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New Zealand-based non-alcoholic (NA) beverage brand Free AF is expanding in the US in Walmart and Target stores, company Founder Lisa King told FoodNavigator-USA in a Startup Spotlight interview.

Contrary to popular belief, not all video-gamers are happy to chug energy drinks and devour junk food for fuel – rather most eSports enthusiasts want convenient, tasty snacks that will not compromise their competitive edge by compromising their health.

Contrary to popular belief, not all video-gamers are happy to chug energy drinks and devour junk food for fuel – rather most eSports enthusiasts want convenient, tasty snacks that will not compromise their competitive edge by compromising their health.

Better-for-you sweet snack brand DEUX is making 2024 “a year of retail" with its recent expansion in Sprouts, while tapping into larger permissible indulgent trends, brand Founder and CEO Sabeena Ladha shared with FoodNavigator-USA during a Startup Spotlight interview.

A husband and wife created supplement start-up Rhythm Nutrition, devoted to keeping people active as they age, after experiencing the negative healthy spiral caused by lack of exercise.

Better-for-you confection newcomer Rotten’s early distribution gains since it launched in September underscores an unmet consumer desire for candy that cuts back on sugar and artificial ingredients, but not the fun.

Better-for-you confection newcomer Rotten’s early distribution gains since it launched in September underscores an unmet consumer desire for candy that cuts back on sugar and artificial ingredients, but not the fun.

"The '24 vintage for venture capital is likely to be one of the best vintages in the past three or four decades," says Mark Yusko of Morgan Creek Capital.

Phononic and partner VIDIR team for "BOPOS", or "Buy Online Pick-up On-Site" fulfillment solution is the first of its kind and has the potential to change the way stores deliver online orders.

The company is busy settling into their new digs in Sanford. A recent $7.6 million bridge round of financing covered most of the costs for their new plant, which will also be the home to a research & development facility and the company's new headquarters.