Monica Watrous

Mesquite may be best known for barbecue, but the plant also produces nutritious pods that can stand in for cocoa beans in chocolate recipes. Enter Mez Foods, a Chicago-based startup that is championing the ingredient in a line of premium tablet bars that are made with mesquite bean flour, plus illipe butter, chufa flour, pea and rice protein fermented by shiitake mycelium, sugar, carob powder and oat fiber.

When Brad Charron became the “re-founder” and CEO of ALOHA, he saw “untapped enormous potential” in the distressed brand. Seven years later, the company is a profitable, employee-owned B Corporation with more than $100 million in sales.

Flowers Foods, Inc. announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Simple Mills from company management, Vestar Capital Partners and initial angel investors for $795 million in a cash transaction. The deal is subject to customary regulatory approval and closing conditions and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2025.

$795 million acquisition , as executives outlined plans to broaden the snack and baking mix brand's distribution, accelerate new product development and amplify brand awareness during a conference call today.

If a law banning TikTok is upheld, it will disappear from app stores by Jan. 19. For existing users, the app could be prone to bugs and glitches

Misha's, Inc. is expanding its portfolio of premium dairy-free cheeses with the acquisition of Vertage for an undisclosed sum. The deal leverages Vertage's partnership with Fresh Del Monte Produce, providing access to its comprehensive logistics network and capabilities.

Monica Watrous The brand is embracing upcycling with its first product, a Fruit Crush Bar, crafted from overlooked plant parts like watermelon

Monica Watrous was the biggest new product line launched in the granola category last year, creating new eating occasions for a segment

A cohort of exhibitors from the University of Hawaii Leeward Community College's ‘Āina to Mākeke program showcased locally produced and heritage-inspired snacks and pantry staples.

Monica Watrous In a December 10 email viewed by Nosh, Chubby Snacks notified its suppliers of the decision to wind down, citing a spate of