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In this week’s new products roundup, Bolthouse Fresh Foods seeks to drive incremental growth in the ready-to-cook vegetable category, Mrs. T’s Pierogies introduces a bite-sized format, and TofuGo seeks to challenge conventional protein bars with a shelf-stable tofu snack.

Dumpling brand Laoban has raised $7.2 million in fresh funding as it continues its expansion into new frozen categories.

Despite improvements in household penetration and baseline volume, General Mills’ third-quarter earnings results were pressured by its turnaround efforts.

This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery discuss a class action lawsuit against David Protein, Bloom’s entry into the crowded protein soda set, Bachan’s post-acquisition plans, and George Clooney’s near beer brand.

Nutrition bar makers are doubling down on bite-size formats – a shift driven in part by the rise of GLP-1 weight loss drugs and also by a broader consumer push toward portion-controlled products. Such scaled-down snacks offer greater flexibility across eating occasions, manufacturers say.

Chomps explains why its expansion into chicken sticks opens up new opportunities for the brand to grow in families’ pantries.

Habiza started with 19-year-old college dropout Jonathan Srour selling hummus from his parents’ driveway, lemonade stand-style. Today Nosh has learned that business landed nearly $2.5 million in fresh capital.

Late-night television personality Guillermo Rodriguez showed off his new namesake salsa brand at Natural Products Expo West.

Founders Row, a new venture studio focused on founder-led consumer businesses, announced today its backing of frozen pizza startup Yough, which features a protein-rich crust crafted with Greek yogurt.

Despite ongoing inflationary pressures, consumers’ appetite for sweets remains strong. Americans drove a record $55 billion in confectionery sales in 2025.