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Khloé Kardashian’s snack startup is betting the future of functional foods extends beyond protein.

The Q3 Functional Desserts report from Spate reveals growing interest in familiar favorites reimagined around protein, alternative ingredients, and evolving dietary needs. Some of the most intriguing signals are coming from unexpected combinations: high-protein brownies are up more than 400% year over year, while emerging takes on classic cheesecakes are posting triple-digit growth.

In a world where protein-maxxing seems to know no limits, Tony Davis, founder and CEO of better-for-you baked goods platform Bakeful, is betting on clean label, permissible indulgence – without added functional benefits.

This week, we’re checking out the latest samples from the BevNET canteen fridge, twirling towards innovation with Goodles, and popping off with some poppin’ booze balls. Hey, what more could you ask for?

Once Upon a Farm is raising its full-year outlook for the second consecutive quarter since going public as expanded retail distribution, innovation and stronger consumer engagement continue to fuel growth.

The impact of multiple acquisitions and divestitures, as well as changes to SNAP benefits and lingering inflation, led to a muddled outlook during Post Holdings’ third quarter earnings, released today.

Plantible has secured $35 million in funding to expand operations and “quintuple annual production” of its Rubi Protein ingredient.

In this week’s notable new products roundup, Mango Habanero jams galore, Copenhagen, Denmark-based Wasted Pasta brings its upcycled products to the U.S., and Big Spoon Roasters teams up with Burlap & Barrel. 

Beyond Meat, also known as Beyond The Plant Protein Company, posted another quarter marked by net revenue declines and lower volume of goods sold across all business segments.

WK Kellogg Co. has accelerated its plan to eliminate artificial colors from every cereal in its North American portfolio, expecting to complete the transition this year.

Protein Pints expanded into the frozen novelties category with Protein Pops. Next-generation mac-and-cheese maker Goodles continues to push the bounds of innovation within a traditionally straightforward category.

Little Spoon is embracing its mission as an “end-to-end feeding platform” by launching eight new offerings from June through August.

PRETZELIZED is tapping into the back-to-school shopping season through a limited-edition collaboration with Crayola, now available at Target and Whole Foods Market.

Although The Kraft Heinz Company saw its net sales drop 1.4% in Q2 2026 to $6.3 billion, the company beat earnings expectations and raised its sales outlook for the year.