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B.T.R. Nation launched Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Hearts and Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Butter Hearts at Whole Foods Market nationwide for Valentine’s Day. Plus, the latest distribution news from Once Upon A Farm, The Only Bean, Quinn, Kindling Snacks and more.

Evergreen’s brand refresh two years ago was an inflection point that has led to a series of investment rounds.

New entrants in meat snacks showcased at Winter FancyFaire crispy textures and Asian flavors in the jerky set.

A turbulent year for plant-based cheese is opening unexpected doors for the category’s next wave of potential winners. As legacy players stumble and retailers lose confidence in the category, Nuts For Cheese aims to fill a hole for premium, artisanal brands that can deliver on taste, ingredients and trust with retailers and shoppers alike.

Better-for-you gummy candy brand Rotten has landed in Dick’s Sporting Goods stores nationwide, doubling down on its core parent-and-child demographic and bringing its total retail door count to over 5,000.

Honey Mama’s has secured about $4 million of new funding led by Northwest-based private equity firm Bochi Investments as it scales its manufacturing.

Plant-based jelly snack purveyor Oddball is rolling out its Grape, Mango and Double Berry flavors to more than 1,100 Target stores nationwide. The retailer will carry the snacks in 4-packs with a SRP of $4.99.

Starbucks is doubling down on protein, adding Khloud popcorn, the protein-enhanced brand started by celebrity Khloé Kardashian, to its store offerings.

From multimillion-dollar valuations to sudden shutdowns, the stories that resonated most with Nosh readers this year reveal just how dynamic the packaged food landscape has become. Our coverage spanned dramatic downfalls, blockbuster acquisitions, and legal battles that left founders, lenders and consumers in limbo. Here’s a look back at the 10 stories that captured the most attention.

With a fresh $4 million, Hoboken Farms is building a veteran team of Italian food operators to help guide it deeper in retail grocery.