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Harken Sweets Scores Major Kroger Expansion Backed by Selva Ventures
Harken Sweets, armed with new capital from Selva Ventures, is readying a major retail expansion with Kroger, adding roughly 2,000 doors and bringing its total retail footprint to around 7,500 stores.
How Manufacturing Is Fueling Jackson’s ‘Rocket Ship’ Growth
Seed oil-free snack brand Jackson’s is using its manufacturing structure to fuel innovations and new distribution channels.
Inside The Early Success Of JiMMYBAR!’s Creatine Launch
JiMMYBAR! has seen early “massive” success of its Creatine Bars, representing an inflection point for the 12-year-old company.
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Reviews: Niramaya Adds Naan Pretzels, Chutney Meets Salsa; Plus: Hormbles Chormbles, Daily Harvest
In this reviews roundup, we nosh on Niramaya Foods’ new naan-based pretzels, Daily Harvest’s superfood bites, Hormbles Chormbles high-protein chocolate bars, and a chutney-salsa mashup aptly named Chalsa.
Reviews: Little Sesame Partners With Vista Hermosa, Reese’s Gets Nostalgic; Plus, Mojave Mallows, Alvarado St. Bakery
In this reviews roundup, we chow down on Little Sesame’s latest collaboration, a nostalgic spin on Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, organic marshmallows and sprouted sourdough bread.
Special Feature – Vertical Farming’s Fumbles: How Indoor Operations Are Rebounding From Early Struggles
Vertical and indoor farming rode a period of high valuations and significant investment but is now one of many food tech sectors learning to scale more efficiently as funding has dried up.
A Bite With…Rosebud Ice Cream Founder Sam Rose
Rosebud Ice Cream founder (and cream executive officer) spoke with Nosh about his new soft-serve pouch innovation and why it will open the door to compete in the saturated ice cream category.
Gut Instincts: Gutzy Organic Riding GLP-1 Trend
Gutzy Organic spent last year raising capital from strategic partners as it retooled its formulation and packaging to chase GLP-1 users and consumers seeking high-protein, gut-health snacks.
‘Not Diet Burgers’: Blended Meat Evolves As A Middle Path
Blended meat has struggled to establish a foothold in retail but is seeing foodservice as a path forward as the category sharpens its toward health claims.
Expo West: Trending Flavors, Indian Cuisine and Clean Convenient Meals
The Nosh team’s latest recap of Natural Products Expo West touches on trending flavors, cuisines and product formats. Also, Upton’s Naturals debuts a new look, more brands transition away from seed oils, and international private labelers launch branded consumer goods for the U.S. market.
Expo West: High-Protein Breakfasts and Brand Refreshes
The Natural Products Expo West show floor was buzzing on day one with new products, refreshed brand identities and stories about shifting category focuses. Here’s a look at the Nosh team’s thoughts, observations and analysis from the first day of the natural products Super Bowl.
Expo West: Harken Secures Cash, Rustic Bakery Adds Cookies & Bubbies Goes Green
The hallowed halls of Natural Products Expo West 2025 all officially open today in Anaheim, Calif. Our coverage of the event kicks off with the latest from Harken Sweets, Rustic Bakery, Seattle Chocolate, Bubbies Ice Cream and RedBud Brands.
Kevin’s Natural Foods Founders Start Anew With Wild Fox Foods
Launching at Expo West this week is Wild Fox Foods, a new seed oil-free snack brand from the founders of Kevin’s Natural Foods.