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

Having transitioned away from day-to-day operations at their first brand, Q Drinks, entrepreneurs Jordan Silbert and Ben Kaplan are going AGRO for their next big project. Founded in 2023, AGRO makes a line of plant-based jerky that comes in resealable bags and includes functional options alongside indulgent snacks, such as a caffeinated Energy Bolt flavor.

The Protein Brewery announced today it has raised a $35.2 million (€30 million) Series B round as it aims to reach commercial scale for its fungi-based protein ingredient ahead of a launch with “several” U.S.-based CPG brands.

This week we’re eating all-Ben no-Jerry ice cream while our butter shoes melt around our ankles. Confused? Us too.

At Nosh Live 2025 (Dec. 4–5, Marina del Rey, Calif.), the leaders of Actual Veggies, Daily Crunch and Archer will pull back the curtain on the bold moves, big bets, and breakthrough strategies fueling their meteoric growth.

Sustainable meat brand Fork in the Road has merged with “sister company” True Story Foods, creating a unified business under the True Story name, with Fork in the Road products to be integrated into the existing True Story line of meats. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Since their respective foundings in 2010 and… Read more »

The transition to regenerative agriculture is a slow-rolling movement but in the past few weeks there seems to have been an acceleration in scale-up efforts across the value chain.

In this week’s new products roundup, Protein Pints adds two new ice cream flavors to its portfolio, Day Out Snacks prepares for the holiday season, and Evergreen goes deeper into waffles.

Private equity firm Axum Capital Partners says it is looking to double down on health and wellness food companies with the announcement of its latest fund, targeting $300 million in committed capital.

Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used to reshape the shopping experience and bring more personalization to purchasing patterns.

U.S.-based Winland Foods and Italy-based La Doria have merged to create a new global manufacturing platform now known as Windoria Top Holding Ltd and boasts nearly $4 billion in annual sales.

Consumer holding company Louisville Brands has acquired Louisville Vegan Jerky Company from early-stage investment firm Render Capital. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

In this episode of CPG Week, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery analyze the evolution of private label from off-brand to on-trend. The podcasters also discuss recent examples of the protein craze in Wandering Bear’s new latte line and Brami’s lupini bean-based pasta. Additionally, the hosts dig into British mixer brand Fever-Tree’s partnership with Molson Coors and an interesting new innovation in the frozen aisle.

Snacking is going functional—and fast. The new Spate report shows how ingredients once reserved for supplements or beauty are now finding their way into everyday snack formats.

In an increasingly competitive food landscape, being first to emerging trends and reaching influential category managers can define a brand’s next phase of growth. That’s why Nosh Live 2025 is expanding its structured 1:1 networking program to include conversations with investors and veteran operators, adding to the curated retailer and buyer meetings that have made Nosh Live a standout.