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

NotCo’s “rollercoaster of evolution” has landed it at a point where its initial mission – to be the industry’s “AI-powered R&D engine” – is beginning to take shape.

This week, we’re formulating our own cannabis beverages, getting creatine-curious, and dipping gourmet cookies into pints of Guinness. Hey, what more could you ask for?

This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery discuss the bidding war drama surrounding the recently liquidated plant-based cheese brand Miyoko’s Creamery. The podcasters also chat about cold-press juice maker Suja Life’s plans for a public market exit and Once Upon A Farm’s delayed public offering. Finally, the hosts look at a merger in the mocktail segment.

It’s time to introduce the judges for Nosh’s signature pitch competition, the Nosh Live Pitch Slam, taking place during Nosh Live in L.A. December 4+5. Hundreds will be there, and time is running out to register.

Although net sales were up by $2.3 billion (3%) in its Q2 2026 earnings this week, The J.M. Smucker Co. spooked investors when it forecasted annual profits below analyst expectations, citing rising coffee prices.

In the warped world we live in, where Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday each span about a week or more, it’s prime time to capture new consumers and help your loyal shoppers stock up.

The Nosh team samples Casa Arte Sano Nopalli cactus-based tortilla chips, Gotham Greens’ refrigerated plant-based dips, and Dirty Gut functional chocolates.

Ritter Sport Group is expanding its presence in the U.S. market with the acquisition of Creative Natural Products, the Boulder, Colo.-based manufacturer of the Chocolove premium chocolate brand. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Monogram Capital Partners closed an oversubscribed $350 million Fund III last week, which will expand its investment team and operating partner program.

Online retailer Quince is now selling food and wine, as it begins building a curated set of premium, giftable products from specialty producers, global brands and more.

Once Upon a Farm will remain a private company for a bit longer than anticipated, with CEO John Foraker sharing that the company is now eyeing 2026 for its IPO.

Creatine is quickly becoming the next big functional ingredient thanks to innovation in micro-encapsulation technology.

This week, we’re getting all robotic with chocolate AI, uncovering the TikTok playbook, and getting cheezy with a real-life prince. Hey, what more could you ask for?

Heatonist’s ability to give brands an opportunity to develop and amplify a cult media bonanza is why Nosh Live reached out to the store’s founder and CEO, Noah Chaimberg, to join us at the event on December 4+5 in Los Angeles, CA.