There are few brands outside of Old Bay with a national footprint in seafood seasonings. It's a niche space, but Merman’s Revenge is entering the conversation with a national deal at a major mass retailer.

Florida Man Flavor: The brand was initially developed as a line extension for Florida-based Glenn Food Co.’s Datilgator brand, but was immediately spun off as its own seafood-centric spice and sauce line.

That decision has paid dividends. Merman’s revenge hit $7.5 million in revenue over the last 18 months, retail expansion is flooding in and its portfolio is growing with fish fry batters and a co-branded frozen meal.

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Prest is rethinking the refrigerated hummus category with a shelf-stable powdered mix that consumers prepare at home with water and olive oil, plus optional tahini. Read our full review.

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🇨🇦 Khloud is moving outside the U.S. for the first time with retail and foodservice rollouts to stores across Canada. Read more

🍽️ Factor is expanding its brick-and-mortar presence as its heat-and-eat meals land in an integral mass retailer. Learn more

🌶️ Carbone entered a new category – Italian chili crisp – as it rolls the product out exclusively with one of its leading retail partners. Read more

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