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Diverse and Dynamic: Emerging Trends from ECRM’s Natural, Organic, and Healthy Foods Session

September 20, 2024

Nancy Trent

Discover 5 key trends, plus the brands driving innovation, from ECRM’s Natural, Organic & Healthy Foods Session.

BjornQorn & Ruby Hibiscus Collaborate on Pink Hibiscus Popcorn

November 1, 2023

Rebecca Viscomi

BjornQorn & Ruby Hibiscus collaborate to bring Pink Hibiscus flavored Popcorn to market.

Keys to Happy, Healthy Kids

From greater awareness about mental health post-pandemic to increased focus on special dietary needs, here are the trends impacting the kids’ health category.

July 20, 2023

Marissa Fox

From greater awareness about mental health post-pandemic to increased focus on special dietary needs, here are the trends impacting the kids’ health category.

Multi-colored Japanese ice cream Mochi in rice dough and Jasmine flowers on a concrete blue background.

Snacking is Getting Better For You

Discover the splendid brands upgrading our treats, as seen at ECRM’s Better for You Snack show

June 15, 2023

Nancy Trent

Many snack and candy companies are shifting towards using more natural, whole-food ingredients and avoiding artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives. Here are some of the splendid brands upgrading our treats, as seen at ECRM’s Better for you Snack show

Hershey Enters Definitive Agreement to Acquire Lily's

May 18, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Hershey, PA—The Hershey Company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Lily’s the low-sugar confectionary brand, according to a press release. Products include low-sugar dark and milk chocolate bars, baking chips, peanut butter cups, and more. The press release states that Lily’s will “add a key better-for-you confection brand...

Flavored Fruit and Nut Mixes

March 24, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Wildway has launched two new fruit & nut snack mixes in Lemon Blueberry and Mint Chocolate Chip options. These nut mixes are certified gluten-free by GFCO, are free of wheats, oats, and grains, are 100% plant-based & vegan, oil-free, dairy and soy-free, and paleo-friendly. Additionally, the product line contains no...

What's Fueling the Fresh Snacking Phenom?

August 15, 2018

Kurtcia Collazo

Millennials and iGens (aka Generation Z) are changing the snack market as they opt for more “fresh” options, according to research from Mintel. The trend has big implications for refrigerated consumer packaged-goods brands and is influencing how retail is merchandised. In the "Future of Fresh," Mintel details that younger consumers...

Biena Snacks Announces New Investors

June 13, 2017

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Boston, MA — Biena Snacks announces a group of new influential investors joining their team. Some notable members include: Darren Rovell from ESPN, Jesse Itzler co-founder of Marquis Jets, and the founder of Spanx Sara Blakely. Some additional investors are Blueberry Ventures, Centerman Capital and New Ground Ventures. "The momentum for...

Guilt-Free Snacking, Anywhere

May 22, 2017

Maxine Bogle

Whether having a fun day out or preparing for work or school, packing a healthy snack that is not only flavorful, but portable can at times be tough. With many traditional healthy treats needing to be prepared or required to be refrigerated, the additional work and weight can be quite...