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More Than Apparel: Why Patagonia Provisions Is ‘Bullish’ On A Leaner, Consumer-Focused Portfolio
Patagonia Provisions, the F&B CPG arm of the apparel brand, spoke with Nosh about how it reworked its portfolio a couple years ago, its reentry into meat snacks and the future of tinned seafood.
The Racers, Not the Race: How Brands Win With Run Clubs
Run clubs have increasingly become a prime opportunity to connect with consumers and gather valuable data to build deeper retail footprints.
Spreading Roots: How BranchOut Food Recovered From Adversity Post-IPO
BranchOut Food endured unexpected challenges to its manufacturing structure soon after the company went public, altering the timeline and trajectory of its business strategy over the last two years.
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Hormel “Bought In To What Justin’s Is” Says Founder Gold
Demonstrating the ongoing interest in next-generation food brands, CPG giant Hormel today announced the acquisition of natural nut butter and snack maker Justin’s for $286 million. Justin Gold, Founder of Justin’s, told Project NOSH that the brand admires Hormel’s success and looks forward to learning from the larger company.
G.H. Cretors Popped Corn Enhances Snacking With Bold New Flavors
G.H. Cretors introduces three new flavors: Organic Dill Pickle, Organic Chile Jalapeño White Cheddar and Blueberry Lemon. The flavors range from zesty and spicy to tangy and sweet, ensuring a taste to satisfy every craving.
R.e.d.d. Raises $1 Million for Its Multifunctional Bar
R.e.d.d, a Portland, Maine-based company, announced today it had added two flavors to its superfood energy bar line and raised $1 million dollars from investors including Dan Nordstrom, CEO of Outdoor Enthusiast, and Greg Hanson, Founder and Managing Partner. Nordstrom and Hanson will both hold seats on R.e.d.d.’s Board of Directors and the capital will go towards marketing, production and distribution.
La Panzanella Introduces Croccantini Bites Seasoned Snack Crackers
La Panzanella® Artisanal Foods Co., maker of America’s number one specialty food cracker, introduces Croccantini® Bites, ideal for today’s on-the-go generation seeking healthy, natural and palate-pleasing snacks. The new Croccantini Bites will launch in June with three bold flavors and a newly-designed 4.75-ounce re-sealable, stand-up pouch at a suggested retail price of $3.99.
Buying barkTHINS, Hershey Invests in ‘Snackfection’ for Consumer Satisfaction
For bags of broken chocolate bars, Hershey broke the bank. The massive chocolate company announced today that it had acquired the Ripple Collective, which produces fast-growing snacking chocolate line barkTHINS. Hershey has been diversifying its business from being solely confection-focused to offer more healthy snacking options through acquisition and innovation.
CLIF Kid Unveils the Fruits (and Veggies) of Their Labor with New Zbar Fruit + Veggie Bars
CLIF Kid, maker of organic snacks for active kids, is introducing a new addition to the CLIF Kid family – CLIF Kid Zbar® Fruit + Veggie. This certified USDA organic snack not only contains whole grains, but also a blend of fruit puree concentrate and vegetable powders that deliver the taste kids want, with the nutrition parents desire.
Truly Good Foods Reveals New Packaging and Branding for Snack Line
Truly Good Foods – a leading snack food provider – is relaunching their popular line of York’s Harvest Garden Chips with new branding and fresh packaging. Garden Chips debuted a new logo and packaging that better evokes the healthier lifestyle of the brand.
Enjoy Life Foods Unveils New Look for Plentils
Enjoy Life Foods, the leading brand in the growing Free-From category, announced a fresh, exciting look for its allergy-friendly line of Plentils, which highlights the lentil-based chips’ crunchy, craveable flavors and premium ingredient panel that is free-from the top eight food allergens.
Meat Snacks Still Giving Food Industry Lots to Chew On
Over the past year, the meat-based snacking category has continued to grow with new innovations, new brands and lots of investments. While the meat may be, the category itself is far from dried up. In fact, it’s still smoking.
Enjoy Life Foods Debuts New Protein-Packed Power Snacks and Grab & Go Mini Cookies
Enjoy Life Foods, the leading brand in the growing Free-From category, is launching a dynamic new portfolio of delicious, allergy-friendly bite-size snacks, including a decadent line of plant-based protein-packed ProBurst Bites™ and smaller, snack-size versions of the company’s already beloved cookies: Soft-Baked Cookie Minis and Crunchy Cookie Minis.