Plus, Non-UPF enlists consumers, Kosterina's platform play, Jams review and distribution wins͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
 
 
September 21, 2026
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In today’s issueNon-UPF Verified Turns Consumer Scans Into Demand Signals • Inside Kosterina’s Bid to Become the Siete of Mediterranean Cuisine • Review: Jams Goes Bananas With Its Latest PB&J • Distribution Wins
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Flings Weighs Full Portfolio Pivot

Flings Weighs Full Portfolio Pivot
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Lukas Southard

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Innovation can bring brands into new territory, but it can also be the impetus to restructure an entire portfolio. 

This might be the case for protein snack maker Flings, which just launched Protein Crunch, a bite-sized, protein chocolate candy.

Since getting its start in toaster pastries, the three-year-old business has secured $2.3 million in capital. But even reformulations that pushed more protein and cleaner labels haven't stoked as much interest among buyers as its latest launch, according to the Flings team.

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Inside Kosterina’s Bid to Become the Siete of Mediterranean Cuisine →

 

Review: Jams Goes Bananas With Its Latest PB&J

Review: Jams Goes Bananas With Its Latest PB&J

The combination of creamy peanut butter and banana jelly really works, delivering a familiar flavor profile while maintaining the convenience and texture of a classic PB&J. Read the full review.

 

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