brand Once Upon a Farm is seeking scaled, profitable growth with refrigerated coolers and protein-forward product innovation.
Legacy Chocolate Maker Ritter Sport Extends Into Plant-based
Over a century old, German chocolatier Ritter Sport has made its first-ever extension into plant-based chocolate.
New Products: Protein Pints Bulks Up Flavor Assortment, Nate’s Honey Does Nut Butter
In this week’s notable new products roundup, protein-packed ice cream maker Protein Pints bulks up its flavor assortment, Nate’s Honey introduces honey-infused peanut butters and fruit spreads, and Dot’s Pretzels debuts its first snack mix. Day Out Protein ball maker Day Out Snacks has unveiled its newest limited-edition flavor: Peanut Butter Crunch. The new variety… Read more »
Pepsi Enters Meat Sticks With Standalone Brand
PepsiCo has thrown its hat into the booming meat snack category with its first standalone beef stick brand, Good Warrior.
Retail-exclusive Guava Passion Dole Whip Leads Dole’s Tropical Flavor Push
Hot on the heels of its inaugural trend report, Dole Packaged Foods is pushing further into tropical flavors with a collection of new retail offerings designed to meet growing demand for a “sensory getaway.”
Reviews: Quinn Filled Pretzel Sticks and KrackCorn
The Nosh team reviews Quinn Filled Pretzel Sticks and KrackCorn caramel popcorn.
Trump Chases New Tariff Alternatives with Investigations Into Trade Partners
Despite a major loss with the Supreme Court last month, Donald Trump isn’t giving up on his tariff ambitions. The United States announced Wednesday two trade investigations; one into excess industrial capacity for 16 international trade partners and another looking at alleged forced labor.
Food As Medicine Programs Could Generate $45B, Report Claims
Food As Medicine (FIM) programs could create over $45 billion in state economic activity if implemented and made accessible to all eligible patients, according to a new report.








