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Rivalz Nets $5M, Launches Puff Snack
Rivalz is raising a $5 million investment as the brand launches a Puff product and targets new foodservice and retail opportunities.
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.
Laoban Expands Whole Foods Partnership With Exclusive Noodle Launch
The Washington, D.C.-based frozen Asian foods brand is launching Chicken Lo Mein and Beef Lo Mein exclusively at Whole Foods locations nationwide, marking its entry into the noodle category and bringing its total assortment at the natural grocer to a dozen items.
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Coffee, But Make It Like Skoal: New Formats Chase Caffeine Consumers
From pouches to sprays to pastes, on-the-go caffeine consumers searching for portable alternatives to coffee or energy drinks have new formats to choose from.
Snack It Like Beckham: Soccer Legend Launches Kids’ Brand
Honey is the hero ingredient in a new children’s snack brand co-founded by former professional soccer player David Beckham and serial entrepreneur Shaun Neff. Launching today in Target stores nationwide, BEEUP offers fruit-flavored snacks geared toward youth sports, a market the founders say has been largely overlooked in the snack aisle.
Reviews: Justin’s Expands In Candy; Plus, Fable Fish Co., MUSH
In this reviews roundup, we nosh on Justin’s latest chocolate additions, Fable Fish Co. salmon jerky, and MUSH protein bars.
CPG Week: The Case Against David. Plus, Is Vegan Cheese In Crisis?
This week, the podcast team explores an antitrust lawsuit centered around protein bar David’s acquisition of its supplier Epogee. Next, the hosts look toward regulatory headwinds in hemp drinks and why there are signs of optimism despite retail setbacks. Finally, the team looks at candy maker Joyride’s new $30 million funding round before discussing the future of plant-based cheese.
New Products: Purely Elizabeth Packs Protein, Alec’s Partners With Graza, Brass Roots Intros Seed Butter
In this week’s new products roundup, Purely Elizabeth jumps on the protein craze, Alec’s Ice Cream whips up a collaboration with Graza, and Brass Roots launches an allergen-free alternative to peanut butter.
Reviews: Kencko Snaps Into New Snacking Format; Plus, Pi00a, Forager Project
In this reviews roundup, we chomp into Kencko Fruit Snaps, pi00a frozen pizza and Forager Project’s new plain Greek-style yogurt alternative.
IWON Organics Founder Mark Samuel Returns With ‘Deeply Personal’ New Snack Brand
IWON Organics founder Mark Samuel is launching a seed oil-free kettle chip brand that will take an unconventional distribution approach.
Crave New World Aims To Redefine Comfort Food
Will a Yuka-approved, high-protein, seed oil-free brand find favor with the everyday Kroger shopper? Crave New World is about to find out. The frozen food startup is charting a course into more than a thousand Kroger stores this fall after a successful soft launch in Pop Up Grocer and on college campuses in March.
Reviews: Eclipse Foods Mimics Milk; Plus, Smash Foods, Fancypants Baking
In this reviews roundup, we take a bite out of Smash Foods’ healthier twist on toaster pastries, Fancypants’ crispy cookies, and Eclipse Foods’ non-dairy milk alternative.
Nuts.com Charts First-Ever Course Into Retail With New Brand
Direct-to-consumer snack company Nuts.com is debuting its first-ever retail-ready brand, Pop & Sol. Initial offerings include four sweet nut and fruit blends launching at select ShopRite and The Fresh Market stores and four savory mixes exclusively on Target shelves.