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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: Beyond’s Beverage Bet and Target’s THC Tactics
This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss the acquisitions of Brainiac and Van’s, Target’s expansion in hemp drinks, and Beyond’s big bet in beverages.
CPG Week Podcast: The ‘Carbone of Indian Food’ and Colostrum In A Can
This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery discuss the stateside debut of Gymkhana Fine Foods, a premium Indian sauce brand with fine-dining roots and fresh capital. The duo also details the launch of a functional beverage highlighting colostrum as a key benefit. Additionally, Monica outlines the acquisition of mocktail maker St. Agrestis by The Wine Group, and Brad talks about productivity drink startup Neutonic’s latest funding round.
Carrie Underwood Enters CPG with HiNote Powder Brand
Award-winning musical artist Carrie Underwood is expanding her health and wellness app business fit52 into a CPG-aligned platform company with the launch of HiNote, a nutrition brand aimed primarily at female consumers.
Baba’s Eyes Siete Foods Playbook With Target Expansion, Capital Raise
Baba’s is betting it can break through the crowded hummus category with authentic positioning, passed-through-generations Palestinian family recipes, bold flavor innovation and a broad ambition that reaches beyond dips.
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.