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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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Fresh Start: Blue Apron Turns Eye to Innovation While Helping Build “Super App”
Aiming to put a troubled period behind it, meal kit maker Blue Apron is embracing a leaner business model in 2024 that prioritizes flexibility and accelerates innovation targeted at consumers’ growing interest in convenient, clean label offerings.
NOSH Podcast: What Was Trending At Winter Fancy Food?
In a special dispatch from Las Vegas, the Nosh team spoke with Specialty Food Association trendspotters about the latest food and beverages on display at this year’s Winter Fancy Food Show.
Fancy Food Show: Better-for-you Brittle, Snack Puffs, Global Flavors and Powdered Formats
From cauliflower-packed puffs to dehydrated fruit-based brittles to freeze-dried salsas, emerging brands are experimenting with ingredients and processing technologies to develop healthier and more sustainable spins on snacks and staples.
Fancy Food Show: Elevated Convenience, Plant-based Charcuterie and New Brand Looks
The Winter Fancy Food Show kicked off on Sunday with numerous new products tapping into consumer demand for culinary convenience.
Why Whole30 Is Entering The Meal Delivery Game
Made by Whole30 meals are free from grains, dairy, added sugar and alcohol.
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.