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

Nissin Foods, the maker of Cup Noodles instant ramen, is targeting GLP-1 weight loss drug users with a new product line debuting this week at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York. Kanzen Meal, the company’s first foray into the single-serve frozen meal market, was developed using proprietary technology and Japanese culinary techniques to precisely deliver key nutrients while optimizing flavor, according to Nissin Foods.

United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) says it’s back up and running after a cyberattack hobbled the distributor’s national network earlier this month, but brand operators anticipate continued disruption for some time, and many remain in the dark about the ongoing impact.

Pasture-raised egg producer Vital Farms has cooked up a new sponsorship and custom ad spot for the fourth season of Disney and FX’s hit series “The Bear.”

Atlantic Natural Foods has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Century Pacific North America Enterprise, Inc., to restructure its supply chain after terminating a three-year relationship with Above Foods Ingredients, Inc.

From root beer-flavored barbecue sauce to dill pickle-flavored cheese shreds, this week’s new product innovations span all sides of the industry.

The Summer Fancy Food Show kicks off this weekend in New York City, and we’ve got our eyes on a handful of standout brands. Here are three on our radar.

Mason Dixie is expanding into new categories and dayparts with chicken sandwiches and breakfast burritos as it expands its retail footprint.

The plant-based meat market has garnered billions in venture funding, but many of those heavily-capitalized entities, failed to build loyal, repeat consumers and are now faltering. However, the market is still alive, it just looks a bit different now.

The Taste Radio crew is hitting the road again with a fresh round of food and beverage meetups, and you’re invited! The team will be stopping in Chicago, San Diego, San Francisco, and London.

Tempeh snack maker Mamame Whole Foods has raised $2 million in a funding round led by Granite Asia, a multi-asset investment platform headquartered in Singapore. The family-owned and operated startup has helped translate a centuries-old superfood into a modern on-the-go snack that entered the U.S. market last fall.

Against a “challenging consumer backdrop” and mixed Q4 earnings results, General Mills said it will spend fiscal 2026 investing in greater value for shoppers.

On the CPG Week podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss the latest update on low-carb bread maker BetterBrand, a new investment for Momofuku Goods, IPO rumors for Jennifer Garner’s children’s food brand and why one frozen novelties maker is throwing in the towel on its kids’ drinks.

Nestle and Conagra have joined Kraft Heinz and General Mills in pledging to remove the use of synthetic food dyes from their formulations amid growing pressure from the federal government and accelerated traction at the state level.

Brett Perotta, co-founder of recently shuttered frozen sandwich brand Chubby Snacks, is beginning his next act as director of supply chain at better-for-you snack maker Sunnie.