FDA's proposed mandatory GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) notification rule could reshape how functional food and beverage brands bring products to market. On Thursday, November 5 at 2:30 p.m. ET, Venable attorneys Todd Harrison and Claudia Lewis will cover which ingredients may be affected, who's responsible for filing, what it means for existing products, and steps companies should consider taking now. Live Q&A included. https://www.cpgmedia.com/webinars/gras-under-pressure-what-fda-s-proposed-rule-means-for-functional-foods-and-beve

TikTok Shop seasoning sensation Dan-O’s announced today it has secured a $25 million investment from consumer-focused private equity firm The Newcastle Network. 

That cash has enabled it to buy out previous investors and take the brand in the direction that founder Dan Oliver and partner and CEO Phil Crosby see as the future of the business. 

Dip mixes, chili starters and 20-minute dinner packs are on the menu as the brand evolves into a clean label, flavor forward food platform.  

“We're going back to the roots of Dan-O’s,” Oliver said.

Read the full story on Nosh

CPG venture funding rebounded in Q3 2026, but the increase masks a more concentrated investment environment.

Northhall’s latest report examines the divergence between rising funding totals and stable deal activity, revealing important shifts in deal size and capital allocation. Through an analysis of venture financing and notable M&A transactions, the report explores where investment is flowing, which brands are attracting capital and what these trends suggest about the CPG funding landscape.

Read the full report with Nosh Insider access.

The flavor is notably more developed and intense than what you’ll typically get from a shelf-stable boxed pasta product. Read the review.

In a complex market, consider these stories on alt-cocoa, gluten-free’s evolution, trend predictions and regional growth strategies to parse through the noise…

🍫 Chocolate producers have struggled for years now as cocoa prices hit record highs. That has pushed the market for cocoa alternatives to continue expanding with novel technologies. Learn about the latest.

🍕 As the gluten-free food space has evolved, so has Cappello’s. The company began using a new ingredient this month that could be polarizing to its base, CEO Phil Anson told Nosh. Read more.

🔮 Bitter flavors, interest in origins and “Beautrition” are some Whole Foods Market top trend predictions for 2027. Read about how these trends are already showing up.

🎯 Little Spoon is targeting a regional retail growth plan just one year after entering brick-and-mortar with a single retail partner. Understand the strategy.

Read these stories and more with Nosh Insider access. 

Consumers are increasingly turning to AI to discover products and decide what to buy. But how do you get your brand recommended? 

Deana Burke, co-founder of tech media company Boys Club, has studied thousands of AI shopping searches and even got a fictional brand recommended in just three weeks. She shares what she's learned about the new AI shelf and practical ways brands can improve visibility, stand out from competitors and get recommended.

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