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As Nosh’s resident candy connoisseur (editor’s note: that’s a self-appointed title), I was on the ground in Las Vegas this week, gobbling up all of the sweet treats and salty snacks that this year’s Sweets & Snacks (a.k.a. a real-life Candyland) had to offer – and I think I may still be on a sugar high!

Now that the show has officially concluded, I’m beginning to unpack all of the trends, new product launches and rebrands that I spotted on the show floor. 

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🤼 Foodstory Brands and UFC, the global mixed martial arts organization, debuted a new protein bar brand known as Main Event. Get the full scoop

🥩 Steakholder Foods is readying the U.S. debut of its next-generation plant-based meat alternatives, Perfecta, for later this year. Read all about it

🫙 Mr Bing debuted a new Asian BBQ Sauce lineup that features four retail SKUs and one foodservice format. Check out all the info

🧀 Kraft Natural Cheese launch its new Lactose-Free product line this week as it works to meet the dietary needs of a broader array of consumers. Read more here

We’ve rounded up the rest and the best new products making their way into the food industry this week – from sorghum tortilla chips with a tennis spin to orange cream protein bars with an affinity for fitness – and packaged them up in one place. 

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First, there was Cod. Now, there is a sequel.

David Protein is expanding its line of wild caught fish with Cod 2, a canned cod product intended to complement the flash frozen filet line it launched last year.

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Healthy, but not too healthy. 

That’s the gist of Circana’s 2025 New Product Pacesetters, which chronicles the most impactful new product launches throughout the year. 

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

1. Opopop Pops Into Walmart With Ambitions Beyond Microwave Popcorn

2. Target’s Food-Forward Focus Brings Top Line Momentum

3. Inside Bel’s Plans To Create A Healthy Snacking Powerhouse

4. Brami’s Velocities Surge 58% As VMG, Legacy Pasta Makers Buy In

5. Kettle & Fire Taps RXBAR Veteran Sam McBride as CEO

What actually gets investors to say yes in today’s CPG market? 

We revisit conversations with founders, operators and investors at Taste Radio’s NYC Meetup who share candid advice on why disciplined growth, financial transparency and strong regional traction matter far more than hype. The hosts also dive into the rise of luxury and small-format grocery and discuss Olipop’s recent refresh.

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