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Protein Pints Thinks Outside The Carton, Launches Pops
Protein Pints launched a four-SKU line of ice cream pops today, expanding its potential shelf space in the frozen dessert section.
Beyond CEO Brown: Protein Drink Pivot Hopes to Flip the Script for Brand
When Beyond Meat announced in January that it had developed its first ever beverage product, a protein drink line called Beyond Immerse, it was a move that appeared to come out of left field.
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.
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CPG Week Podcast: Tara Bosch’s Next Bet and Trade Dress Distress
This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss Algae Cooking Club’s funding round and BRĒZ’s strategic pivot, plus SmartSweets founder Tara Bosch’s second entrepreneurial act and a legal battle between two electrolyte beverage makers.
CPG Week Podcast: Nestle’s Goodbye to Fake Dyes And Hydration Litigation
This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss how Nestlé USA nixed synthetic dyes across its food and beverage portfolio and why hydration brand LMNT is suing Oasis, a product ratings app. The hosts also break down new funding for collagen protein bar brand Stars + Honey and aguas frescas maker Bawi.
Sweet Loren’s, Kevin’s Target Breakfast Occasion With New Launches
As consumer habits evolve, packaged food brands are banking on breakfast. This week, two brands announced forays into the morning meal occasion.
Nestlé USA Eliminates Artificial Dyes Across Portfolio
Nestlé USA has completed the removal of artificial colors from its U.S. food and beverage portfolio, marking a significant milestone in the company’s broader effort to align with shifting consumer expectations around ingredients, transparency and nutrition.
CPG Week Podcast: Meat Snack Mania, Celsius In Hot Water and Tom Brady’s Good Nut
This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery discuss why analysts are bullish on the meat snack category, plus a new premium coconut water brand founded by Tom Brady. The hosts also talk about the strategy behind Morinaga’s acquisition of My/Mochi and an investigation into Celsius Holdings over marketing to minors.
Long Weekend Bets Freeze-Dried Soup Can Revive Stagnant Set
Long Weekend is modernizing instant soup using freeze-dried technology as it positions itself as a better-for-you convenient meal option.
CPG Week Podcast: Chicken In A Biscuit, Messi No Más, And a Can Of Cod
This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss WILDE Brands’ expansion into crackers made with chicken breast, the discontinuation of Lionel Messi’s sports drink brand, a functional beverage startup tackling menstrual symptoms, and David Protein’s sequel to last year’s seafood stunt.
David Introduces Canned ‘Cod 2’ to Highlight Portable Protein Products
David Protein, the bar brand founded by RXBAR creator Peter Rahal, is expanding its line of wild caught fish with Cod 2, a canned cod product intended to complement the flash frozen filet line it launched last year.
Reviews: Mauna Loa Dill Pickle Macadamias and Little Sesame Hummus
Mauna Loa jumps on the pickle flavor craze with a new roasted macadamia nuts offering. Little Sesame unveils a refreshed line of hummus.
Steakholder Foods Brings 3D-Printed Plant-Based Meat to U.S. Retail
The Israeli startup today announced the launch of Perfecta Premium Plant-Based Meat, a line of products using a proprietary process designed to mimic the complex textures of traditional animal protein.