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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.
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.
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CPG Week: Protein Ice Cream Brands Scoop Up Cash
This week on the podcast, Nosh senior reporters Brad Avery and Lukas Southard discuss the FMI’s online grocery report, fresh funding rounds for frozen dessert brands, why Nestle is offloading Blue Bottle and details behind the new brand from Lemon Perfect’s founder.
Zero Acre Farms Bets On Regenerative, Seed-Free Fryer Oil
Zero Acre Farms is going deep in seed oil-free cooking fats with a Organic Fera fruit fryer product for foodservice operators.
How GLP-1s Are Rewriting The Rules of Wellness
GLP-1 drugs aren’t just changing how consumers eat – they’re reshaping how they engage with wellness overall, creating meaningful opportunities for packaged food brands.
Snacks Back on Track? PepsiCo Sees Volume Growth Return in North America
In its first-quarter earnings call last week, the company pointed to a broad, “holistic” reset across the business: slashing prices, adding value in core brands, expanding shelf space, ramping up innovation and shifting more resources into away-from-home channels.
CPG Week Podcast: Gummies, Gut Checks and Gin Deals
This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery discuss Unilever’s acquisition of Grüns, Suja Life’s initial public offering, Ithaca Hummus’ plans for category domination, and Mark Anthony Brands’ purchase of Finnish Long Drink.
Reviews: Perfect Bar Protein + Prebiotics and Michele’s Granola Breakfast Nook
Fresh protein bar innovator Perfect Bar has paired protein with prebiotics to create a new iteration that better meets current consumer demand. Michele’s Granola introduced its new Breakfast Nook line with four flavors designed to embrace the best of breakfast.
Ithaca Hummus Leans Into Flavor, Olive Oil and Story as It Eyes No. 1 Spot
Fourteen years in, Ithaca Hummus is rolling out its first major brand campaign, transitioning to olive oil formulations and refreshing its packaging – all as part of a broader push toward sustained category leadership.
As Caffeinated Snacking Grows, Moka Energy Launches Edible Coffee Bars
New edible coffee brand Moka Energy is using a proprietary process to turn whole coffee beans into a chocolate-like format.
More Slurp, Less Sacrifice: KYUNU Reimagines Better-For-You Ramen
A Las Vegas-based startup is betting that better-for-you noodles shouldn’t have to sacrifice slurpability.
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.