📰 First Up In Food |
| | | Freeze-dried candy has rapidly grown from an internet curiosity to one of the fastest-growing areas of the confectionery aisle, fueled by viral traction on TikTok and rising consumer demand for uniquely textured treats. Beyond the bright colors and crunchy bites, some companies are grappling with the realities of scaling in a suddenly crowded space where demand doesn’t necessarily translate into sustainable growth. Those tensions are playing out in real time with Sow Good. Unlock the full story with BevNET & Nosh Insider |
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🆕 This Week's New Products |
| 🍫 The Hershey Company will shift back to the “classic milk and dark chocolate recipes” in all Reese’s and Hershey’s products by 2027. Read more with Insider access 🌽 After conquering popcorn, Khloé Kardashian’s functional snack brand Khloud is taking on a bigger, crunchier prize: tortilla chips. Catch all the details here 🥕 Once Upon A Farm added five new product lines to its portfolio of kids snacks and meals with two grass-fed, refrigerated meat pouch products, plant-based Legume Blends and a smoothie line built with protein and probiotics. Read the full story with Insider access 🍦 Keto Pint founders Chris and Anthony Spencer have debuted a second act aimed at a different audience: ‘ndulge frozen Greek yogurt bars. Get more details here We’ve rounded up the rest into a gallery featuring Moka Energy’s coffee energy bars, frozen protein pops from Chee Hoo and Dr. Praeger’s newest snack offerings. 🆓 Check out the full gallery on Nosh |
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✨ The News You Need ✨ |
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| El Latino, a Miami-based maker of specialty Latin American and Caribbean Foods, announced a strategic partnership with private equity firm Apex Capital that will support its nationwide expansion. Read the full analysis with Insider access |
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| Conagra Brands returned to organic sales growth in the third quarter, driven by strong performance in its Frozen and Snacks segments, even as rising costs and inflationary pressures weighed on profitability. Read the full story with Insider access |
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🎙️Taste Radio: M&A Isn’t Slowing. It’s Getting More Focused. |
| The hosts break down the latest wave of CPG deals, including HOP WTR’s sale to Constellation Brands and So Good So You’s acquisition by a private investment group – just two of several recent moves. They explore what’s fueling continued buyer activity and why non-alcoholic, functional, and better-for-you beverage brands remain especially attractive targets. Tune into the episode now. Also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. |
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