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Why Walmart Moved ALOHA From the Nutrition Aisle to Grocery
Nosh spoke with company leaders about what prompted the move, how they’ll measure success and why they believe protein bars are increasingly becoming just another grocery staple.
The Only Bean Bets on Target to Revitalize a Sleepy Snack Set
The launch marks a major milestone for the Las Vegas-based brand, which has rapidly expanded into thousands of stores across the club and grocery channels since its debut six years ago.
Smash Foods Raises $5M
The six-year-old brand markets an assortment of superfood spreads and snacks featuring chia seeds and dates. Its products are available nationwide at Whole Foods Market, Sprouts Farmers Market, Target, Walmart, Costco and more.
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Big Infestment: Insect Protein Brand Exo Lands $4 Million Round
Yesterday, insect-based protein snack bar company Exo Foods announced the closing of a $4 million Series A investment round led by CPG incubator and private equity fund AccelFoods. Also investing in the round were a pair of venture capital funds, Start Garden and the Collaborative Fund, as well as celebrities like the author Tim Ferriss, the rap artist NAS and the endurance athlete Amelia Boone.
Sonoma Brands Makes Minority Investment in Dang Foods
Jonathan Sebastiani’s new consumer products incubator and venture fund Sonoma Brands announced its first investment, in healthy snack food company Dang Foods. Dang founder Vincent Kitirattragarn says the investment “is a dream partnership” that will help the brand scale even faster.
I Heart Keenwah Launches New Vegan, Quinoa-based, Chocolate Puffs
I Heart Keenwah, makers of ready-to-eat healthy quinoa snacks, will debut their new Chocolate Puffs at Expo West, March 11 – 13, in Booth #5337.
Mediterra Nutrition Bars Authorized in 10,000 Stores
NEW YORK— After launching only 20 months ago, award-winning Mediterra, the first company to introduce all-natural nutrition bars inspired by the Mediterranean Diet, today announced its latest milestone: authorization in 10,000 stores throughout North America.
Snack Brand Packaging Revamps To Debut at Expo West
While Fashion Week New York just ended, several food brands are debuting new packaging “collections” of their own at this year’s Expo West. We’ve gotten some advance looks at these design revamps and have noticed a shift towards cleaner, graphic-oriented packaging that embodies the busy, modern millennial lifestyle.
Product Roundup: Salty Snack Makers Look to Offer Healthier Options
Consumer attitudes towards snacking are slowly shifting, and brands are taking note. Producers including HalfPops, Way Better Snacks and Cabo Chips have all released new snack options that attempt to offer consumers healthier ways to snack.
Adding Execs, Bobo’s Builds Out Team and Aims Big
Bobo’s Oat Bars have always stood out for its quaint, homespun look and clean ingredients. And while the 10-year old brand may not have gotten the press of its brethren, it turns out it’s been quietly building sales of $8 million in 2015 alone. With new investment and employees, the company believes it’s ready to be the breakout bar of 2016.
Ips Snacks Hires CEO & Selects New Agency of Record
Ips Snacks, a leading brand of protein-packed chips, has perfected its line of protein snacks and has enhanced the leadership team by naming a new CEO, Adam Kamenstein.
Simply7 Snacks Introduces New Kale Chips
Simply7® Snacks is proud to introduce the newest innovation in its popular portfolio of healthy snack products, Kale Chips. This delicious better-for-you snack is made from nutritious kale and real potatoes, making it an excellent standalone snack for kids and adults of all ages.
Smartfood Debuts Ultimate Popcorn Flavor For Spice Lovers
As the demand for spicy snacks grows, America’s favorite ready-to-eat popcorn brand has answered the call with the launch of Smartfood Spicy Jalapeño Ranch Popcorn. The all-new popcorn flavor combines the spice from jalapenos with a cool and creamy finish for an unforgettable taste.