Core Home Acquires Tochi Snacks as It Expands into Food & Beverage

Asian-inspired snack brand known for its bold flavors and innovative snacks enters its next chapter with Core Home's backing.

NEW YORK, Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Core Home announced today that it has acquired Tochi Snacks ("Tochi"), a family-founded snack brand making gourmet popcorn and crispy salmon chips inspired by Asian flavors. The acquisition closed in October 2026.

Tochi is known for its creative flavors, quality ingredients, and distinctive approach to snacking. The brand is currently sold through more than 200 wholesale accounts nationwide, including specialty grocers and independent retailers. The acquisition is part of Core Home's expansion into food and beverage.

Bringing Asian-Inspired Flavors to Familiar Snacks

Founded in 2018 by Dina Shi, a former investment banker and endurance athlete, alongside siblings Ian and Marc Seah, Tochi was created to share the flavors the founders grew up with through snacks that everyone can enjoy.

Tochi uses real ingredients and no added colors, bringing flavors inspired by Asian dishes and desserts to two familiar snack formats:

• Gourmet Popcorn: Made in small batches with large, round, non-GMO popcorn kernels popped in coconut oil, Tochi's popcorn has a crunchy exterior and a light, fluffy center. The kernels' round, mushroom-like shape allows for an even coating of flavor in every bite. Varieties include Salted Egg, Black Sesame, Milk Tea, Ube, and Matcha.
• Salmon Chips: Crispy chips made from Norwegian salmon, with 8 grams of protein and 5 grams of collagen per serving. Available in Salted Egg, Sriracha, Korean BBQ, and Thai Lime & Herb.

Tochi was also named a finalist in the NEXTY Awards, which recognizes innovation in natural products.

Building on Tochi's Success

Tochi will remain a distinct brand under Core Home, with its existing popcorn and salmon chip lines. Core Home will provide resources, operational support, and access to its retail relationships to help Tochi expand distribution and support future growth.

"Tochi has proven that flavors rooted in Asian heritage belong in the mainstream snack aisle, not just the international one," said Rick Wang, Head of Operations at Tochi Snacks. "Dina, Ian, and Marc built something people genuinely love. As part of Core Home, we can build on that foundation while staying true to what makes the brand special."

"What attracted us to Tochi was its combination of differentiated products, proven retail traction, and strong business fundamentals - exactly the qualities we look for as we build a diverse portfolio of better-for-you food and beverage brands," said Diana Ark Chen, Head of Food & Beverage, New Ventures at Core Home. "We're excited to build on what the founders have created with opportunities to reach more consumers through expanded retail distribution and new channels."

Tochi will exhibit at Natural Products Expo West, March 3–5, 2027, in Anaheim, California. Retailers and industry partners can visit Booth #238 to meet the team and sample its products.

For more information, visit tochisnacks.com.

About Tochi Snacks

Founded in 2018, Tochi Snacks is a family-founded snack brand celebrating the mosaic of culture through flavor. Tochi makes gourmet popcorn and crispy salmon chips inspired by iconic Asian dishes and desserts, using real ingredients and no added colors. Tochi is part of Core Home.

Learn more at tochisnacks.com or follow @tochisnacks on Instagram.

About Core Home

Founded in 2009, Core Home is a New York–based consumer products company known for its design-driven, innovative, and trend-forward approach. With a portfolio of more than 20 brands spanning housewares, toys and games, pet essentials, health and beauty, and food and beverage, Core Home combines product development expertise with established sourcing, logistics, and retail relationships to bring fresh, functional products to consumers worldwide.

Learn more at corehome.com and corehome.com/newventures.

SOURCE Core Home