Plus, Bel buys Brainiac, product reviews, Beyond earnings, the latest CPG Week͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
 
 
May 07, 2026
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Mooski Goes Big on Bite-Sized Snacking

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Mooski has gone bite-size for its big-box debut.

The chilled oat bar brand developed a smaller spin on its chocolate-coated snacks that is launching exclusively at a mass channel retailer across the country this week. 

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⭐ Reviews: Olyra and PRIMA

⭐ Reviews: Olyra and PRIMA

The Nosh team tastes the latest in bar innovation. Olyra is embracing figs in its newest product line. Ancestral protein bar PRIMA has established itself as one of Sprouts' top-selling bars.

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✨ The News You Need ✨

🤝 Bel Group Acquires Brainiac

Bel Group – the parent company of GoGo squeeZ and Babybel – has acquired Ingenuity Foods’ cognitive health brands, Brainiac and Little Brainiac. 

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📉 Beyond Improves Margins In Q1, Plans Beverage Launch

Beyond, a company formerly known for its plant-based meat, is continuing to bet its future on beverages. 

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🎙️ CPG Week: The ‘Carbone of Indian Food’ and Colostrum In A Can

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This week on the podcast, Monica and Brad discuss the stateside debut of Gymkhana Fine Foods, a premium Indian sauce brand with fine-dining roots and fresh capital. 

The duo also details the launch of a functional beverage highlighting colostrum as a key benefit. Additionally, Monica outlines the acquisition of mocktail maker St. Agrestis by The Wine Group, and Brad talks about productivity drink startup Neutonic’s latest funding round.

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