Meagan McGinnes

SnackNation said it will use the new funds to expand into new distribution channels such as hospitality and transportation and scale its direct-to-consumer business.

In a presentation last week at the Sweets and Snacks Expo in Chicago, Emily Mescher, managing director of Harris Insights, emphasized the need for manufacturers and retailers to build brand equity by innovating around evolving consumer needs and emerging shopping channels in response to shifts in brand loyalty.

Finland-based premium chocolate maker Goodio will be bringing its newest innovation, ChocOats, to the U.S. this summer.

There’s green to be had for food brands looking to cash in on the green rush — but that’s only if they can navigate the complicated and strict regulations surrounding cannabis.

The addition of Bare Snacks will further expand PepsiCo’s portfolio of healthy and better-for-you snacks.

From a supplement maker debuting a new children’s product line to brick-and-mortar grocers getting in on meal kits, here is the natural food news you need to know from this week.

From microwavable mug cakes to seaweed-infused pasta, here is the latest in natural distribution news.

A month after the fruit bar maker was hit with a lawsuit centered around its clean label branding, the company is sporting a new look that more zealously embraces the same characteristics it was sued for.

From leadership changes at Campbell’s to cookie rebrands and innovation announcements, here’s this week’s top natural food news.

From Kroger announcing a strategic alliance with UK grocery e-commerce player Ocado to Amazon Go expanding to new cities, the world of retail saw many changes this week. Here’s what it means for the shopping landscape.