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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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Catalina Crunch Takes “Avenue Of Growth” In Snacking
Cereal and snack maker Catalina Crunch is looking to a future beyond the keto-friendly category by appointing a seasoned CPG executive as CEO last week and shifting its positioning from diabetic and weight-conscious consumers to the fitness-focused community.
How Issei Is Bringing Cultural Significance To The Candy Aisle
Building community through candy has become the cornerstone of founder and CEO Mika Shino’s mochi gummy brand Issei.
Sweet Nothings Expanding In The Frozen Aisle With Sprouts Exclusive
Sweet Nothings is expanding its frozen footprint with the launch of Acai Bowls exclusively at Sprouts Farmers Market.
FFUPs Eyes C-stores With New Single Serve Offering
New York-based startup FFUPs is looking to bring its “bombastic branding” to a wider audience – by getting smaller. The flavored corn puff maker is downsizing its flagship 4 oz. product to a 1 oz. single-serve bag.
Purely Elizabeth Taps Surge In Snacking With New Cookie Granola Line
Elizabeth Stein, founder and CEO of Purely Elizabeth, believes she has created a new product type that adds incremental value to the category by opening up more granola use occasions throughout the day.
Conagra Brands: Slower-Than-Expected Volume Recovery Hinders Q2 Results
Conagra Brands is increasing investment in innovation, advertising and merchandising to reverse volume declines.
Feel Good Foods Aims To “Unlock” Growth With Rebrand, New Products
For over 10 years, Feel Good Foods has steadily grown its gluten-free frozen snack brand but has now for the first time revamped its packaging while also launching several new products to bring it to a broader swathe of retailers and consumers.
Top Trends on Tap in 2024: Snacks, Drugs and Rock ‘n Roll
What’s in store for 2024? Several industry experts provided insights on trends across packaged food and beverage launches, plus advice for entrepreneurs.
Tiny Tuna: Tonnino Hooks Premium Position With Kids Cans
With its glass jar packaging and culinary inspired varieties, Tonnino has staked a claim on the premium tuna space during its 13 years on the market. But can that approach reel in some smaller tykes?
Blackbird Foods Looks Beyond Pizza for Growth
Blackbird Foods is utilizing its foundation in foodservice and a self-manufacturing production model to build a frozen vegan food brand that aims to “displace conventional animal products.”