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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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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.
CPG Week Podcast: The People v. David, A Protein Soda Boom and George Clooney’s Near Beer
This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery discuss a class action lawsuit against David Protein, Bloom’s entry into the crowded protein soda set, Bachan’s post-acquisition plans, and George Clooney’s near beer brand.
Bar Brands Go Bite-Size
Nutrition bar makers are doubling down on bite-size formats – a shift driven in part by the rise of GLP-1 weight loss drugs and also by a broader consumer push toward portion-controlled products. Such scaled-down snacks offer greater flexibility across eating occasions, manufacturers say.
How Chomps Is Creating New Opportunities With Chicken
Chomps explains why its expansion into chicken sticks opens up new opportunities for the brand to grow in families’ pantries.
Why Bachan’s Sold to Marzetti – and What Comes Next for the Japanese BBQ Brand
After six and a half years building distribution and refining its product lineup, Japanese barbecue sauce brand Bachan’s was ready to find a strategic partner that could help it go “further faster,” said founder and CEO Justin Gill.
Reviews: Quinn Filled Pretzel Sticks and KrackCorn
The Nosh team reviews Quinn Filled Pretzel Sticks and KrackCorn caramel popcorn.
CPG Week Podcast: Mochi Moves, Sports Drink Deals And David Does Ice Cream
This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss the acquisitions of frozen dessert maker My/Mochi Ice Cream and next-generation sports drink brand Local Weather. The hosts also speculate about David Protein’s entry into the ice cream category and singer Benson Boone’s involvement with Caliwater.
BranchOut Foods, Zesty Snackz Partner for Single-Fruit Gummy Line
Food tech company BranchOut Foods Inc. is teaming up with influencer-led brand Zesty Snackz to launch a new line of single-ingredient Fruit Chips made with BranchOut’s proprietary GentleDry process.