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Life just got a little sweeter for Final Boss Sour. 

The gaming-themed sour snacks slinger has closed a fresh $4 million funding round led by returning investor Science Inc., the initial investor in canned water powerhouse Liquid Death. The new capital comes alongside the launch of the brand’s newest innovation: Tropical VIP Sampler Box.

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Grown-up flavor meets childhood nostalgia. Melty mozzarella, cheddar, and parmesan on a fluffy gluten-free bagel with zesty tomato sauce. Loved by adults and kids alike. Perfectly poppable, totally satisfying - these Feel Good Foods® Mini Pizza Bagels will become your new freezer aisle MVP. Learn more

Traditionally slow moving and over-saturated, the spice and seasonings set is heating up with sales growing 5.8%, according to NielsenIQ. Within that flaming hot rise, Dan O’s unveiled a new line of blends known as Outlaws, made with brown sugar, sea salt and a blend of peppers. 

In this reviews roundup, we gobble Talkback Snacks’ spicy shortbreads, Utz Lemonade Potato Chips and Mooski chilled oat bars.

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

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Our latest Sweets &Snacks Expo 2025 dispatch features Olly co-founder Eric Ryan’s new functional candy brand Tandy, how “Big Candy” is navigating the war on synthetic food dyes and more.

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How do you build a globally scaled food company rooted in ancient Japanese techniques, humane animal treatment, and radical transparency – all before the age of 26? Meet Saif Khawaja, the founder and CEO of Seremoni.

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