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In our latest news roundup from Expo West 2024, Sweet Loren’s looks to savory, gluten-free innovation, Oakberry looks to bring açaí pints to U.S. consumers, morning meals go mini and more.

A trade show with over 70,000 attendees ​​naturally creates plenty of buzz, and mid-way through Natural Products Expo West, the U.S. Department of Agriculture gave a handful of companies even more to be excited about.

This latest news roundup from Expo West 2024 highlights the reemergence of Tattooed Chef from Chapter 11, TiNDLE’s U.S. expansion into the beverage category, Dr. Praeger’s pushes crunchy innovation and the K-food craze continues.

Reporting live from the second day of Natural Products Expo West 2024 in Anaheim, California, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and BevNET editor-in-chief Jeff Klineman examine how mushroom are having a moment, discuss the rolling momentum for hemp-derived THC drinks, and share their latest new product discoveries.

Our latest news roundup from Expo West 2024 highlights a new “meatier” look for Impossible Foods, new products and distribution for veggie snack maker Theo’s, the debut of Redbud Brands’ new cereal for adults, and a handful of pasta brands looking to break out of the pack.

Reporting live from Day 1 of Natural Products Expo West 2024 in Anaheim, California, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and BevNET editor-in-chief Jeff Klineman share their initial takeaways and insights from the show.

To kick off Expo West 2024, here’s a preview of some of the new products and innovations at this year’s event, including Goodles going gluten-free, new pizzas and wings from Blackbird, Los Angeles-based food tech startup YoEgg’s first-ever retail product.

Sunnie Snacks is two-thirds the way to closing its first institutional investment round as it builds off its new distribution partnerships and seeks to capture consumers in others parts of the store.

This week, the Nosh and BevNET team gear up for Natural Products Expo West and discuss their various preparation strategies for the big show.

Cupcake bakery chain Sprinkles is following the playbook of its predecessor, Magnolia Bakery, and bringing its baked good concepts to the world of packaged food.

New York startup Harken Sweets is set to showcase the latest addition to its line of date-caramel candy bars this week at Natural Products Expo West.

In what some have deemed the new wave of candy, brands are actively seeking out new ingredients, textures and global flavors to capture consumers’ attention, and their wallets.

The baby food company will use the growth capital for marketing, new product development and hiring.

Low-carb bread brand Hero is expanding its retail footprint to 3,500 doors after a year of significant growth.