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Instacart Expands With Merchandising Service
Instacart has an eye on improving the grocery industry from all angles. Today, the grocery tech platform launched a new merchandising service for brands known as Store View.
Gut Instincts: Gutzy Organic Riding GLP-1 Trend
Gutzy Organic spent last year raising capital from strategic partners as it retooled its formulation and packaging to chase GLP-1 users and consumers seeking high-protein, gut-health snacks.
Fresh Del Monte Takes Majority Stake in Avolio
Fresh cut fruit and vegetable distributor Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has acquired a majority stake in Avolio, Uganda’s leading supplier of bulk crude and edible avocado oil, per an announcement today.
MAHA Momentum: West Virginia Passes Sweeping Food Additive Ban
The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement’s fight against food additives just notched its first big win. On Monday, West Virginia became the first state to ban the use of synthetic food additives.
A Bite With…YumEarth CEO Steve Van Tassel
In an interview with Nosh, CEO Steve Van Tassel discussed how the brand approaches innovation, the impact he hopes the recent ban of Red Dye 3 will have on the industry and the top products currently driving growth in the non-chocolate candy space.
Daily Briefing (Insiders Only): Inside the Insurgent Brands Playbook
Several dozen food brands are outpacing category growth and trampling incumbents. As the industry remains challenged by a range of external forces, these companies continue to thrive. Who are they, and how are they doing it?
Ultraprocessed Food: Regulatory Moves and Resource Allocation Create Conflict
The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement has propelled the term ultraprocessed food (UPF) into the lexicon of everyday Americans and positioned increased food supply oversight as a key issue of an otherwise deregulatory administration.
Reviews: Ithaca Partners With Graza, Jeni’s Founder Eyes Fiber; Plus Lexington Bakes, Rotten
In Nosh’s first-ever reviews roundup, we take a bite of a co-branded hummus collaboration, fiber-filled fruit bars, a low-sugar take on a popular candy, and a breakfast-inspired treat.
New Products: Zucker’s Bagels Makes Retail Debut, Jolly Rancher Does Freeze-Dried
In this week’s notable new products roundup, Zucker’s Bagels & Smoked Fish enters retail, The Hershey Company jumps on the freeze-dried candy craze, and Garden Veggie expands its Flavor Burst tortilla chip line.
Expo West: A Chat With TRUFF’s New CEO
Esi Seng, former CEO of Tate’s Bake Shop, recently joined truffle-enhanced condiment producer TRUFF as CEO. At Natural Products Expo West, she chatted with Nosh about what drew her to the SKYY Partners-backed company, her plans for increasing brand visibility and accessibility, and what she hopes to achieve in her first year heading up TRUFF.t