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Creation Nation Wins NOSH Live Pitch Slam 5
Creation Nation, a maker of no-bake protein bar and bite mixes, emerged as the winner of the 2018 NOSH Pitch Slam product competition held during the two-day NOSH Live winter conference on November 29 and 30 in Santa Monica, Calif.
NOSH Day 1 Recap: Growing The Tribe
The question of how to bring consumers into new categories and products rather than freezing them out — to grow the tribe, in other words — was posed by NOSH.com editor Carol Ortenberg at the start of the first day of NOSH Live Winter 2018 today. Over the course of the morning’s main stage presentations, experts from across the industry weighed in on how food companies both large and small can tackle this critical challenge.
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Kraft Agrees to $200M Primal Kitchen Acquisition
Organic condiment maker Primal Kitchen is set to be acquired by The Kraft Heinz Company in a deal valued at approximately $200 million, the companies announced earlier today. The transaction is expected to close in 2019.
Elevator Talk: Nature’s Intent Makes Healthy Snacking Indulgent
Rick Tyrrell, CEO at Natures Intent, focuses on creating high quality, dark chocolate covered, dried fruit snacks. The company is committed to responsibly partnering with its farmers, suppliers and customers.
Post Sale, Brazi Bites Adds Justin’s President to Scale the Brand
Four months after selling a majority stake to San Francisco Equity Partners (SFEP), frozen food brand Brazi Bites announced today it has brought on Michael Guanella, the former President of nut butter brand Justin’s, as CEO.
Seven Meaty Takeaways from the Beyond Meat IPO SEC Filing
As plant-based meat brand Beyond Meat prepares for a planned $100 million initial public offering, the company’s announcement of intent with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission yields some interesting food for thought. NOSH took a deep dive into the hundreds of pages of filings to pull out some of the salient points for brands to note, admire and potentially add to their own playbooks.
Taste Radio Insider Ep. 9: Barnana’s Co-Founder Explains Why Package Design Is Everything
How Barnana Co-Founder/CMO Nik Ingersöll makes ugly bananas look amazing; also featured: an exploration into the brain-boosting business of nootropic beverages and why CBD drink brands might find a friendly bill coming their way.
Elevator Talk: Shrewd Food Creates a High Protein Alternative to Classic Snacks
David Wild, Vice President of Shrewd Food, is on a mission to provide a high protein alternative to classic snacks. The company’s new line of baked cheddar protein crisps boasts 14 grams of protein per single-serve snack bag, while maintaining low fat and low carbs.
Soulfull Project Leaves Campbell’s Backing, Spins Out as Independent Brand
Despite having enjoyed rapid growth while under the auspices of CPG giant Campbell’s, breakfast brand The Soulfull Project announced this week that it would spin-off as a unique entity. The shift in ownership comes as Campbell’s refocuses on its core businesses.
Perfect Day CEO on ADM Partnership: ‘The More We Do, the More Good We’re Achieving’
Ingredient company Perfect Day believes that doing good and making money don’t have to be mutually exclusive. Now with the launch of its first product, Perfect Day plans to show how this model is possible. The company, which produces animal-free dairy products, announced last week a partnership with global ingredient firm ADM that aims to demonstrate the market potential of its technology through the launch of a milk-free whey protein.