The Checkout

The news this week was filled with brands, retailers and government agencies modernizing practices and offerings to better meet adapting consumer desires and future innovation. From a major frozen meal brand launching a line of veggie-forward food, to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) new stance on the standard of identity for dairy alternative products, here are some of the top stories you need to know.

Brands big and small, as well as investors, this week tried to find new ways to stand out from the competition and connect with a new demographic of consumers.

From legal difficulties surrounding a vegan fast casual chain’s move into retail, to big food’s fight to require refined ingredients included within GMO labeling, here is the natural food news you need to know this week.

From changes at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to companies making headlines with social media, here is the natural food news you should know this week.

From brands expanding into new categories to meal kits entering new retail channels, here is the natural food news you need to know from this week.

From Chobani’s new food tech residency program to new playbooks at major retailers, here’s what you need to know in natural food news this week.

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

This week, everyone from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to jerky brands and wellness gurus were offering consumers new ways to drop the weight and learn what’s in their food.

From restaurant chains moving into retail to CPG giants expanding beyond their core offerings, here’s your latest in natural food news.