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The Food Integrity Collective (FIC) unveiled the first iteration of its Non-UPF Verified standards during an exclusive webinar on Wednesday, and we put together a comprehensive breakdown of what does and doesn’t meet their marks. 

Megan Westgate, founder and CEO of the Non-GMO Project as well as the newly established Food Integrity Collective, said these standards are critical to reducing the presence of UPFs in the food supply and designed to incentivize the industry to reprioritize “naturalness” and “less processing” among their products. The full standards will be made available to the public on November 11. 

“This whole program brings visibility to the one thing that the package doesn't yet show, which is how the food was actually made,” stated Westgate.

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It’s time to reveal the finalists for the Nosh Live Pitch Slam, our business pitch competition, presented by Vdrievn. Finalists will compete during Nosh Live 2025, taking place on December 4 + 5 in L.A.

The packaged food landscape is becoming more diverse, more inclusive, and more creative than ever, and this year’s Nosh Live Pitch Slam finalists embody that shift. From founders bringing their cultural heritage to new audiences, to innovators redefining familiar categories with fresh ingredients and perspectives, these brands represent the vibrant future of food.

Learn more here about who will be pitching on the Nosh Live Stage!

In this reviews roundup, we nosh on the creatine-packed Man Cereal, a new co-branded condiment by Bitchin’ Sauce and Yellowbird, and Nex-Bar protein bars. 

We are sharing our takes on taste and texture, packaging and positioning and opportunities for improvement.

Check out this week’s review roundup on Nosh.

Want your product reviewed? Send an email to mwatrous@nosh.com.

Miyoko Schinner is working to buy back Miyoko’s Creamery, the vegan food business she founded in 2014 and led as CEO until she was ousted by her board three years ago. 

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Mid-Day Squares plans to triple the output capacity of its Montreal production facility over the next year.

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Here’s a look at leading headlines from around the food industry. Insiders get access to the full story.

1. Pizza Co-Manufacturer Urban Farmer Acquires Caulipower
2. Novak Djokovic Backs Corn-Free Popcorn Cob In $5M Seed Round
3. SupplySide Spotlights Protein Stacking, Creatine Revival and Clean Label Innovation
4. Inside the Justin’s Deal: Predicting Its Future Under Forward Consumer Partners
5. How Diaspora’s ‘Scrappy’ Growth Strategy Reeled In Padma Lakshmi

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This week on the podcast, Nosh managing editor Monica Watrous and senior reporter Lukas Southard chat about the acquisitions of Caulipower and Justin’s by private equity firms, Keurig Dr Pepper’s new $7 billion investment, and new funding for popped sorghum startup Cob.

Click here to listen to this week’s episode. Also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.