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

Rise Baking Company has completed its acquisition of wholesale supplier Jimmy’s Gourmet Bakery, expanding its cookie portfolio and adding manufacturing capacity in the Northeast as the commercial bakery company continues to grow through acquisitions.

Kodiak has taken the slow road to surging past its competitors, but with the backing of L Catterton, the protein-packed food company is quickly gaining ground on legacy competitors across an array of categories.

This week, we’re looking into a chunky raise by Whisps’ parent co, sprinkling our sorbet with collagen, and getting a taste of Old Blighty courtesy of Bush’s Beans. Hey, what more could you ask for?

In this week’s new products roundup, Gritzy seeks to reimagine a classic Southern comfort food, Ni-Howdy unveils squeezable soy sauce, and Chips Ahoy! launches its first-ever mystery flavor.

The MAHA movement has evolved from a political initiative focused largely on petroleum-based dyes into one of the biggest reformulation waves the packaged food industry has seen in years.

Cheese manufacturer Sargento announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire dips, spreads and quiches producer La Terra Fina.

Sunnie Snacks has partnered with other emerging brands to launch two better-for-you lunch kit products, Pizza and Hummus.

The Farmer Companies has named Randy Johnson as CEO, marking a significant leadership transition as the cheese snack manufacturer seeks to accelerate growth across North America.

This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss the collapse of one of the nation’s largest beverage distributors, a closely watched false advertising dispute in the frozen novelty aisle, ongoing scrutiny surrounding regenerative dairy leader Alexandre Family Farm, Vita Coco’s latest acquisition, and the launch of Nosh Impact 50, the inaugural list recognizing the people shaping the future of the packaged food industry.

Sprouts Farmers Market continues to grow as a leading natural retailer with an expanding assortment and store footprint as it posts 5% net sales growth to $2.3 billion during the second quarter per its latest earnings report.

The Hershey Company has narrowed its full-year guidance toward the upper end of its previous outlook amid steady demand across confectionery and snacks, continued pricing strength and increased innovation.

Beef tallow-fried tortilla chip brand Vaca Chips has secured a $1.5 million funding round, led by Bam Ventures.

Celebrity-backed food brands aren’t new. But in 2026, the playbook is changing. Founders, executives and investors consistently emphasize operational discipline, retail execution, product innovation and repeat purchase over star power alone.

South 40 Snacks added a new premium line of Craft Bars, built on unique flavor profiles such as Vanilla Almond Latte, Pecan Pepper Berry, Good Ol’ Raisin and Peanuts, and Golden Chai Ginger. North Dakota-based 3 Farm Daughters sells a line of pastas that are naturally high in fiber due to its use of a unique wheat variety.