Plus, Kettle & Fire new CEO, natural JELL-O, Bob’s Red Mill refresh, Taste Radio͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
 
 
NoshMay 19, 2026
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Stone & Skillet Pulls In $5M For English Muffin Disruption

Stone & Skillet Pulls In $5M For English Muffin Disruption
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Stone & Skillet is filling its war chest as the English muffin brand targets expansion into mass and conventional retail channels.

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✨ The News You Need ✨

📈 Kettle & Fire Taps Sam McBride as CEO

Kettle & Fire has named executive chairman and investor Sam McBride as its new CEO.

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❤️ Bob’s Red Mill Overhauls Brand Design

Bob’s Red Mill has unveiled a new brand look and feel that brings its commitment to real ingredients and homemade food to the forefront.

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🎙️ Taste Radio: How Ripi Landed Whole Foods & Target 15 Months

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Breaking into a crowded grocery category takes more than a great product – it takes a brand shoppers can’t ignore. 

In this episode, Ian Tecklin, the founder and CEO of chef-driven frozen pasta brand Ripi, explains why he made brand identity and packaging a core investment from day one and how it helped the company secure nationwide launches at Whole Foods and Target within its first 15 months. 

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