TBH (To Be Honest), New York, is a hazelnut cocoa spread with three times more protein and half the sugar of other hazelnut spreads, according to the company. The business was founded by Noah Schnapp, an actor.

TBH spread is vegan and contains no palm oil. The product is made with hazelnuts as the first ingredient, plus organic sugar and organic cocoa powder. The product is available online at snacktbh.com and in select stores in New York City and Miami.

The St. James Tea Co., Miami, processes an organic and sustainably-packaged line of ready-to-drink teas. The business offers a variety of green teas in flavors such as pineapple-mango, passionfruit-peach and blueberry-raspberry. The beverages contain 4 grams of sugar, 4 grams of carbs and 25 calories per serving.

The teas will be available online and in select retailers beginning in December.

Spudsy sources imperfect sweet potatoes to produce puffed snacks in a variety of flavors, including barbecue, vegan sour cream and onion, vegan ranch and cinnamon churro.

The company raised $3.3 million in Series A funding and plans to develop sales and marketing strategies, build out its direct-to-consumer business and expand its reach to new consumers in new channels with the investment.

MOSH (Maria Owings Shriver Health), Los Angeles, offer a line of protein bars formulated with adaptogens and nutrients linked to brain health. A percentage of sales supports Alzheimer’s research. The business was founded by Maria Shriver and her son Patrick Schwarzenegger.

Ms. Shriver and Mr. Schwarzenegger partnered with brain health experts and nutritionists to develop the protein bars, which are available in peanut butter, chocolate and peanut butter chocolate flavors. Ashwagandha, lion’s mane mushroom, collagen, medium-chain triglyceride oil, vitamins B12 and D3 and omega-3 fatty acids are among the ingredients included in the formulations.

SOMOS, Austin, Texas, manufactures a line of shelf-stable, slow cooked Mexican foods that may be used to make meals at home. The brand offers a variety of rices, beans, tortilla chips, salsas and plant-based entrees, including smoky chipotle mushrooms, cauliflower tinga and two kinds of pea-cadillo, a plant-based alternative to ground beef.

Specifically, SOMOS’ initial lineup includes Mexican brown rice and cilantro lime white rice, available for a suggested retail price of $2.99 per 8.8-oz package, and Mexican black beans and spicy refried beans, available for a suggested retail price of $3.79 per 10-oz package. The brand’s plant-based entrees are available for a suggested retail price of $5.29 per 10-oz package. 

SOMOS also offers blue and white corn tortilla chips as well as a line of salsas. The chips are available for $4.99 per 6-oz bag, and the salsas are available for $3.99 per 12-oz jar.

Sophie’s Kitchen, Inc., Las Vegas, is a processor of plant-based seafood alternatives. The company offers vegan substitutes for fish fillets, crab cakes, smoked salmon and canned tuna that are free of soy, gluten and genetically modified ingredients.

Sophie’s Kitchen has raised $5.6 million that will be used to support growth of the brand and new product development.

“We at Sophie's Kitchen believe in the same mission — to save lives and protect the planet, one meal at a time,” said Miles Woodruff, PhD, chief executive officer. “The best way to achieve this goal is to create plant-based foods craved by vegans and meat-lovers alike, while making our products accessible to consumers so they can also join our mission for change.”

Honey Mama’s, Portland, Ore., manufactures bars that feature a base of raw honey, unrefined coconut oil, cocoa and Himalayan pink salt, plus such flavor combinations as lavender and rose petals, tahini and tangerine oil, and Vietnamese cinnamon and cayenne. The products are free from refined sugar, soy, eggs, dairy, gluten and grains, and are available in more than 3,000 retail locations nationwide and online at honeymamas.com.

The company has closed a $10.3 million Series A funding round and plans to use the investment for brand building, emerging channel development and product innovation.

CHKN Not Chicken, Portland, Ore., manufactures plant-based chicken alternative made with pea protein. Featuring 20 grams of protein and 140 calories per 8-oz serving, the product may replace chicken in a range of recipes such as stir fry, rice bowls, tacos, sandwiches, salads, soups, pasta and more. The initial product line includes a traditional Naked CHKN variety, a Fiesta CHKN flavor featuring Mexican spices and citrus and a Zen flavor featuring Asian spices and ginger.

The company has raised $4.5 million in Series A funding and used the money to launch its product assortment into retailers across the United States and expand partnerships with quick-service and casual dining restaurants.

Poppi, Dallas, is a manufacturer of prebiotic soda. The beverages are formulated with apple cider vinegar, along with sparkling water, fruit and plant-based sweeteners. The beverages contain prebiotics that aid in digestion, immunity and skin health, according to the company.

At $2.49 per can, Poppi comes in a range of flavors, including watermelon, strawberry lemon, raspberry rose, orange, ginger lime, grapefruit and more. The company recently raised $13.5 million that will be used to expand distribution, scale its staff and invest in marketing.