Food Industry News, Insights, and Education for the CPG Community

The Better Butchers, a Canadian maker of plant-based meat alternatives, has signed a letter of intent to be acquired by Health Logic Interactive, a dormant public company, in a proposed reverse takeover transaction.

Lupini bean food platform Brami announced today it has raised $33 million in a funding round led by VMG Partners.

Swedish candy’s rise in the U.S. isn’t slowing down any time soon – and brands are arriving at this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo ready to capitalize on growing consumer demand for premium gummies and snacks crafted with cleaner ingredients and unique textures.

This week, we’re giving supernatural investor vibes, looking Beyond the bev, and attempting to chug a pickle smoothie (spear ‘n all). Hey, what more could you ask for?

Laird Superfood’s first quarter marked a “transformative milestone” amid efforts to build out a scaled positive nutrition platform, according to executives of the Boulder, Colo.-based business.

In this week’s new products roundup, Graza expands its potato chip lineup, Smackin’ hits a home run with former MLB star Alex Rodriguez and Feel Good Foods dives deeper into the breakfast category.

Dehydrated snack manufacturer BranchOut Food reported in its Q1 earnings how it plans to grow its mass and club partnerships in 2026.

Ground Up has confidence in its ability to do two things really well: scale a flavor-driven, clean label nut butter business and give women the confidence they need to succeed in the workforce.

Goodies, launched by Swiss multinational Hero Group and available in nine countries, was designed for children ages 4 and older to bridge “the gap between conventional snacks and better-for-you alternatives.”

Could the small-format grocery store be the way of the future? It’s a trend that numerous independents and established retail leaders have been seeking to make work for years. With several new expansions in the segment this week it seems that smaller may still be a big opportunity.

The Cream of Wheat and Ortega maker has completed major steps in reshaping its portfolio, including the offloading of its U.S. frozen Green Giant business and the acquisition of the College Inn and Kitchen Basics broth businesses.

Plant-based frozen food outfit Tattooed Chef is nearing a settlement with investors three years after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protections.

Wandel Chew-ish Bites is a shelf-stable snack line inspired by Jewish mandelbrot, reworked into a softer, more indulgent format for modern snacking. Restaurant-backed grocery brand Zahav Foods has elevated its classic hummus recipe with a new Hummus Schug variety, rolling out to Whole Foods stores.

This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss the acquisitions of Brainiac and Van’s, Target’s expansion in hemp drinks, and Beyond’s big bet in beverages.