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The right retail relationships, a strong manufacturing footprint and stable distribution network are foundational growth levers for any business. But for international food companies seeking to tap the U.S. as a growth market, those factors are even more critical. 

Morinaga & Co. believes its recent acquisition of My/Mochi provides exactly that foundation.

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Target’s food-forward push is pumping up even more protein.

Kindling Snacks brought its protein pretzels to Target stores nationwide with a new exclusive Peach Barbecue flavor and a multipack format designed for family-friendly snacking. 

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Vermont Nut Free Chocolates has expanded its better-for-you bona fides with the relaunch of one of its best-selling products – Skippers – now made with 100% plant-based colors.

• The naturally colored candy coatings are made from blackcurrant, sweet potato, spirulina, turmeric, carrot, radish and beet.

• The company is continuing this work on other candy lines as well with the goal of transitioning out of artificial colors entirely by the end of 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. Ingredion to Buy U.K. Competitor Tate & Lyle in $3.6B Deal

2. Meat Snack Makers Cash In on America’s Protein Fix

3. Where Is The Largest Market Opportunity For Plant-based Products?

4. Long Weekend Bets Freeze-Dried Soup Can Revive Stagnant Set

5. How Joyride Became Target’s Top-Selling Non-Chocolate Candy Brand

Here’s a taste of the products moving around the industry to start off your week. 

🎯 Better With Buckwheat is bringing a selection of its crisps and crackers to 801 Target stores nationwide this month as it begins to test interest in buckwheat snacks among mass consumers. Read the full story

🌱 Lark Ellen Farm launched its organic sprouted almonds, walnuts and pecans at Sprouts Farmers Market nationwide. Get all the details here

🍝 Felicia expanded distribution of its Organic Red Lentil Penne to Costco stores across the West Coast and Southwest. Learn more on Nosh

🧠 NOON WORLD is debuting its line of cognitive wellness gummies at 878 Target stores across the U.S. Read the full release

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