Liz Parker Kuhn

Backed by Connect Ventures, Myna is a CPG newcomer built by Darcey Macken, an industry veteran, alongside Imane Anys, best known as Pokimane (most followed female streamer on Twitch).

This week's Fun Friday roundup features news from Hot Pockets, Green Giant, Pinkbox Doughnuts, Frito-Lay, and Newsweek. 

Luker Chocolate, B-Corp Certified Colombian B4B (business-for-business) chocolate manufacturer, announced it will be participating in the upcoming PLMA Show November 12–14 in Chicago, at booth #F2714.

All of the new snacks can be prepared in a conventional oven, toaster oven, or air fryer, and are priced around $6.68 at Walmart.

The holiday event includes hundreds of decorated trees, wreaths, and décor on display and sold for a good cause.

The Black women-powered brand is run by a mother-daughter duo committed to baking by hand using real, quality ingredients and lots of love. 

Stacy's Rise Pies, available now through Thanksgiving, aim to help drive awareness of the disparity in funding for women business owners.

The Reese's brand is adding a gooey layer of caramel to the peanut butter cup in a Big Cup format for the first time ever. 

GELITA will present first collagen solution for endurance athletes and versatile ingredient portfolio for better-for-you confectionery.

The NCSA, which will be celebrating its 125^th anniversary next year, is accepting nominations for the Candy Hall of Fame Class of 2024.