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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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The Future of Cottage Cheese Is Here – And It Has Even More Protein
Dairy Farmers of America this week launched a new cottage cheese brand that packs a third more protein than the leading brand. MULU features a proprietary two-layer formulation that combines slow-digesting casein with fast-acting whey.
Kicking The Can: GateDrop Bets on Gummies as Next Wave in Energy
The New Hampshire-based startup is launching a line of energy gummies designed as a precise, portable alternative to traditional caffeinated drinks – dialing in functionality without the bulk of a beverage.
CPG Week Podcast: Outlook Not Sow Good And Crunch Time For Khloud
This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss recent disruption at freeze-dried candy maker Sow Good, the new celebrity faces in supplement spaces, Khloud’s expansion into a bigger salty snack set, and protein bars made with beef tallow.
CPG Week Podcast: Mayo-Mustard Merger, Creatine Craze and HOP WTR On Top
This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery unpack the McCormick-Unilever merger, Constellation Brands’ purchase of HOP WTR, Create Wellness’ fresh funding-fueled expansion, and Q Mixers’ move into functional beverages.
April Fools’ Isn’t Dead. It’s Just Riskier – and Smarter – Than Ever
There was a time when an April Fools’ stunt could be delightfully dumb – a clear joke, a quick laugh, maybe a viral tweet. In 2026, that same playbook feels shaky.
David Dobrik Digs Into the Details on His New Snack Brand Wavers
Influencer David Dobrik first got into the food business in 2022 via his on-premise pizza chain Doughbrik’s. Now, the YouTuber star and his company are in the snack aisle with Wavers, a brand of better-for-you snack crisps.
Reviews: Milaluna Salsa Mística and Nebula Snacks
The Nosh team samples Milaluna Salsa Mistica and Nebula Snacks low-sugar chocolates.
Eat Just Lays Out Plant-Based Chicken Strategy
Eat Just co-founder and CEO Josh Tetrick spoke to Nosh at Expo West about the company’s new plant-based chicken product.
Just Date Lands PE Partner to Power Next Phase of Growth
Just Date has partnered with private equity firm Contour Ridge to accelerate expansion of its natural sweeteners.
Inside Goodles’ Mission To Bring Back Mac
Goodles is bringing incremental growth to the segment with its high-protein, high-fiber formulations, playful branding and elevated flavor profiles.












