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Emergy Foods Announces Plant-Based Meat Brand Meati Foods
When plant-based protein start-up Emergy Foods closed a $4.8 million venture capital funding round in July, the Boulder-based company was still in stealth mode, revealing only that it would focus on meat alternatives. Now it’s ready to get cooking. This week, it announced the launch of Meati Foods, which will produce whole cuts of plant-based meat from mycelium, a fermented fungi.
Elevator Talk: Pork King Good Brings New Flavors to the Pork Rind Set
Pork King Good is revitalizing pork rinds with new flavors and has created a unique product that serves as an alternative to breadcrumbs. Rick Koston, the brand’s managing partner, says the company is focused on serving consumers looking for low carb and low sugar snacking options.
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People Moves: Barnana Hires CEO, Rodeo CPG Hires New VP of Growth
Upcycled banana and plantain snack brand Barnana has transitioned from being founder-led with the hiring of Al Multari as its CEO. Multari joined the Barnana team last month. Barnana co-founder Caue Suplicy told NOSH Multari brings clarity and focus to the brand as it works to expand its sustainability efforts and widen its portfolio in the coming year.
Sauce in the City: A Partnership Beyond Business
In the next installment of Sauce in the City, Catherine Smart, founder of Not Just Co, explores what makes a good cofounder, when the crisis goes way beyond business?
USDA Interim Hemp Rules Approved and Released
The White House has approved the USDA’s long awaited federal rules to guide hemp production. A draft of the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program guidelines was published today on USDA’s website, and once published in the Federal Register on Thursday, public comments will be open for 60 days.
Taste Radio: Why ‘Co-Creating’ Is Vital To Daily Harvest’s Mission & Success
Rachel Drori, the founder/CEO of popular direct-to-consumer food brand Daily Harvest, explained why customer service “is not just about meeting needs, but anticipating them,” why social media is “not just a one-way relationship” and how “data is just part of the story” in understanding consumer needs.
Deal Roundup: BIGR and Obvious Ventures Invest in CBD Startups
The past few weeks have seen multiple investments in the red hot CBD space from existing CPG investment firms, as well as deal news in other trending categories such as alternative protein and the frozen food aisle.
The Checkout: FDA Advises on Labeling Changes, Hershey Q3 Earnings Call
FDA advises on upcoming labeling changes, Hershey talks protein plays in its Q3 earnings call, Beyond Sausage hits Pizza Hut and more in this week’s Checkout.
Still Room for Tofu: House Foods Expands Manufacturing Facility
To feed the rising demand for plant-based foods, tofu pioneer House Foods America Corporation is increasing its production by 50%.
Elevator Talk: Lopaus Point Is Modernizing Frozen Waffles with Allergen-Friendly Ingredients
Stacie Skinner is the founder and CEO of Lopaus Point, a frozen waffle company that’s offering the taste of homemade with the convenience of toast-and-serve products. Paying special attention to ingredient choice, the brand crafts gluten-free and allergen-friendly waffles without the use of sugar.



