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

In this episode of CPG Week, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss recent investments in Bloom Nutrition, Tost and Magic Mind, plus meal kit makeovers and marathon-friendly food and beverage brands.

Better-for-you snacks contract manufacturer Tandem Foods has officially begun production at its new Cyprus, Calif., facility, which marks the company’s largest investment to date.

Applications are now open for the Nosh Live 2025 Pitch Slam, a high-visibility opportunity for emerging packaged food brands to share their stories and build awareness in front of the industry’s most engaged audience. The competition will take place on December 4 during Nosh Live in Los Angeles, CA.

Texas governor Greg Abbott has signed an executive order mandating age restrictions on the sale of hemp-derived THC products, roughly three months after he vetoed a bill that would have outlawed the intoxicant entirely in the Lone Star State.

Patagonia Provisions, the F&B CPG arm of the apparel brand, spoke with Nosh about how it reworked its portfolio a couple years ago, its reentry into meat snacks and the future of tinned seafood.

The MAHA Commission released its much-anticipated Strategy report, but the report brings very little clarity to what actually will be done to effect change on the issues central to the movement.

Mooski has reached the Mid-Atlantic, landing in all 27 Mom’s Organic stores across Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts.

Nosh Live 2025 is returning to the Marriott Marina del Rey on Dec. 4-5 with an amazing new program of case studies, panels, investors, retailers, as well as group and individual networking opportunities.

Sichuan spice slinger Fly By Jing introduced its first heat-free innovation this week, extending its hand-cut noodle line with a Classic Soy variety as it works to make the brand accessible to “an even broader community of eaters.”

The parent company of Creminelli Fine Meats and Daniele has been acquired by an investment fund managed by IOP to accelerate growth in the specialty meat industry.

Project Potluck, a nonprofit organization advancing diversity and inclusion in the consumer products industry, has launched its inaugural grant program supported by contributions from notable individuals and businesses.

Food and beverage consulting group JPG Resources is expanding its capabilities and its West Coast presence with the acquisition of food product development consultancy CuliNEX.

Factor claims it has executed its largest menu overhaul as it works to elevate “science-backed nutrition” via more than 100 new weekly offerings designed to appeal to a variety of consumer demands.

Run clubs have increasingly become a prime opportunity to connect with consumers and gather valuable data to build deeper retail footprints.