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Protein, protein, protein… fiber? 

As consumers continue to demand more nutrient-dense foods, and even more Americans take up use of GLP-1 drugs, broad-scale innovation tides across meals and snacks seem to be heading in a singular direction.

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Reporting live at Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, Calif., Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and BevNET managing editor Marty Caballero highlight key themes and insights from the development of the coconut water category to the proliferation of beef tallow and more.

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Bel Group will grow its stateside production capabilities, investing $200 million in the expansion of its Babybel production facility in Brookings, S.D.

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Here’s a look at leading headlines from around the food industry. Go beyond the headlines with Insiders access.

1. Hi-Chew Parent Co. Morinaga Acquires My/Mochi Ice Cream

2. Pro Athletes Debut Creatine-Infused, NSF Certified Protein Bars and Shakes

3. Hidden Veggies Pop Up In Breakfast Launches at Expo West

4. Sach Foods Rolls Out Indian Pizza and A2 Paneer

5. It’s Skinny Rebrands to It’s That Simple

In today’s CPG landscape, profitability isn’t always the first milestone founders should focus on. As capital markets and deal structures, investors and acquirers are often looking for something earlier in a brand’s lifecycle: clear product market fit, strong velocity, and the potential to scale efficiently.

In this episode, Ryan Williams, founder of Northall and creator of the Fabid deal database, shares what recent investment and acquisition activity reveals about how value is actually being built in food and beverage CPG. Together they explore why some brands attract premium valuations while others struggle to raise, how founders should think about capital efficiency, and what recent exits say about the paths companies take to reach a successful outcome.

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