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Seeding Its Future: Smackin’ Fuels Growth With Vertical Integration
Sunflower seed snack brand Smackin’ has prioritized flavor innovation and manufacturing control to position for long-term growth.
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.
Protein Snacks: Saturated Trend or Hormonal Health Revolution? – Brightfield Group Q3 2025
With 35% of U.S. consumers actively seeking high-protein claims and 26% having bought a refrigerated protein or snack bar in the past three months, demand for protein snacks remains strong. Insiders can full the full report, curated especially for Nosh.
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More Than Hummus: Refrigerated Dips Abound At Summer Fancy Food
At the Specialty Food Association’s Summer Fancy Food Show, brands showcased authentically diverse offerings in the refrigerated dip set that lean into health trends and global flavors.
Mamame Raises $2M To Fuel Expansion in Modern Tempeh Snacks
Tempeh snack maker Mamame Whole Foods has raised $2 million in a funding round led by Granite Asia, a multi-asset investment platform headquartered in Singapore. The family-owned and operated startup has helped translate a centuries-old superfood into a modern on-the-go snack that entered the U.S. market last fall.
Stick-ing The Landing: How KRAVE Is Muscling Into Meat Snacks’ Hottest Segment
Sonoma Brands’ KRAVE and Chef’s Cut are harnessing the demand tailwinds of premium meat snacks by leaning into the stick set.
Snack It Like Beckham: Soccer Legend Launches Kids’ Brand
Honey is the hero ingredient in a new children’s snack brand co-founded by former professional soccer player David Beckham and serial entrepreneur Shaun Neff. Launching today in Target stores nationwide, BEEUP offers fruit-flavored snacks geared toward youth sports, a market the founders say has been largely overlooked in the snack aisle.
Reviews: Justin’s Expands In Candy; Plus, Fable Fish Co., MUSH
In this reviews roundup, we nosh on Justin’s latest chocolate additions, Fable Fish Co. salmon jerky, and MUSH protein bars.
Stinky Twinkie: Hostess Drags on Smucker’s Q4 Sales
The J.M. Smucker Co. announced sales were down to $2.1 billion in Q4, a decline of 3% year-over-year as sweet snack sales stagger.
IWON Organics Founder Mark Samuel Returns With ‘Deeply Personal’ New Snack Brand
IWON Organics founder Mark Samuel is launching a seed oil-free kettle chip brand that will take an unconventional distribution approach.
Reviews: Eclipse Foods Mimics Milk; Plus, Smash Foods, Fancypants Baking
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.
Protein Bar Brand David Closes $75M Series A, Buys Ingredient Supplier
Peter Rahal’s new protein bar brand David has closed a $75 million Series A round and taken a step towards vertical integration with the acquisition of Epogee, one of its ingredient suppliers. The new tranche of funding was led by Greenoaks, with participation from Valor Equity Partners.
Nuts.com Charts First-Ever Course Into Retail With New Brand
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.