Innovation
Featured Innovation Content
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.
Additional Content
Influencer Innovation: Frozen Meal Brand Counter Tests Creator Driven Model
Frozen food company Counter is building its brand around macro-friendly meals by tapping into the community of content creators who follow the trend for both recipe development and investment.
Kraft Heinz Taking Philadelphia Plant-Based Spreads Nationwide
Following a limited test, Kraft Heinz is starting the nationwide rollout of its first Philadelphia brand plant-based spread in Original, Strawberry and Chive & Onion varieties.
NOSH Podcast: Could Chicagoland CPG Bring New Industry Opportunities
On this week’s NOSH Podcast, reporter Lukas Southard took a trip out to the World Business Chicago/Chicago Venture Summit earlier in the summer to talk with Midwest-based brands and investors about the advantages and challenges of being located in the middle of the country.
Tastes Like Chicken: UPSIDE Foods Makes Commercial Debut
Ten days after receiving full USDA approval to produce and sell cell-cultured poultry, UPSIDE Foods served its first cell-grown chicken to five contest winners this past weekend at a private event in San Francisco.
Notable New Products: Pickle Flavored Cheese Curds and Honey Hibiscus Vinegar
In this week’s roundup of notable new products, Daily Crunch and Beehive look for inspiration from the popular flavor pickle, and Banza launches what the brand says is its most requested pasta shape.
When Is a Pringle ‘Wholesome?’ Kellogg’s Bets on Black Beans and Sweet Potatoes
Kellogg Company is hoping consumers still get the once-you-pop-you-can’t-stop feeling from its new ‘wholesome’ take on Pringles.
Return of the Mac: 8 Myles Rebrands, Puts Comfort Food First
Fresh from raising seven-figures for its line of frozen clean-ingredient mac and cheese, 8 Myles has rebranded to Myles Comfort Foods and relaunched its flagship product with a new look and new SKUs.
Berger Does Bark: Former Hershey’s Brand Launches New Snack Line
Scharffen Berger is going deeper into snacking with the launch of BREAKS chocolate bark, offering the chocolatier and its president a chance to take on its former owner and employer, respectively.
Notable New Products: Upcycled Grain English Muffins & On-the-Go Cottage Cheese Medleys
In this week’s notable new products roundup, Bob’s Red Mill takes inspiration from an ice cream parlor favorite, Rumiano unveils a new look for its cheese products and Dr. Praeger’s launches a new littles flavor.
Sweegen’s Brazzein Sweetener Receives GRAS Status, Opens Lane For Product Innovation
Last week, ingredient company Sweegen received GRAS status for its new Ultratia line of brazzein sweeteners that claim to be 500 to 2000 times sweeter than regular sugar, marking another step forward in the race to create the next generation of better-for-you sugar alternatives.