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Billion-dollar Hispanic food company Vilore Foods scooped up California-based Mexican food startup Tia Lupita this week, less than a year after Siete Foods was acquired by PepsiCo for over $1 billion.

Nosh caught up with founder Hector Saldivar to learn more about the deal – particularly the efficiencies it will unlock – and understand the market opportunity this legacy Hispanic food outfit sees in the better-for-you segment.

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In this reviews roundup, we gobble up a fishy new addition to the David protein bar line, Jams’ high-protein take on Uncrustables, and Crisp Power protein-packed pretzel snacks.

We are sharing our takes on taste and texture, packaging and positioning and opportunities for improvement.

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Alt-cocoa brand Win-Win (formerly WNWN Food Labs) has raised a new $4 million round led by the Oetker Collection and German sustainability investment group FoodLabs.

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The FDA and USDA are collaborating to accelerate federal efforts to address concerns about ultraprocessed food (UPF) and diet-related chronic diseases.

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On the CPG Week podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Brad Avery discuss the acquisitions of Tia Lupita and Health-Ade Kombucha, new directions for the biggest beverage makers, and how Hero saved the day when Whole Foods ended its supply agreement with BetterBrand.

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