New Product

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.

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.

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 is launching a seed oil-free kettle chip brand that will take an unconventional distribution approach.

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.

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.

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.

Frozen Chinese street food brand MìLà is platforming with noodle kits as it shifts its focus from DTC to a retail-first strategy.

In this reviews roundup, we gobble Talkback Snacks’ spicy shortbreads, Utz Lemonade Potato Chips and Mooski chilled oat bars.

In this reviews roundup, we take a bite out of Two Spoons’ no-sugar-added ice cream, Harken Sweets’ Lil’ Ones and Sour Blobs low-calorie candy.