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Convenience stores may seem like the perfect place to stock up on snacks during end-of-summer road trips, but that doesn’t mean they’ve been a hot spot for consumer activity.

August brought little relief to the channel’s ongoing drought, but some snack categories surged while others suffered as better-for-you demands heat up. 

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Lobsters, Ice Cream, and Salsa. Talk about a feast… of learning. Nosh Live 2025 is returning to the Marriott Marina del Rey on Dec. 4 & 5. Here’s a sneak peek at our first speakers:

🦞 Luke Holden, the CEO of Luke’s Lobster, will join us to discuss the rollout of the company’s CPG line and the ways that founders can lean into complexities around sourcing and business structure.

🍦Jeni Britton, the founder of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams and new bar startup Floura, will share insights gained from building two companies and what it means to be a leader in the CPG food space, as well as what she’s trying to do differently the second time around.

🌮 Jason Parasco, the CEO of Insignia International (owners of 505 Southwestern, La Tortilla Factory, Yucatan Guacamole and TJ Farms), will provide tactical lessons for brands trying to grow from regional to national distribution.

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While known for its outdoor apparel, Patagonia has been also operating in the CPG food and beverage space for decades with limited success. Nosh spoke with Patagonia Provisions Head of Brand and Innovation Jen Berliner about the company’s portfolio retooling, its return to a growing snack category and why tinned fish continues to win.

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PE-backed frozen food platform MBC Companies has expanded its capabilities for a second time this year with the acquisition of Waller, Texas-based, family-owned frozen pizza producer Alpha Foods. 

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In this episode of CPG Week, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard discuss recent investments in Bloom Nutrition, Tost and Magic Mind, plus meal kit makeovers and marathon-friendly food and beverage brands.

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