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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.
Fancypants Goes Big With Smaller Pack Sizes
The Boston-based premium cookie maker is expanding into new foodservice channels with 1 oz. and 0.67 oz. trial packs designed for corporate cafes, hotels, universities and airlines.
Inside The Early Success Of JiMMYBAR!’s Creatine Launch
JiMMYBAR! has seen early “massive” success of its Creatine Bars, representing an inflection point for the 12-year-old company.
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Reviews: Gigantic Candy Returns, Tusol Flexes Into Protein Bars
Gigantic Candy has returned with refreshed packaging and an updated take on its better-for-you candy line; Tusol Wellness expands into protein bars.
CPG Week Podcast: It’s Time For Recess. Plus, A Bourbon Brand On the Block
This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery talk about Recess’ new funding round and leadership addition, a premium bourbon brand on the block, and new cash for Robert Downey Jr.’s coffee brand. The podcasters also discuss the closure of an alt-cheese maker and the surge in demand for gummy formats in supplements and in candy.
From MrBeast to Biltong: Meat Snacks Flex New Muscles at NACS
Legacy meat snack brands showcased simple formulations, grass-fed beef options and premium-positioned products at NACS last week.
Reviews: Chicago-Inspired Potato Chips and Creatine-Packed Protein Bars
In this reviews roundup, we nosh on Local Style’s Chicago-inspired potato chips and JIMMYBAR! creatine-packed protein bars.
Bar Category Incorporates Protein, Creatine Trends
Bar purveyors displayed at NACS new packaging, products and formulation changes that aligned with consumer demand for energy, creatine and flavor-forward innovation.
CPG Week: Whole Foods Forecasts Top Trends. Plus, Death vs. Death
This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Avery dig into Whole Foods Market’s annual trends forecast and DayDayCook’s shift away from its recent brand acquisitions to focus on bitcoin. The podcasters also discuss the potential of a new food processing technology and the legal battle brewing between Liquid Death and Death Wish Coffee.
How Celebrity-Founded Smash Kitchen Aims to Transform American Pantries
Since its springtime debut, Smash Kitchen has expanded nationwide into Walmart, Sprouts Farmers Market and Erewhon and launched over a dozen items ranging from organic ketchup to pure avocado oil.
Reviews: Pocket’s Chocolate Takes On Dubai Chocolate Trend; Plus: Siete, Porta
In this reviews roundup, we nosh on Pocket’s Chocolates’ riff on the Dubai chocolate trend, Porta’s line of premium pizzas and Siete’s new potato chip flavors.
Pacha Goes Beyond Bread With Gluten-Free Tortillas
Gluten-free bread brand Pacha is launching a sourdough tortilla line after scaling its sprouted buckwheat products in Whole Foods.
Reviews: One Trick Pony Pops Into Popcorn; Plus, Junkless, Slim Jim
In this reviews roundup, we take a bite out of One Trick Pony’s foray into the salty snack set, Junkless granola bars, and Slim Jim’s meaty mashup with Buffalo Wild Wings.