Food Industry News, Insights, and Education for the CPG Community

Peanut protein powder brand Scoops has secured $2 million in seed investment to support its growing Target footprint.

This week, we’re investigating the evolving nature of hiring and corporate structures as we barrel into 2027, checking out earnings reports from some of the industry’s biggest names, and getting kitted out in Grillo’s latest merch. Hey, what more could you ask for?

Greek yogurt maker Sourmilk has accused another yogurt business of stealing its packaging, website and branding. The offending startup, named Cupful, claims generative AI is to blame for the imitating visuals.

Nosh is proud to share the nominees for its “Best of 2026” Awards in Brand of the Year, Person of the Year, Best Packaging Design, Best Marketing Campaign, Rising Stars, Emerging Brands, Changemakers and Best New Products. Winners will be announced on December 4, 2026 at Nosh Live 2026.

Deoleo, parent to brands such as Bertolli, San Giorgio, Carapelli, and Carbonell, has sold to Spanish olive oil conglomerate Acesur and Dcoop for $586 million.

The list of foods and beverages eligible for purchase with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits is shrinking in four more states, as Montana, North Dakota, South Carolina and Virginia introduce new restrictions this month.

In this week’s new products roundup, Kraft Mac & Cheese experiments with limited-edition sweet and spicy flavors, Backflip gets frosty with a limited-edition cereal and Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream unwraps a line of holiday treats.

Chrissy Teigen, the bestselling cookbook author, entrepreneur and founder of modern food brand Cravings, will take the stage at Nosh Live L.A. for an exclusive live Taste Radio interview with Ray Latif, editor and producer of Taste Radio. The 25-minute conversation will take place from 11:00 to 11:25 a.m. on December 3, during the two-day event December 3–4 at the Marriott Marina del Rey.

Beyond Meat is making “measurable progress” to improve its core business as revenue stabilized over the past year and its gross margin grew to 19.3%, the highest it has been in five years said CEO Ethan Brown.

On this episode, the team discusses Oatly’s newest innovation, Mondelēz’s acquisition of Undercover Snacks and the Simply Good Foods turnaround plan.

David Protein’s protein-enhancing, low-calorie ingredient EPG might be the key to building the Medici Brands’ stable, but it isn’t the point of differentiation other brands believe it to be, at least according to the courts.

Mondelēz International is taking Joyride to court, accusing the emerging better-for-you candy brand of copying Sour Patch Kids’ packaging, candy shapes and branding to capitalize on the established confectionery brand’s popularity.

Richard Laver, the founder behind Kate Farms and Lucky Energy, is preparing to launch a new longevity supplement gummy.

Maxwell House will soon be under new management as The Kraft Heinz Company has agreed to sell its North American coffee business to One Rock Capital Partners in a proposed deal valued at $650 million. The company announced the divestment today, with the transaction expected to close in mid-2027 subject to regulatory approval. Kraft Heinz will retain a 30% non-controlling equity stake in the business.