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Vaca Chips Raises $5.6M For Second Investment This Year
Beef tallow tortilla chip brand Vaca Chips has raised a fresh $5.6 million, led by Barrel Ventures, after raising $1.5M over the summer.
How PIM Brands Built A Custom AI Manufacturing Platform
PIM Brands, the makers of Welch’s Fruit Snacks, has integrated a custom AI manufacturing system to streamline production across its portfolio.
Newtopia Now: Traditional Cuisine And Clean Fats
At Newtopia Now 2026, food brands leaned deeper into seed-oil-free, clean fats and authentic flavors from South Asia and the Middle East.
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To Break into Sweet Snacking, Sebastiani Looks to SmashMallow
While National S’Mores Day isn’t until tomorrow, the beloved dessert added some sweet new ingredients with the launch of SmashMallow snackable marshmallows today. A product of Sonoma Brands, the incubator and investment group from KRAVE founder Jon Sebastiani, the line of seven flavor “smash-ups” will exclusively launch in Sprouts and online direct to consumer.
Healthy Snacks ‘LuckyEats’ & ‘LuckyRoots’ Launch at LuckyVitamin
LuckyVitamin.com announces the launch of its LuckyEats line of affordable organic nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and snack foods. The 18 products in the new line join the catalog of more than 100 LuckyVitamin.com private label items including vitamins, supplements, protein powders and coconut oil.
Distribution Roundup: Sweets & Snacks Gain New Retailers
As the summer comes to a close, several producers of sweets or snackshave seen recent wins in retail, adding hundreds of new accounts. The additions come after the busy summer trade show season.
Del Monte Launches New Line Of Fruit Cup Snacks Made Just For Adults
Del Monte is excited to team up with actress Katrina Bowden to introduce Del Monte Fruit Refreshers, the first ever Fruit Cup® snack made just for adults.
Hershey Lauches Brookside Yogurt Flavored Fruit & Nut Bars
As part of an increased focus on its snacking profile, The Hershey Company is proud to introduce a new flavor to its Brookside Fruit & Nut Bar line: Brookside Yogurt Flavored Fruit & Nut Bars.
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.