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This week, we’re chowing down on premium hot dog startup Gleezy’s $2M raise, deciding if it’s wise to pull back in retail to become profitable, and driving a combine harvester straight to the nearest bar. Hey, what more could you ask for?

In this week’s new products roundup, Kylie Kelce partners with Oat Haus on a limited-edition granola butter flavor and better-for-you candy brand SmartSweets ventures into a new category.

McCormick & Company executives underscored progress on the pending acquisition of Unilever Foods and outlined integration plans during the company’s second-quarter earnings call on June 25.

Rivalz is raising a $5 million investment as the brand launches a Puff product and targets new foodservice and retail opportunities.

Crispy Green is expanding its operations and relocating its headquarters as the freeze-dried fruit snack maker looks to support continued growth across retail, ecommerce, foodservice and vending.

As more parents look beyond traditional pouches and snack foods for convenient, better-for-you options, Nomie is launching a line of organic shelf-stable, just-add-water meals.

Better Sour is broadening its audience without abandoning its roots. Like Air has expanded beyond its flagship line of puffcorn with the launch of Drizzled Rice Cakes.

This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss Algae Cooking Club’s funding round and BRĒZ’s strategic pivot, plus SmartSweets founder Tara Bosch’s second entrepreneurial act and a legal battle between two electrolyte beverage makers.

Annavana aims to capture consumers with podi, a nutrient dense, spice-infused powder typical in Indian cuisine.

The Hershey Company named Heather Hoytink as president of its U.S. business. She brings to the role more than two decades of experience in sales, operations and commercial leadership in consumer packaged goods.