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

Sunflower seed snack brand Smackin’ has prioritized flavor innovation and manufacturing control to position for long-term growth.

In a capital-constrained market, how can brands and founders stand out to prospective partners? How are macroeconomic factors reshaping investors’ standards and expectations? During Nosh Live 2025 (Dec. 4+5) in Marina del Rey, Calif., a panel of institutional investors will illuminate the major trends in packaged food and finance.

Miyoko Schinner is working to buy back Miyoko’s Creamery, the vegan food business she founded in 2014 and led as CEO until she was ousted by her board three years ago.

It’s time to reveal the finalists for the Nosh Live Pitch Slam, presented by Vdriven. The business pitch competition showcase for the industry’s most promising food brands. Finalists will compete during Nosh Live 2025, taking place on December 4 + 5 in L.A.

In this reviews roundup, we nosh on the creatine-packed Man Cereal, a new co-branded condiment by Bitchin’ Sauce and Yellowbird, and Nex-Bar protein bars.

The Food Integrity Collective (FIC) unveiled the first iteration of its Non-UPF Verified standards during an exclusive webinar this week. Here’s a look at the standards for certification.

With its U.S. expansion in motion, Canadian confections manufacturer Mid-Day Squares is planning to triple the output capacity of its Montreal production facility over the next year.

This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard chat about the acquisitions of Caulipower and Justin’s by private equity firms, Keurig Dr Pepper’s new $7 billion investment, and new funding for popped sorghum startup Cob.

The extended nomination deadline for the Nosh Best of 2025 Awards expires today, Wednesday, November 5. It only takes a few minutes, and you can submit as many nominations as you like (for yourself or others).

London-based better-for-you cookie dough brand Doughlicious has received an investment from Future Back Ventures (FBV) by Bain & Company to fuel its continued U.S. expansion.

Khloud Protein Popcorn is teaming up with Blank Street Coffee to offer a limited-edition Vanilla Bean Khloud Matcha beverage at selection cafes; Graeter’s gets a glow-up; Real Good Foods unveils refreshed identity; and Kraft Mac & Cheese meets ‘American Pie.’

Jelly snack brand Oddball raised a $2 million seed round led by Springdale Ventures as it expands its retail footprint with Whole Foods.

Food tech ingredient platform The EVERY Company announced this week that it has closed a $55 million Series D capital round led by McWin Capital Partners through McWin Food Tech Fund.

Asian frozen food brand Laoban teamed up with Japanese BBQ sauce slinger Bachan’s for its first-ever collaborative product launch, a limited-edition iteration of its newly-launched Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken.