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From MrBeast to Biltong: Meat Snacks Flex New Muscles at NACS
Legacy meat snack brands showcased simple formulations, grass-fed beef options and premium-positioned products at NACS last week.
NACS: Dole Eyes Frozen Indulgence, Snack Brand Leverages Influencer Creds
Legacy tropical fruit company Dole and new snack brand Wavers are playing to their respective strengths as they attempt to enter the convenience channel.
CPG Week: Whole Foods Forecasts Top Trends. Plus, Death vs. Death
This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Avery dig into Whole Foods Market’s annual trends forecast and DayDayCook’s shift away from its recent brand acquisitions to focus on bitcoin. The podcasters also discuss the potential of a new food processing technology and the legal battle brewing between Liquid Death and Death Wish Coffee.
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Reviews: Gigantic Candy Returns, Tusol Flexes Into Protein Bars
Gigantic Candy has returned with refreshed packaging and an updated take on its better-for-you candy line; Tusol Wellness expands into protein bars.
CPG Week Podcast: It’s Time For Recess. Plus, A Bourbon Brand On the Block
This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery talk about Recess’ new funding round and leadership addition, a premium bourbon brand on the block, and new cash for Robert Downey Jr.’s coffee brand. The podcasters also discuss the closure of an alt-cheese maker and the surge in demand for gummy formats in supplements and in candy.
Self-Manufacturing, Shelf-Stable Snacks Drive JonnyPops’ Expansion
JonnyPops has launched a freeze-dried innovation as it uses its manufacturing capabilities to scale further in conventional grocery.
Freeze-Dried Candies Pop Out at NACS Show
The freeze-dried candy trend got another big sign of approval from the major sweets producers at the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) show in Chicago last week.
Reviews: Chicago-Inspired Potato Chips and Creatine-Packed Protein Bars
In this reviews roundup, we nosh on Local Style’s Chicago-inspired potato chips and JIMMYBAR! creatine-packed protein bars.
Bar Category Incorporates Protein, Creatine Trends
Bar purveyors displayed at NACS new packaging, products and formulation changes that aligned with consumer demand for energy, creatine and flavor-forward innovation.
Celleste Bio Unveils Cell-Cultured Cocoa Butter
In an innovative step forward for the chocolate industry, Celleste Bio this week unveiled chocolate-grade cocoa butter produced using plant cell culture technology.
Equip Foods Refreshes Brand, Prepares Beef Protein For Retail
After 10 years of scaling online, Equip Foods has refreshed the brand as it prepares to enter retail with its beef protein products.
Tender Food Rebrands, Expands Processing Technology With $6.5M In Fresh Funding
Tender Food is rebranding and expanding into additional categories following a new $6.5 million funding round. Under its new name Lasso, the Boston-based startup will commercialize its patented food processing technology for applications in high-protein snacks and pet food.
Reviews: Pocket’s Chocolate Takes On Dubai Chocolate Trend; Plus: Siete, Porta
In this reviews roundup, we nosh on Pocket’s Chocolates’ riff on the Dubai chocolate trend, Porta’s line of premium pizzas and Siete’s new potato chip flavors.