Plus, My/Mochi acquisition, Bachan’s collabs, Target expansion and Monday moves͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
 
 
NoshMarch 09, 2026
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What’s In A Name Change? It’s Not Always ‘That Simple’

What’s In A Name Change? It’s Not Always ‘That Simple’
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It’s Skinny has dropped its diet culture nomenclature in favor of a new convenience-forward positioning as it ramps up brick-and-mortar retail expansion. 

The low-carb food company has rebranded to It’s That Simple while maintaining the same look and feel of its original packaging, which it exhibited for the first time during Natural Products Expo West.

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🍨 HI-CHEW Parent Company Acquires My/Mochi

Morinaga & Co., the holding company of global confectionery manufacturer Morinaga, Inc., has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire My/Mochi Ice Cream for an undisclosed amount.

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🍜 Bachan’s Partners With Top Ramen, SPAM

Japanese-style condiment brand Bachan’s has partnered with two legacy companies with deep roots in Asian cuisine for a pair of special releases. 

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  1. Tangy, Tart and Fermented Flavors Pop at Expo West
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  3. ‘Less Drama, Fear and Confusion’: A Look At Year One Of Wrangling UPFs
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  5. Where’s the Beef? Tallow Is Trending At Expo West
 

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