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Kodiak has taken the slow road to surge past its competitors.

But with protein in high demand, and the backing of consumer-focused private equity powerhouse L Catterton, the whole grain, protein-packed pantry staple and snack producer is poised to overtake legacy competitors. 

Kodiak has doubled its business since L Catterton took a majority stake in 2021. It has also accelerated household penetration, expanded its core and successfully entered new categories. That’s all happened with former Mondelez and Campbell’s executive (and Nosh Impact 50 designee) Val Oswalt as CEO. 

As the company keeps innovating, new products have added new weight to the business. We broke down all the data on how Kodiak stacks up to the competition. 

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Reformulating food products without FD&C colors may only be half the challenge facing food manufacturers, according to a new report from the National Confectioners Association. 

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The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC) reported 4.7% organic sales growth amid its multiyear dispute with its Ben & Jerry’s brand. 

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

1. The Fame Game: How Celebrity Food Brands Are Evolving in 2026

2. Sunnie Launches Lunch Kits In ‘Full Circle Moment’

3. Sargento Acquires La Terra Fina

4. Reformulation Revolution: Tracking Big Food’s 2026 MAHA-Driven Ingredient Changes

5. Sorbet Sorority Bets Consumers Want Collagen In The Freezer Aisle

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Here’s a taste of the products moving around the industry to start off your week.

🎯 David Protein debuted its frozen dessert pints at Target stores nationwide, marking the product line’s first retail account. Learn more on Nosh

🧀 UMYUM expanded its U.S. footprint by landing its plant-based cheeses in over 480 Sprouts Farmers Market stores. Check out the full press release

🧂 Saltverk’s hand-harvested sustainable sea salt from Iceland is now available at The Fresh Market in Pure Flaky and Lava varieties. Read about it here

🛒 Saturday Sauce landed on the shelves of several East Coast supermarkets, including DeCicco & Sons, Union Market and Fairway Market. Check out the news

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