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Smercase Lands VC Funding, Danone & Hershey Strong in Q1, Fireballs for Teachers & More
This week, we’re learning what groundwork is needed before scaling in national retail, looking at innovators in the premium sauces and hummus sets, and applying to The Division of Jägermeister Dedicated to Ice Cold Shots. Hey, what more could you ask for?
New Products: Partake, Unreal and Dandies Launch S’Mores Kit; Kite Hill Does Protein Cream Cheese
In this week’s new products roundup, Partake, Unreal and Dandies team up to launch a Peanut Butter Cup S’Mores Kit, Man Cereal bulks up its flavor lineup, and Kite Hill taps into the protein craze with a new cream cheese alternative.
Violife Parent Co. Up For Sale, Nears $10B Valuation
Flora Food Group, the spreads business spun off from Unilever in 2018, is potentially heading toward a sale.
Backed by CAVU, Gymkhana Fine Foods Brings Michelin Pedigree to U.S. Retail at Whole Foods
Gymkhana Fine Foods is bringing its sauces and marinades to Whole Foods, backed by a $8.5 million investment led by CAVU Consumer Partners.
Bitchin’ Sauce Adds Bean Dip As Part of Portfolio Expansion
The California-based brand is debuting a refrigerated Smoky Chipotle Bean Dip in Kroger banners across the country.
Sprouts Earnings Deliver Solid Growth as Company Expands
Sprouts Farmers Market’s Q1 2026 earnings “played out largely” as expected, according to CEO Jack Sinclair, as the natural channel retailer reported a 4% net sales increase to $2.3 billion. In its latest earnings report this week, Sprouts reported that although net sales were up, comparable store sales fell by 1.7% year-over-year in the first… Read more »
PepsiCo, Samyang Extend With Fresh, Spicy, On-Trend Innovations
As consumer interest continues to shift toward fresh, simple ingredients and spicy, globally-inspired flavors, two large CPG players – PepsiCo and Samyang Foods – have extended their respective leading brands to meet those demands.
Baba’s Eyes Siete Foods Playbook With Target Expansion, Capital Raise
Baba’s is betting it can break through the crowded hummus category with authentic positioning, passed-through-generations Palestinian family recipes, bold flavor innovation and a broad ambition that reaches beyond dips.
Hershey Builds on Snacks, Innovation as Q1 Sales Jump Double Digits
The Hershey Company is building on momentum in snacks and innovation to drive growth in 2026, as strong performance across its core confection brands and expanding salty snacks portfolio pushed first-quarter sales into double digits.
CPG Week: Protein Ice Cream Brands Scoop Up Cash
This week on the podcast, Nosh senior reporters Brad Avery and Lukas Southard discuss the FMI’s online grocery report, fresh funding rounds for frozen dessert brands, why Nestle is offloading Blue Bottle and details behind the new brand from Lemon Perfect’s founder.