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Although net sales were up by $2.3 billion (3%) in its Q2 2026 earnings this week, The J.M. Smucker Co. spooked investors when it forecasted annual profits below analyst expectations, citing rising coffee prices.

In the warped world we live in, where Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday each span about a week or more, it’s prime time to capture new consumers and help your loyal shoppers stock up.

The Nosh team samples Casa Arte Sano Nopalli cactus-based tortilla chips, Gotham Greens’ refrigerated plant-based dips, and Dirty Gut functional chocolates.

Ritter Sport Group is expanding its presence in the U.S. market with the acquisition of Creative Natural Products, the Boulder, Colo.-based manufacturer of the Chocolove premium chocolate brand. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Monogram Capital Partners closed an oversubscribed $350 million Fund III last week, which will expand its investment team and operating partner program.

Online retailer Quince is now selling food and wine, as it begins building a curated set of premium, giftable products from specialty producers, global brands and more.

Once Upon a Farm will remain a private company for a bit longer than anticipated, with CEO John Foraker sharing that the company is now eyeing 2026 for its IPO.

Creatine is quickly becoming the next big functional ingredient thanks to innovation in micro-encapsulation technology.

This week, we’re getting all robotic with chocolate AI, uncovering the TikTok playbook, and getting cheezy with a real-life prince. Hey, what more could you ask for?

Just Meat has officially unveiled its plant-based chicken line with a Walmart launch as Scott & Jon’s goes national at Whole Foods.